THE USA

THE USA

The United States Of America is a very beautiful and important country. A lot of famous people live in the USA (actors, tik tokers, dancers, gymnasts, singers). America is one of the major summer destinations, it is divided into many states, its capital is Washington. Its most famous sports are American football, basketball, baseball and ice hockey.

THE CAPITAL OF THE USA

Washington is the capital of the USA. It is situated in an independent area on the east coast of the Potomac River, named district of Columbia, after Christopher Columbus. Washington has been described as the most beautiful capital city in the world and the most American city.

THE FLAG OF THE USA

The American flag was drawn by a boy attending high school, it is made up of thirteen red and white horizontal stripes and a dial located at the top left where fifty stars are depicted to represent the fifty confederation states; the last star was added in 1960 with the entry of Hawaii.

THE LANGUAGE OF THE USA

The language of America is English but it has some differences in pronunciation and writing with British English. Many other languages are also spoken.

THE CURRENCY OF THE USA

The currency of United States is the American dollar; Dollar notes have a symbol, that is the figure of President Washington, and they are green.

THE TYPICAL FOOD OF THE USA

Typical foods are:

• Apple Pie

• Hamburgers

• Clam Chowder

• Bagel and Lox

• Deep-Dish Pizza

• Drop Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

• Texas Barbecue

• Hominy Grits

Apple Pie is a kind of cake whose main filling ingredient is apple. Occasionally it can be served with whipped cream or ice cream, or cheddar cheese.

A Hamburger is a sandwich consisting of one or more cooked meatballs of minced meat, usually beef, arranged inside a sandwich. The hamburger can be fried or grilled over a flame.

The Clam Chowder is one of many fish soups that contain clams and broth. In addition to clams common ingredients include diced potatoes, onions and celery.

The Bagel Lox is the most famous sandwich in New York city.

The deep-dish Pizza is a variant of pizza born in Chicago. It is a dough with very high and buttery edges that is filled with cheese, tomato sauce and sausage and then cooked in a pan.

The Drop Biscuit and Sausage Gravy delectable textured drop biscuits and a beautiful sausage gravy to go over the top. Cowboys love it.

The Texas Barbecue is a device practiced by many top barbecue teams for the preparation of the pulled pork and brisket ribs. First they smoke the meat for a few hours then wrap it in a sheet from the aluminum foil and cook again.

The Hominy Grits is the result of cereal grinding. It usually refers to corn which is one of important starch sources in the human food industry.

THE TYPICAL ANIMALS OF THE USA

The typical American animals are:

1. white-nose coati

2. shining quetzal

3. eyelash viper

4. poison dart frog

5. scarlet macaw

MUSIC OF THE USA

The most listened songs in America are:

• A Horse With No Name.

• Survival.

• You Can Do Magic.

• Ventura Highway.

• America

• All My Life.

• I Need You.

• Tin Man.

THE FESTIVITIES IN THE USA

• Presidents' Day: 17th February.

• Independence Day: 4th July.

• Columbus Day: 12 October

THE SYMBOLS OF THE USA

The symbol of the USA is the eagle.

Sharon M.