United States of America (USA): The
Land of Opportunity
Today, millions of people throughout the world, especially youth dream to
make their living in this land of opportunity-"The
world's greatest economic power"
The USA has transformed itself from a pioneer colonial economy into an
exporter of industrial goods. The US has entered its 3rd
century of independence as the world's richest and most powerful nation.
The sheer magnitude of this country embraces almost every kind of climate
and terrain that the planet has to offer.
Known as the most communicative people on the earth, the Americans are
brilliant in the application of techniques for mastering-the land, sea,
water and machines. The USA is always a nation of
gifted thinkers and inventors who have achieved technical triumphs
of the millennium.
Information
Highlights |
Capital |
Washington D.C. |
Government |
Federal Republic |
Head of Government |
President |
Area(approx) |
37,17,796 sq. miles |
Currency |
US
$=100 cents |
Religion |
Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jewish |
Languages |
English |
Climate |
Mainly temperate,
variations include sub-tropical in the South to Mediterranean type in
California to hot summers and cold winter in the North. |
US Embassy in India |
Embassy of the United States of America
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021
Tel: 91-11-4198000
Fax: 91-11-4190017 |
Indian Embassy in US |
Embassy of India
Consular Wing
2536 Massachusetts Avenue,
NW Washington, DC 20008
Tel: (202) 939-9806/7000/7029/7031
Fax: (202) 797-4693
E-Mail:
liteyear@erols.com
URL:
http://www.indianembassy.org/
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Amazing Facts |
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The construction of the Statue of
Liberty began in 1875 in France and was completed in June 1884.
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The Grand Canyon was formed
about 5 million years ago. Some of the rocks exposed at its bottom may
be 2 billion years old.
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Hundreds of artisans worked for 8 years
to create the Iwo Jima Monument.
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Don't Miss This |
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The Statue of Liberty stands
tall and elegant in the New York city.
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The Iwo Jima Monument in
Arlington National Cemetry is a remembrance of those who lost their
lives in World War II.
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The Grand Canyon is a famous
tourist attraction.
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The Silicon Valley is another
major landmark of Technology in the US.
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