2. Size
The U.S. is
9,631,418 sq km.
About 2.5 times
larger than
Western Europe.
The population is
around 312
million people.
3. Independence Day
The U.S. won it’s
independence on
July 4th, 1776
from Britain.
We celebrate this
day with parades,
BBQs, and
fireworks.
4. National Anthem
Our national anthem is “The
Star Spangled Banner”
It was written by Francis Scott
Key.
Lyrics:
Oh, say can you see by the QuickTime™ and a
dawn's early light decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
What so proudly we hailed
at the twilight's last
gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and
bright stars thru the
perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we
watched were so gallantly
streaming?
And the rocket's red glare,
the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the
night that our flag was still
there.
6. Presidents
The 1st president
was George
Washington.
His face is on the
one dollar bill and
the quarter.
The 44th president is
Barack Obama.
He is the first
African-American
president.
7. Flag
The 50 stars
represent the 50
states.
The 13 stripes
represent the 13
original colonies.
Red- bravery
White- purity
Blue- perseverance
11. States
The U.S. is made up
of 50 states.
Delaware was the
first state.
Hawaii was the last
state.
The largest state is
Alaska.
The smallest state is
Rhode Island.
39. Top 10 Male Singers 2011
Chris Brown Enrique Iglesias
40. Top 10 Male Singers 2011
David Guetta Tinie Tempah
41. US Top 10 Singles 2011
“Firework” Katy Perry
“Stereo Hearts” Gym Class Heros
“Moves Like Jagger” Maroon 5
“Pumped Up Kicks” Foster the People
“Give Me Everything” Pitbull
“Born This Way” Lady Gaga
“Party Rock Anthem” LMFAO
“We Found Love” Rihanna
“Super Bass” Nicki Minaj
“Rolling in the Deep” Adele
42. AMAs 2011
Favorite Duo or Group: Maroon 5
Favorite New Artist: Hot Chelle Rae
Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
Favorite Country Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Country Band: Lady Antebellum
Favorite Hip Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Favorite Latin Artist: Jennifer Lopez
Favorite Soul/R&B Artist: Beyonce
Favorite Pop/Rock Artist: Bruno Mars
Special Award (for becoming the first woman ever to
have five #1 singles from one album): Katy Perry
Editor's Notes
White sand, turqouise beaches, and 80 degree weather year round
leafy drives, wineries and plenty of farm-to-table foodie options
River walkways, findlay outdoor market, historic victorian and italanate architechture, national underground railway freedom center
geologic, archeological wonderland17-mile loop or by Navajo-led walks – pop into one of Utah’s national parks, see Colorado’s Mesa Verde’s abandoned cliff dwellings on self-guided walks, then straddle all four states at once
Culebra is great for beach-hopping, snorkeling or hikes in a wildlife refuge
owns that ooze century-old ambience, Jamestown’s historic train, a tiny gold town called Volcano (with no volcano), wineries caves, gold-panning spots
Locals live with a mad crush on the outdoors, and adventure can be found at every turn. Main roads are filled with cyclists, except for the bustling ped-only Pearl St Mall lined with shops and great eateries and brewpubs
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Kealakekua Bay snorkeling, hikes into caves and waterfalls along the lava field at Hilina Pai, or just bumming on the island’s best beach at Hapuna.
incredible art offerings at places like the Art Institute and Millennium Park, some of the country’s best restaurants and world-class festivals like Lollapalooza and Taste of Chicago
The world’s first national park – turning 140 next yearwhen waterfalls turn to curtains of ice, geysers shoot higher and boiling rivers billow with steam. You can get about by ski shuttles, snowshoe (rangers lead free tours) or – best yet – cross-country skis, as hiking trails of all levels transform into some of the country’s best trails.
