50+ Interesting facts about USA

50+ Interesting facts about USA

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   50+ Interesting facts about USA

Map of United States

   Geographical facts of USA

1. USA is located in Continent North America.
2. USA is the third largest country in the world covering 6.142% of total landmass of the world.
3. USA shares its border with Canada- in the North and Mexico-in the south.
4. USA is the third most populated country in the world with the population of 324,459,463 in July 2017.
5. There are 50 States in USA. Alaska is the largest State and Rhode island is the smallest state of USA.
6. Washington D.C. is the capital of USA.
7. Alaska is the largest State and Rhode Island is the smallest state of United States. The US purchased Alaska from Russia in $7.2 million at 1867.
8. Denali is the highest mountain of USA with the height of 6,190 m.
9. Pokomoke is the deepest river in USA. It is 6000 feet deep.
10. Missouri is the longest river in USA with extension of 2,202 miles.
11. Lake superior is the largest Fresh water lake of Unites states by surface Area of 31,700 sq. miles(82,103 sq. km.)Crater Lake is the deepest lake in Unites states. Its depth is 1,949 feet(549 meters).

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                                                      Flag of United States

1. There are 13  stripes(7 red and 6 white) in the flag of USA represents 13 former colonies. The white color used in the flag signifies purity and innocence, and the red color signifies hardiness and valour.
   "The star is a symbol of the heavens and the divine goal to which man has aspired from time immemorial; the stripe is symbolic of the rays of light emanating from the sun."
2. The national Flag of United States was designed by a high school student of 17-years in 1958 as the school project. 
3. The United States of America is Commonly known as "United States", US, USA and sometimes America.
4. The first United States Census was taken in 1790.
5. The Bald Eagle is National animal and The Bison is National mammal  of Unites States.
6. Red, White and Blue are the national color of United States.
7. "The Star Spangled Banner" is the national Anthem of United States.
8. The Constitution of United States was written in 1787.
9. Three Branches of Government are The Legislative Branch, The Judicial Branch and The executive Branch.
10. The most language spoken in United States is English, followed by Spanish.

1. Mount Rushmore Monument of USA shows the hear of four former president of United States namely George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
2. An Abolitionist was a person who wanted to end slavery in United States.
3. George Washington was the first president in United States.
4. Barack Obama was the first Black President in the United States elected in 2008. He was re-elected as US President in 2012.
5. The Civil war was fought from 1861 to 1865.
6. The British defeats at Yorktown,Virginia by George Washington's troops signaled the end of the American Revolution.
7. Neil Armstrong-an American, was the first person in the world to walk on the moon in 1969.
8. The USA has the highest number of entrepreneurs in the world.

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1. There are over 310 Religions and Denominations are in United States. Christianity is the largest religion in the United States.  
2. There are 350 languages are spoken in United States.English is the most common language in America. Besides English, Spanish is most common Language.
3. Denim Jeans, cowboy hats, flannel shirts are the traditional dress of America.
4. According to the report of Child trends, In 2016, 40% of birth in US are caused from unmarried women.
5. According to the report of CDC, Every day, about 2000 people younger than 18 years smoke their first cigarette and over 300 people younger than 18 years become daily cigarette smoker.
6. In US, there are more single people than married ones.
7. There are 100 divorces every hour in USA.
8. 4% of women of US are pregnant right now.

1. Baseball in the national game of America.
2. American Football is the most popular sport in United States.  Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Tennis, Golf, Hockey, auto Racing etc are also the popular sport of United States.
3. From 1896 to 2018, America won 2,827 medals including 1,127 Gold, 907 Silver, 793 Bronze. John Baxter Taylor jr. was first American to win an Olympic Gold Medal.

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1. The American Bison is the national animal of America. Bald eagle is used as the national symbol of USA.
2. There are 428 species of mammals, 784 species of Birds, 311 species of Reptiles are found in America.American Bison, Black-tailed jackrabbit, Plains coyote, muskrat, opossum, white-tailed deer etc are the animals only found in America.
3. The world's largest single-stem tree is located in California, United States. It is 275 feet tall.
4. There are two pets for every 3 people in US.

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1. According to the report of  food and Agriculture organization, The Americans are the top list of biggest eaters with an average of 3600 calorie a day.
2. Hamburger is considered as the national dish of United States.
3. Clam chowder, Bagels, Lox, Biscuit, Chicago-s..pizza etc are the popular foods of America.
4. Americans consume 3 billion pizza per year.
5. Bananas are the most popular fruit in USA.

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1. At the age of 17-23 less than 28% of Americans are qualifies for military service, that's only about 1-in-4.
2. The Pentagon is the Largest low-rise office building in the world with an area of 11.74 hectares. It was built in only 16 months. Today, The Pentagon houses offices are for the United States Air force, Marine Corps, Navy, Army and the office of the secretary of defense.
3. The US is the largest producer of of nuclear power in the world.
4. The first Nuclear weapons were developed in US. The nuclear Bomb was used in Hiroshima and Nagasaki-the Japanese city. It was used near the end of world war ll.
5. The Afghan war was the longest war in the US History.
6. The United States Air Force is the largest air force in the world.
7. There are 5 branches in US Armed force including: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and  Navy. The short description of Branches of  US Armed Force are:
8. Air force: The part of the country military organization that is concerned with fighting in Air.
9. Army: The part of a country military organization with a large number of people or thing equipped for fighting on Land.
10. Coast Guard: A military service under the department of Transportation employed in peacetime enforces maritime laws, saves life and property at sea.
11. Marine Corps: A part of the US Military Forces that consists of soldiers who operate on the land and on sea.
12.  Navy: The branch of the armed service which conduct military operation at Sea, a dark blue color.

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1. According to the statistics of NHANES 2016, 39.7 percent of  adults are obese.
2. SCORE Report shows that; Women are slightly more likely to start a Business than men. 
3. Harvard University is the first university of Unites States. It is founded in 1636.
4. United States has the highest divorce rate in the world.
5. Report shows that, if you have US$10 in your pocket then you are wealthier than 25% of Americans if you have no debt.
6. The US consume the most petroleum in the world. US uses 18% of the world energy.
7. The United States has the largest coal reserve in the world.
8. Approximately, 85 percent of Americans use Internet.
9. Hollywood Bowl is the world largest natural outdoor amphitheater is located in United States. It was built in 1926, by a group of Los Angeles Architects.
10. Rockville Bridge is the longest arch bridge in the world. It was built between April 1900 to March 1902  by the Pennsylvania Railroad. it's total length is 3,820 feet(1,160 meter).
11. Internet was invented in United States.
12. Unites States has the biggest economy in the world.
13. United States is the home of greatest musical artist of all time.
14. The USA has the best passport in the world.
15. The US is the world largest consumer of Cocaine.
16. According to the report of center for disease control and Prevention, every 735,000 people have Heart attack every year. The death of 1 in every 4 is caused due to Heart attack.
17. Every day, at least 28 people are died as a result of drunk driving crashes. In 2010, 10,288 people are died due to drunk driving which shows 1 person death in every 52 minutes and 345,000 were injured.
18. According to the report of WPB, The US has the highest numbers of prisoners in the world. There are 2,121,600 peoples are in Prison till 2018.
19. The average US citizens stay at their job for at least 4.4 Years.
20. In US, 60,000 plastic bags are used in every 5 seconds.
21. About half of the credit card fraud are happen in USA in the world.
22. There are more TV in USA than people in UK.
23. GPS is owned and controlled by the US government.
24. General Facts

Total Area 9,833,517 sq.km. Demonym American Capital city Washington D.C. Largest city New York city Total Population(in 2017) 32.57 Crores Official language No official language but English and Spanish are most spoken Language Currency United States Dollar(USD) -$ Borders Canada and Mexico President Donald Trump Birth Rate(2016) 1.80 per woman Death Rate 8.2/1000 (2017) Sex Ratio 97.9 males/100 females (2015) National symbol Bald Eagle National colors Red, White & Blue National Anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner” Life expectancy 78.69 years(2016) Internet Country code .us Calling Code/Prefix +1 Drivers on the Right National Day 4th July(Independence  day)  Government: Federal Presidential  Constitutional Republic

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