2. Political divisions

3. Musical industry

4. Science

5. Car industry

6. American cinema

7. Tourism in America

1.The United States of America is located on the mainland of the North America from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean and from Canada to Mexico. It occupies an area of more than nine

and a half million square kilometers. And in addition to the name of the country called the United States - America.

The United States is a federal union of fifty states. The original thirteen states were the successors of the

thirteen colonies that rebelled against British rule

One set of exceptions includes Vermont, Texas, and Hawaii: each was an

independent republic before joining the union.

America is the home of many trends in contemporary music. Rap and hip-hop, jazz, blues, country and swing, rock 'n'

roll in its various forms - all this appeared in America.

Works of the American musicians like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan forever entered the

history of world music.

Science in the United States is one of the key sectors of the country. Today, the United States is the world's scientific leader with an absolute advantage in the number of Nobel laureates. As of 2012, the citizens of the United States was awarded the 331 Nobel Prizes.

American cars are not just a symbol of the United States for

over a hundred years. With American auto industrialists like

Henry Ford cars American brands can be found almost anywhere in

the world.

Cars like the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Hummer,

Cadillac Eldorado have become iconic for millions of car

enthusiasts around the world.

American cinema is one of the most productive and the most

high budget in the world.

The term "film" to many movie fans for a long time is strongly associated with the products issued by Hollywood and popular American actors. "Oscar" is considered one of the most prestigious in the cinematic world.

Tourism is one of the main components of the American economy. Every year tens of millions of people in different countries visit the United States:

just to admire the beauty of the local countryside or relax on the beautiful beaches of Florida

to see the world-famousStatue of Liberty on the full off at night clubs in Los Angeles or New York, or

to put a few dollars on a roulette in Las Vegas, or just to give your children a few unforgettable days in Disneyland.

Christmas is the most colourful and important holiday for Americans! Most Americans celebrate Christmas on the

night of December 24 to 25.

Religious celebration begins with a midnight mass. Many churches hold Christmas services

by candlelight or midnight.

It is in the "Christmas season" streets and houses begin to decorate with coloured lights,

opening rollers and allocate space for shopping.

Preparations for the Christmas holidays have become a real industry. Very profitable way. For many Americans, Christmas shopping -

one of the most important lessons of December.

If you go to the United States at this time, you will feel that covered the pre fever:

the children make a list of gifts, parents scurrying to the shops in

search of gifts, excitedly discussing plans for Christmas and the festive

menu.

Beef, goose, ham and turkey, especially popular on the holiday table, but from the drink - whiskey, brandy, rum punch, etc.