The United States of America , also referred to as the United States , U.S.A. , U.S. , America , or the States, is a federal republic in central North America, stretching from the Atlantic in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. It shares land borders with Canada in the north and Mexico in the south.


» The country has rich mineral resources, with extensive gold, oil, coal, and uranium deposits. Successful farm industries rank the country among the top producers of, among others, corn, wheat, sugar, and tobacco.

» American society is based on either multi-ethnic or one of five ethnic groups: White , sometimes called European-American or Caucasian ; African American , also called Black ; Hispanic , also called Latino ; Asian-American , frequently specified as Chinese-American , Korean-American , etc.; and Native American , also called American Indian . As of 2004, the distribution for major religions in the United States was as follows: Protestant 52%, Roman Catholic 24%, Mormon 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 1% and between 0.3 and 0.5 % each for Buddhist & Hindu.



» Capital : Washington

» Language : English

» Currency : US Dollar

» Dialing Code : 1

» National anthem : The Star-Spangled Banner

» The United States of America has a large and lucrative tourism
industry serving millions of international and domestic tourists. Tourism in the United States is mostly promoted at the state and local level.


U S A : Top Cities


T r a v e l N e w Y o r k ............

New York is a state in the northeastern United States whose U.S. postal abbreviation is NY. It is sometimes called New York State when there is need to distinguish it from New York City . New York State 's borders touch (clockwise from the northwest) two Great Lakes which are connected by the Niagara River, the Provinces of Quebec and Ontario in Canada .

The City of New York—usually called New York City and sometimes New York, New York to distinguish it from its location in the U.S. state of New York—is the most populous city in the and the second most populous in North America. International travel to New York City increased 10.2% from 4.8 million to 5.3 million visitors in this valuable market which generates 40% of all visitors spending.

Albany is the state capital, and New York City is by far the largest city. Its major cities and towns are: New York City , Buffalo , Rochester , Yonkers , Syracuse , Albany , Niagara Falls , New Rochelle , Mount Vernon , Schenectady , Utica , Binghamton , Ithaca.


T r a v e l C H I C A G O ............

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States , with an official population of 2,896,016, as of the 2000 US Census. Chicago is located in the state of Illinois , on the western shore of Lake Michigan.. The city is the county seat of Cook County . The Chicago metropolitan area is known colloquially as Chicagoland .

Chicago has a climate typical to that of the Midwestern United States. Sudden changes of weather, large daily temperature ranges, and unpredictable precipitation patterns are all staples of Chicago weather. Chicago has four clearly defined seasons. The highest temperature ever recorded in Chicago is an unofficial 109°F (44°C). The coldest temperature ever recorded in Chicago is -27°F (-33°C).

Tourism is a major industry for Illinois and especially Chicago . This list provides statistics and facts regarding Chicago 's Tourism Industry in 2003. For great music, amazing skylines, and interesting museums, head to Chicago . One of the largest cities in the United States. The United States has the largest healthcare system in the world and Chicago is arguably the capital of that system.


T r a v e l L o s A n g e l e s ............

The City of Los Angeles , widely known by its abbreviation L.A. , is a large coastal metropolis in Southern California in the western United States . The economy of Los Angeles is driven by agriculture, petroleum, motion pictures ,aerospace , international trade and tourism . . Los Angeles is famous as the world capital of motion picture production. It also has important music, art, and architecture scenes. Despite its young age, Los Angeles has earned fame and inspired critics. The city is situated in a semitropical Mediterranean climate zone. L.A. has a total area of 472.08 square miles. The extreme north-south distance is 44 miles, the extreme east-west distance is 29 miles, and the length of the city boundary is 342 miles. The people of Los Angeles are known as Angelenos.


T r a v e l W a s h i n g t o n ............

Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States . It should not be confused with Washington , DC , the nation's capital. To avoid confusion, the state is often called Washington state. With Olympia as its capital. Washington is the only state named after a president, George Washington. The five largest ancestry groups in Washington are German 18.7%, English 12%, Irish 11.4%, Norwegian 6.2%, Mexican 5.6%. Washington is a leading agricultural state.

Washington is also notable for being home to four of the five longest floating bridges in the world. A trip to world-renowned Washington D.C. is not complete without discovering its vast array of world famous monuments, museums, and memorials. This sightseeing adventure offers visitors to experience the spectacular historic delights of the city.


T r a v e l S a n F r a n c i s c o ............

San Francisco County was one of the original counties of California , created in 1850 at the time of statehood. The San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge was opened in 1936 and the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937. The United Nations Charter was drafted at San Francisco in 1945. San Francisco is famous for its hills and the streets which run straight up and down them. Three of San Francisco 's notable hill neighborhoods are Nob Hill, Russian Hill, and Telegraph Hill, all located in or near the downtown area. San Francisco is also famous for its Cable cars. Surrounded on three sides by water, San Francisco 's climate is strongly influenced by the cool currents of the Pacific Ocean . The weather is remarkably mild all year round, with a so-called Mediterranean climate characterized by cool, foggy summers and relatively warm winters.

Approximately 40 miles south of San Francisco is the Silicon Valley , which holds much of the computing business in the world. Many major American and international banks and venture capital firms have all set up their regional headquarters in the city.

The list of attractions in San Francisco reads like an all-star vacation checklist: the Golden Gate Bridge , Alcatraz Island , Fisherman's Wharf, the cable cars—and the list goes on. Visitors to San Francisco are never far from one of the many attractions that has put this coastal town on the map.


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