The United States include a total of 50 states. The United States of America, which means in English United States of America, and thus the abbreviation U.S. states comprise about 40 percent of North America. Size as the U.S. is the third largest country in the world. From original thirteen English colonies, which declared independence from Britain in 1776, sprang from the United States. The United States won over the centuries, great geopolitical power, which, for example, in the two world wars clearly showed. At the end of the 20th Century were the United States of America as the only superpower on earth. There is no official language is not in the U.S., but largely spoken English, besides regional and Spanish.

Since arriving in the United States from the beginning, many immigrants, the culture is therefore starting from a very diverse. From 1930 to begin to crystallize a unified popular culture, which has since then developed steadily. A very interesting cultural direction offered by African slaves. However, the exercise was strictly prohibited to them, but this was done in secret anyway. Was able to keep certain parts and get passed. The cultural turning point came in the 20th Century. American artist suggested a new direction, and so broke away from old models and ideals. Thus rejuvenated the music to dance the way American history took place in theaters and the film industry grew in influence. When writing about the culture of the United States, so must the culture of the aborigines and the resulting Indian tribes are included. The so-called indigenous culture evolved over time. Dominating here are mainly environmental issues, violence, poverty, and spirituality.

If you take a trip to the United States should in any case the capital Washington DC . See There you can visit the famous White House or view, where the President of the United States resides. If you like it originally, and wild, should a trip on Route 66 not to be missed. Here the southwestern United States shows its best side. Florida is also worth a visit. For a beautiful white sand beaches invite you to sunbathe extensively, on the other Disney World offers plenty of fun and adventure. Conversely, those who love the winter, which should consider a trip to Alaska. There you'll find plenty of snow and winter fun. This wild and original country boasts mountains, plains, glaciers, forests and its wildlife. Just the thing for nature lovers.

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