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The american continent
The document provides information about the geography, government, history, and symbols of the United States of America. It notes that the US is bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with Pacific Ocean to the west and Atlantic Ocean to the east. Key facts presented include that Washington DC is the capital, the flag features 50 stars and 13 stripes, and national symbols include the bald eagle. Important holidays like Thanksgiving and Independence Day are summarized, and iconic locations from the Statue of Liberty to the White House are briefly mentioned.
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- 1. A Week aroundthe World
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- 4. GEOGRAPHY • The UnitedStates of America is the world's third largest country in size and nearly the third largest in terms of population. • Population: 300,000,000 Located in North America, the country is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. Along the northern border is Canada and the southern border is Mexico. There are 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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- 6. United States ofAmerica
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- 8. The capital ofthe United States Washington DC
- 9. The United StatesFlag • The national flag of the United States of America consists of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton bearing fifty small, white stars. The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 states of the United States of America and the 13 stripes represent the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
- 10. The American Flag •It is known with the following Nicknames: • "Stars and Stripes“ • "Old Glory", • "The Star-Spangled Banner".
- 11. The Bald Eagle Thebald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States and is a protected species.
- 12. The Symbol ofUSA • Freedom and Power
- 13. The Declaration ofIndependence • On July 4th, 1776, American leaders approved the Declaration of Independence. A new country called The United States of America was formed.
- 14. The 4th ofJuly
- 15. Thanksgiving Day • Longago people called Pilgrims left England and came to America for freedom. The first winter was long & hard, many Pilgrims died. But the next year, the Native Americans helped the Pilgrims learn to live in a new land. To celebrate a good harvest, the Pilgrims & the Native Americans shared a special feast of Thanksgiving.
- 16. Thanksgiving, or ThanksgivingDay, is a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November
- 17. Labor Day • LaborDay, the first Monday in September. • It is a holiday that honors the working people.
- 18. Halloween • Many Americanscelebrate Halloween on October 31. Celebrations include costume parties and trick-or-treating.
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- 20. The White House • TheWhite House is where the President of the United states lives and works. The president spends many hours reading in his beautiful office called The Oval Office. He must know what is happening in the United states and in other countries.
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- 22. George Washington • Hewas the 1st president of the United states
- 23. Abraham Lincoln • The16th president of the United States. • He believed that all people were important and that all americans should have equal chances.
- 24. Barack Obama • The 44thand the actual President of the United States
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- 27. The Statue ofLiberty
- 28. The Statue ofLiberty • The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States. The Statue of Liberty became a symbol of Hope and Freedom for those people who dreamed of becoming United States citizens.
- 29. Statue of Liberty/ Empire State Building
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- 31. Rockefeller Center /Central Park
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- 33. Thank you verymuch for travelling with me. It is time to flight back to Spain