USA - The United States of America

Facts:

• The country is located in North America, with a coastline to the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific Sea. USA boarders to both Canada and Mexico.

• Third largest country in the world in terms of area and population.

• 50 states.

• Capital is Washington DC.

• The biggest in terms of area is Alaska. Based on population is California the biggest.

• USA is a republic. This means that every 4th year the people vote for a head of state which is called a "President".

• The currency used is US Dollar.

• The national day (independents day) is 4th of july (1776). 

• The national bird is the bald Eagle, which also is considered to be a symbol of USA.

•  One third of all americans are considered to be obese.

• The state of Alaska has a coastline 

which is longer then then the coast of all the other 49 states put together.

• There are three towns in United States that have the name "Santa Claus".

This is a picture which I associate with the United States. It describes my impression of the country. 
The American dream is a known term in the The United States. The meaning is that you can work your way to the top. I think it is a big paradox, because the US is a country where capital means everything. If your from the right family, you don not need to work. If you come from a poor family, you can not get anywhere. 
In a way, the United States is the home of capitalism. 

Sources:

http://www.propertyshowrooms.com/usa/guide/usa-facts.asp, 10.11.12

http://www.50states.com, 10.11.12

Picure: http://flic2k.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/enjoy-capitalism.png, 10.11.12