Location

The United States is located in North America. It is bordered by Canada to

the north and Mexico to the south. The country also includes the state of
Alaska in the northwest and the island state of Hawaii in the mid-Pacific
Ocean12.

Oceans Around the USA

The USA is bordered by three major oceans:

 Pacific Ocean to the west

 Atlantic Ocean to the east
 Arctic Ocean to the north (touching Alaska)34

Neighboring Countries
The United States shares land borders with:

 Canada to the north

 Mexico to the south56

Longest River
The longest river in the United States is the Missouri River, which flows
for over 2,500 miles from its source in the Rocky Mountains of Montana to
its confluence with the Mississippi River in Missouri 7

WELCOME TO OUR TOUR ARUND THE USA Did you know that: Hip-hop started in the USA. It began in
New York City in the 1970s. The USA has the biggest music festival. Summerfest in Milwaukee has
about 800,000 people every year. The USA has the most Grammy Awards. These are very important
music awards. The Super Bowl is the most-watched TV event in the USA. Over 100 million people
watch it every year. Basketball was invented in the USA. It was created by Dr. James Naismith in
1891. The NBA is a very popular basketball league The Internet started in the USA. It was made by
the U.S. government in the 1960s. Alaska has the longest coast. It is longer than all the other states’
coasts together. The USA has the biggest marathon. The New York City Marathon has over 50,000
runners every year. New York City was the first capital. It was the capital from 1785 to 1790

MAIN INFO Population President The USA has about 331 million people. The current president: we
will see. Capital City The capital city is Washington, D.C. Largest City: by population is New York City.
States The USA is made up of 50 states, The two states that are not part of the continental United
States are Alaska and Hawaii. Alaska is located in the northwest part of North America, separated
from the contiguous United States by Canada. Hawaii is an island state located in the central Pacific
Ocean, about 2,500 miles from the mainland USA Largest State: The largest state in the USA is Alaska.
Longest River: The largest river is the Missouri River Largest Lake: The largest lake in the USA is Lake
Superior

NYC - CHOOSE AND REMEMBER 3 Nickname “Big Apple”: New York City is often called the “Big
Apple.” This nickname became popular in the 1920s because of horse racing prizes and was later
used to attract tourists. Huge Subway System: NYC has the biggest subway system in the world with
472 stations. It’s a fast and easy way to get around the city. Central Park Adventures: Central Park is
enormous and has a zoo, a castle, and even a theater. It’s a perfect spot for relaxing and having fun.
Statue of Liberty: The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France in 1886. It stands on Liberty Island and
is a symbol of freedom and welcome. Empire State Building: This famous skyscraper gets hit by
lightning about 23 times a year! You can visit the top for amazing views of the city. Times Square
Excitement: Times Square is known for its bright lights and huge screens. It’s one of the busiest
places in the world, especially on New Year’s Eve when a big ball drops to celebrate the new year.
First Pizzeria: The first pizzeria in the USA opened in NYC in 1905. New Yorkstyle pizza is famous for
its large, thin slices that you can fold and eat on the go. WTC: On September 11, 2001, terrorists
crashed planes into the World Trade Center in New York City, making the towers fall; amazingly, a
hijacker’s passport was found on the ground after the attack. Madison Square Garden is super cool! It
has a special ceiling that makes concerts sound amazing. Plus, there’s a hidden ice rink under the
basketball court, so they can switch from basketball to hockey in no time

STATUE OF LIBERTY She has come to symbolize freedom and opportunity for immigrants arriving by
sea seeking new opportunity, and is a triumphant symbol of American identity for those at home.
The statue represents a Roman Goddess The statue's name derives from the Goddess it represents;
Libertas, a Roman deity personifying freedom. Libertas appears on Roman coins from the period of
Julius Caesar's assassination, supporting the Republic. The crown's spikes represent the oceans and
continents The statue's crown bears seven spikes, symbolizing the seven oceans and seven
continents of the world, and emphasizing her message of welcome, inclusiveness, and freedom. Lady
Liberty is struck by lightning 600 times every year Standing proud, exposed to the elements, the
statue has to withstand around 600 lightning bolts every year and, in high winds, the torch can sway
by about 5 inches side-to-side! Gustave Eiffel helped to build it Edouard de Laboulaye was the man
who dreamt the statue up, and sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi designed it, but the integral
metal framework was made by the same man who built the Eiffel Tower!

AMERICAN SYMBOLS American flag: Stripes: There are 13 stripes, representing the original 13
colonies. Stars: There are 50 stars, one for each state in the United States. Colors: Red: Symbolizes
bravery and valour. White: Represents purity and innocence. Blue: Stands for perseverance, and
justice. Bald Eagle: It was chosen because it is strong and looks impressive. Benjamin Franklin
thought the turkey would be a better national bird. He believed the turkey was more respectable It
stands for freedom and bravery. It shows the important values of the United States.

The Grand Canyon is a massive and colorful canyon located in northwestern Arizona, USA

The Grand Canyon is really huge! It is very long and wide, and it is also very deep. It is as wide as from
Karviná to Ostrava at its widest point, and it is also as long as from Karviná to Prague

The rocks in the Grand Canyon are very old. Some of them are almost two billion years old. They help
scientists learn about the Earth’s past

Horseshoe Bend is a famous, horseshoe-shaped curve in the Colorado River, located near the Grand
Canyon in Arizona - look at the picture

The Grand Canyon was made by the Colorado River. The river slowly cut through the rock over
millions of years to create the canyon

Las Vegas has informally earned the nickname of “Sin City.”

Las Vegas is considered the brightest spot on Earth, due to the concentration of lights on its hotels
and casinos
Las Vegas was built in 1905 as a city in the desert after a railroad was made. It grew quickly because
of gambling and the Hoover Dam.

Wedding Capital: Las Vegas is a popular place to get married, with around 300 weddings happening
every day

Migration of Tarantulas: Every fall, thousands of male tarantulas migrate in search of mates9. This
migration can be seen in places like the Valley of Fire State Park near Las Vegas

Washington, D.C. is named after both George Washington (Washington) and Christopher Columbus
(D.C.- District of Columbia)

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., honorus President Abraham Lincoln. It has a big statue of
him sitting and his famous speeches are written on the walls.

On top of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, is a statue called the Statue of Freedom. It is of a
woman wearing a headdress in the shape of an eagle ' s head.

The Washington Monument is an obelisk in Washington, D.C., built to honour George Washington,
the first president of the United States

Cherry Blossom Festival: Every spring, Washington, D.C., hosts the National Cherry Blossom Festival,
celebrating the 3,000 cherry trees gifted by Japan in 19121.

Golden Gate Bridge: It is one of the most photographed bridges in the world The bridge’s two main
cables are so long that they could wrap around the Earth more than three times if laid end-to-end
The Golden Gate Bridge connects the city of San Francisco to Marin County in California. It is about
2.7 kilometres long San Francisco: San Francisco is famous for its fog, which locals call "Karl the Fog"
The city is home to the oldest Chinatown in North America Alcatraz: Alcatraz Island was originally a
military fort before becoming a federal prison The prison was known for its strict rules and harsh
conditions, making it very difficult for prisoners to escape

INFLUENTIAL AMERICANS THROUGHOUT HISTORY

George Washington - he was the first President of the United States and led the country to
independence

Martin Luther King Jr. - he led the civil rights movement, advocating for equality and justice through
nonviolent protest

Susan B. Anthony - she played a key role in the women’s suffrage movement, helping women gain
the right to vote

Steve Jobs –

co-founded Apple choice Inc., revolutionizing technology with products like the iPhone and iPad.