1. The United state ofThe United state of
AmericaAmerica

2. IntroductionIntroduction
 The USA is located in the Northern part ofThe USA is located in the Northern part of
the American continent.the American continent.
 ItIt has 50 states shown as stars in the flag.has 50 states shown as stars in the flag.
 The country has borders with Mexico toThe country has borders with Mexico to
the south, and Canada to the north.the south, and Canada to the north.
 Capital: Washington D.C ‘District ofCapital: Washington D.C ‘District of
Columbia’Columbia’
 President: Barack ObamaPresident: Barack Obama

3.  Area: 9,826,675 km2 (3rd largest countryArea: 9,826,675 km2 (3rd largest country
in the world after Russia and Canada).in the world after Russia and Canada).
 Population: 314,555,000 (3rd mostPopulation: 314,555,000 (3rd most
populated country in the world after Chinapopulated country in the world after China
and India).and India).
 Currency: US Dollar $Currency: US Dollar $
 Independence Day: 4th July 1776.Independence Day: 4th July 1776.
 The USA is a free country. Every religionThe USA is a free country. Every religion
is accepted, and people are free to chooseis accepted, and people are free to choose
to have a religion or not.to have a religion or not.

5. The peopleThe people
 Citizens of The USA are called Americans.Citizens of The USA are called Americans.
 The USA is a very diverse country. It is home of peopleThe USA is a very diverse country. It is home of people
from different ethnicities and national origins. Manyfrom different ethnicities and national origins. Many
people in the 19th century migrated and settled down inpeople in the 19th century migrated and settled down in
America.America.
There are many races found in USA: – The White is theThere are many races found in USA: – The White is the
majority, of about 70% of the population – The Hispanicmajority, of about 70% of the population – The Hispanic
(Latino) is about 15%. They are originally from Mexico,(Latino) is about 15%. They are originally from Mexico,
Puerto Rico, Cuba, … – The African Americans aboutPuerto Rico, Cuba, … – The African Americans about
12% – Asians about 3%. They are originally from China,12% – Asians about 3%. They are originally from China,
Philippines, India, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, ….Philippines, India, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, ….
 Americans believe in equality and justice for all. AllAmericans believe in equality and justice for all. All
citizens of America deserve to have the same rights.citizens of America deserve to have the same rights.

7. Regions and StatesRegions and States
In The USA, there are 6 regions:In The USA, there are 6 regions:
New England, Mid Atlantic, The South,New England, Mid Atlantic, The South,
The Midwest, The Southwest and TheThe Midwest, The Southwest and The
West.• In each region, there are manyWest.• In each region, there are many
states. 6 states in New England, 6 statesstates. 6 states in New England, 6 states
in Mid Atlantic, 12 states in The South, 12in Mid Atlantic, 12 states in The South, 12
states in The Midwest (farming andstates in The Midwest (farming and
agriculture), 4 states in The Southwestagriculture), 4 states in The Southwest
(great landscape with prairie and desert),(great landscape with prairie and desert),
11 states in The West (home of the11 states in The West (home of the
cowboys).cowboys).

8. The CitiesThe Cities
Big cities or often called metropolitan,Big cities or often called metropolitan,
are where most of people in USA live• Theare where most of people in USA live• The
most populated state in The USA ismost populated state in The USA is
California, with over 37 million peopleCalifornia, with over 37 million people
(12% of the total population) followed by(12% of the total population) followed by
Texas, and New York• Many people like toTexas, and New York• Many people like to
live in the city, because there are manylive in the city, because there are many
jobs, and places to go like malls,jobs, and places to go like malls,
playgrounds, and swimming pools• But theplaygrounds, and swimming pools• But the
city also can be very crowded andcity also can be very crowded and
unpleasant to live in.unpleasant to live in.

13. Washington D.CWashington D.C
 The capital of The USA .The capital of The USA .
 Located in the District of ColumbiaLocated in the District of Columbia
 The name was given by George Washington,The name was given by George Washington,
the first president, and one of the foundingthe first president, and one of the founding
fathers of The USA. He also was the one whofathers of The USA. He also was the one who
chose the site of the capital city .chose the site of the capital city .
 Today, millions come to Washington, D.C.Today, millions come to Washington, D.C. eacheach
year to see the Capitol, the White House and theyear to see the Capitol, the White House and the
Library of Congress. The city has manyLibrary of Congress. The city has many
museums and monuments.museums and monuments.

16. The CountrysideThe Countryside
 Some people prefer to live in theSome people prefer to live in the
countryside where life is slower, andcountryside where life is slower, and
easier.easier.
 People work mostly in farming and sellPeople work mostly in farming and sell
local goods to the shops .local goods to the shops .
 The countryside is greener, cleaner, andThe countryside is greener, cleaner, and
houses are far apart. It is not crowded likehouses are far apart. It is not crowded like
the city .the city .
 The countryside is mostly quite, peaceful,The countryside is mostly quite, peaceful,
and not busy like the city .and not busy like the city .

20. School life in USASchool life in USA
 Almost every kid in the USA goes toAlmost every kid in the USA goes to
school. The government school is free forschool. The government school is free for
all. Some go to private schools.all. Some go to private schools.
 Kids go to school from Monday throughKids go to school from Monday through
Friday from 8 o’clock in the morning until 2Friday from 8 o’clock in the morning until 2
o’clock in the afternoon.o’clock in the afternoon.
 Most kids go to after-class activities suchMost kids go to after-class activities such
as sports, student magazines, dramaas sports, student magazines, drama
clubs, debate teams, choral groups andclubs, debate teams, choral groups and
bands.bands.

21.  Kids are actively involved in many socialKids are actively involved in many social
activities, such as taking care of theactivities, such as taking care of the
elderly, the handicapped and hospitalelderly, the handicapped and hospital
patients, and help clean up thepatients, and help clean up the
environment.environment.
 Kids are asked to join Boy Scout to learnKids are asked to join Boy Scout to learn
about new things that are useful for theirabout new things that are useful for their
life.life.

22. Boy ScoutBoy Scout
 Boy Scout also known as ‘Pramuka’ inBoy Scout also known as ‘Pramuka’ in
Indonesia.Indonesia.
 It is a set of activities where children are taughtIt is a set of activities where children are taught
to be creative and learn practical skills that areto be creative and learn practical skills that are
useful in life: leadership, creativity, confidence,useful in life: leadership, creativity, confidence,
living outdoors, and many other skills.living outdoors, and many other skills.
 Boy Scout is the largest youth organization inBoy Scout is the largest youth organization in
The USA .The USA .

24. Schools in the USA are the best inSchools in the USA are the best in
the world!the world!
 Many of the best universities like Harvard,Many of the best universities like Harvard,
Yale, and Stanford are from USA.Yale, and Stanford are from USA.
 Most of the famous presidents studied inMost of the famous presidents studied in
the best schools in the USA. Barackthe best schools in the USA. Barack
Obama studied in Harvard .Obama studied in Harvard .
 Schools in The USA teach using highSchools in The USA teach using high
technology and teaching children the mosttechnology and teaching children the most
advanced information in a real time .advanced information in a real time .
 Children also experience what they learnChildren also experience what they learn
in real life.in real life.

25. Such as making solar panels, makingSuch as making solar panels, making
houses, connecting electricity, …houses, connecting electricity, …
 Aside from learning, children are alsoAside from learning, children are also
taught to be good in sports and music.taught to be good in sports and music.
Many scholarships are given to childrenMany scholarships are given to children
who are good in sports.who are good in sports.

28. Do you know?Do you know?
 America is very advanced in the lastAmerica is very advanced in the last
hundred years. It is the world leader inhundred years. It is the world leader in
economy, politics, military, andeconomy, politics, military, and
technology.technology.
 America has the largest coal reserves inAmerica has the largest coal reserves in
the world .the world .
 Jaz music comes from America, but it isJaz music comes from America, but it is
influenced strongly by African music .influenced strongly by African music .
 The Statue of Liberty was given by FranceThe Statue of Liberty was given by France
to The USA on October 28th, 1886.to The USA on October 28th, 1886.

29.  The USA is the leading industrial power inThe USA is the leading industrial power in
the world, highly diversified andthe world, highly diversified and
technologically advanced; petroleum, steel,technologically advanced; petroleum, steel,
motor vehicles, aerospace,motor vehicles, aerospace,
telecommunication, chemicals, electronics,telecommunication, chemicals, electronics,
food processing, consumer goods, lumber,food processing, consumer goods, lumber,
mining .mining .
 The most famous sports in The USA areThe most famous sports in The USA are
Baseball, Basketball, American Football…Baseball, Basketball, American Football…