A brief introduction of USA..It covers the geographical, political economic, cultural and military dimensions of USA government and its society.

1. Subject: US History -
By: Imran Zahoor
M. Phil-International Relations
M.A Political Science
M.A Diplomacy and Strategic Studies
Diploma in US History
imranzahoor17@gmail.com
Lahore, Pakistan
0092-3214800309
Lecturer at Lahore School of Management
Introduction-The United
States of America

2. Lecture Outline
1. Geography
2. Natural Resources
3. Natural Hazards
4. Largest States by Area
5. Largest States by Population
6. Largest cities
7. Government
8. Economy
9. Top Ten American Multinational
10. Cultural of USA
11. Bad Habits of Americans
12. Secrets of Super Power
13. Major challenges of USA at Global level
14. Military Muscles of USA
15. Amazing Facts of USA

3. Geography
• The USA-
– 3rd largest country in size
– 3rd largest in terms of population.
• Located in North America and is
bordered on the
– west by the Pacific Ocean
– east by the Atlantic Ocean.
• Neighbours:
– Canada in North
• 8,893 km
– Mexico in South
• 3,327 km

4. Geography
• Area:
9,826,675 km2(3,794,100
sq mi)
• Population:31.88 million
• Birth Rate:0.77%
• Land:93.24%
• Water:6.76%Coastline
19,920 km (12,380 mi)
• Highest point: Denali
6,190.5 m (20,310 ft)

5. Geography
• Lowest point: Bad water Basin
−85 m (−279 ft)
• Longest river :Missouri River
(3,734km..4th in world ranking)
3,767 km (2,341 mi)
• Largest lake: Lake Superior
58,000 km2 (22,394 sq mi)
• Languages: English, Spanish (no
official national language)
Lake Placid in New York

6. Map of USA

7. Map of USA

8. Denali Highest Point of USA

9. Lowest Point of the USA
Near Death Valley in California

10. Geography
Nature of Land
 Vast plains in Centre
 Mountains in west
 Hills and low mountains in
east
 Broad river valleys in Alaska
 Volcanic topography in
Hawaii.

11. Natural Resources
 Coal
 copper
 lead
 phosphates
 uranium
 bauxite
 gold
 iron
 mercury
 nickel
 petroleum
 natural gas
 timber

12. Natural Hazards
 Tsunamis ,volcanoes earthquake
activity around Pacific Basin
 Hurricanes along the Atlantic and
Gulf of Mexico coasts
 Tornadoes in the Midwest and
Southeast mud slides in California
 Forest fires in the west
 Flooding and permafrost in
northern Alaska

13. Largest States by Area
• Alaska 663,267.262 sq. miles
• Texas 268,580.823 sq. miles
• California 163,695.574 sq. miles
• Montana 147,042.405 sq. miles
• New Mexico 121,589.48 sq. miles

14. Largest States by Population
• California
37,253,9562
• Texas
25,145,5613
• New York
19,378,1024
• Florida
18,801,3105
• Illinois
12,830,632

15. Largest Cities
• New York
• Los Angeles
• Chicago
• Houston
• Philadelphia

16. Government
• The U.S. government is a representative
democracy with two legislative bodies.
– Senate
– House of Representatives.
• The Senate consists of 100 seats with two
seats from each state.
• The House of Representatives consists of 435
seats and are elected by the people from the
50 states.

17. Government
• The executive branch consists of the President
who is also the head of government and chief of
state.
• The U.S. also has a judicial branch of government
that is made up of:
– The Supreme Court,
– The U.S. Court of Appeals
– The U.S. District Courts and
– The State and County Courts.
• The U.S. is comprised of 50 states and one
district (Washington D.C.)

18. • The U.S. has the largest and most technologically
advanced economy in the world.
• It mainly consists of the industrial and service
sectors. The main industries include:
– petroleum, steel, motor vehicles, aerospace,
telecommunications, chemicals, electronics, food
processing, consumer goods, lumber and mining.
• Only a small part of the economy, includes:
– wheat, corn, other grains, fruits, vegetables, cotton,
beef, pork, poultry, dairy products, fish and forest
products.

19. Top Ten American Multinational
• Wal-Mart
• Exxon Mobil Corporation
• Chevron
• Phillips 66
• Apple
• Berkshire Hathaway
• General Motors
• General Electric
• General Electric
• Valero Energy
• Cargill

20. Cultural of USA
• When you meet Americans, be sure to look
them in the eye, smile, and shake hands.
• It is considered bad-mannered in America to
ask direct questions about religion, age,
money, salary, weight or clothing size
• Americans are extremely punctual, always on
time and never late.
• American men try to share equally with their
wives in parenting and housework.

21. • Americans love with pets
• Many elderly Americans live in old homes
rather than with their children.
• Domestic violence is against the law and it is
illegal to hit anyone: spouse, child, parent or
even a pet.
• Do your own work. Copying from a friend,
book, or the internet is called plagiarism and
can cause expulsion from educational
institution
Cultural of USA

22. Cultural of USA
• Americans believe in freedom of choice and they like
personal space around them
• Americans strictly believe on to follow the law.
• Discriminating against or making any insulting statement
about someone else’s religion or ethnicity is against the law
and could be punishable, known as a hate crime
• Americans are extremely informal and call most people by
their first name or nickname
• Asking “How are you?” is a simple greeting and is not a
question about your health.
• Americans smile a lot and talk easily to strangers.

28. American President regard as highly Prestigious
Person in USA

29. Some Bad Habits of Americans
• Spending too much time on watching T.V..
• Eating too much fast food
• Skipping Breakfast
• Drinking too much alcohol
• Behaviour that leaves others angry, worried,
or stressed all of the time.
• Over Use of painkillers.

30. Secrets of Super Power
• Highly technological equipped Naval Power
• Stable and huge Economy
• Reliable Allies
• Everything under the name of democracy:
• Internally organized and stable.
• Best utilization of past opportunities
• Control over natural resources
• Highest stake in United Nations

31. • Instrumental Intelligence Network
• Political Influence by Aid
• Innovative and advanced Technology
• Globally Impact of Culture/Lifestyle
• Threat less Geographical Location
• Researched based Educational System
• Tourism
Secrets of Super Power

32. Major challenges of USA at Global level
• Destabilized Middle East
• What to do with Putin
• Tired up to pay for Europe defence
• North Korea issue
• Rising China
• Free Trade Agreement
• Climatic degradation
• Countering Cyber Terrorism
• Destabilization of West Africa
• The South Asia puzzle

33. Military Muscles of USA
• Military Budget: $ 711
billion
• Regular Army:1.4 million
• Reserve Army: 1.1 million
• Tanks: 8,700
• Helicopters: 6400
• Aircraft carriers 19.
• Frigates:8
• Destroyers:63
• Submarines: 70
• Towed Artillery: 1299
• Self Propelled Gun: 1934
• Multiple Launched
rockets: 1331
• Coastal Defence Craft: 13
• Mine Warfare: 11

34. American Aircraft Carrier

35. American Apache Gunship Helicopter

36. Deployment of American Aircraft Carrier
around the World

37. US Military Basis

38. Amazing Facts of USA
• A single American consumes the same amount of
resources as 32 Kenyans.
• Though the majority of Americans speak English,
there is no official national language in the U.S.
• One out of every three Americans is overweight.
• About 25% of Americans believe in rebirth.
• 27% Americans believe that they never landed
over moon

39. • More presidents were born in Virginia than in
any other state.
• 100 acres of pizza are served in the U.S. every
single day.
• July 4 is Independence Day of USA.
• The US developed the first nuclear weapons.
• World 23% oil is consumed by USA.
Amazing Facts of USA