The document provides an overview of several famous landmarks and sites across the United States, including the Statue of Liberty, the White House, Washington D.C. monuments, Las Vegas Strip attractions, Philadelphia independence sites, Niagara Falls, Denali National Park, Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Canyon, Walt Disney World, and the National Air and Space Museum. It describes these places as iconic symbols of American history and culture that attract visitors from around the world.
4. With the Statue of Liberty as a national icon, the United States is
widely known as the Land of Liberty. For the past few centuries,
people from all over the world have come to the US, drawn by the
nation’s prosperity and democracy, seeking a better way of life.
6. THE WHITE HOUSE • `The President`s Palace`
got its name in 1901
• It was the biggest house in
the USA until the Civil War
• Has been the residence of
every US president since
1800
7. Washington DC
A cosmopolitan city that is
home to many diverse
cultures, Washington is
widely known by its many
iconic landmarks like the
White House, Capitol
Building, the Washington
Monument and the Lincoln
Memorial. Many of these
monuments are all located
within the beautifully
landscaped parkland known
as the National Mall
8. LAS VEGAS
Springing up from the
desert in southeastern
Nevada, Las Vegas is a
major US city world
renowned for its casinos,
luxury hotels, comedy acts,
musical productions and
extravagant shows. Most of
the city’s main attractions
are all concentrated within
the area commonly referred
to as the “Strip.” In addition
to gambling, show girls and
lavish performances, Las
Vegas offers plenty more to
suit people of all ages and
interests.
9. Often regarded as the
“Birthplace of
America,”
Philadelphia is known
as the city in which
the country’s
founding fathers
signed the 1776
Declaration of
Independence and the
US Constitution.
Commonly referred to
by locals as “Philly,”
Philadelphia is major
US city in
southeastern
Pennsylvania and
home to the iconic
Liberty Bell and the
Philly cheesesteak
sandwich.
10. NIAGARA FALLS
The Niagara Falls are
renowned both for their
beauty and as a valuable
source of hydroelectric
power
11. A vast area of spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife and outdoor
adventures, Denali National Park is a paradise for nature lovers and
outdoor enthusiasts. Home to Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest
peak, this US national park is located in the Alaska Interior among
the jagged mountains of the Alaska Range.
12. Yellowstone
National Park was
the world’s first
national park, set
aside in 1872 to
preserve the vast
number of
geysers and hot
springs, as well
as to protect the
incredible wildlife
and rugged
beauty of the
area. The most
famous geyser in
the park is Old
Faithful Geyser
which erupts
every 91 minutes.
13. • one of the most remarkable natural wonders
• Located in the state of Arizona, USA
• it is one of the deepest gorges on Earth
14. Parents and adults enjoy all that Walt Disney World offers. The resort has four
theme parks, two water parks, 27 themed resort hotels, a nine-hole walking golf
course for kids, two themed miniature golf courses, 27 themed resort hotels and
a camping area. You’ll quickly realize why it is considered the most magical
place on earth once you began exploring the imaginative world of Walt Disney.
15. At the museum in Washington, DC, you’ll find thousands of objects. Among the most
significant is the 1903 Wright Flyer, Lindbergh’s so-called “Spirit of St. Louis,” the Apollo
11 Command Module Columbia, Amelia Earhart's bright red Lockheed 5B Vega and a
lunar rock that can be touched by visitors. This museum also features an IMAX Theater,
a planetarium and public observatory so you can be a daytime astronomer.
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AUTHOR
BILJANA AMIDOVIĆ
HIGH SCHOOL STOJAN CEROVIĆ
NIKŠIĆ
