The United States of America is part of North America. It is a country that consists of not only 50 states but also of 16 territories. 48 of the states are contiguous and cover a vast portion of North America. It borders the Pacific Ocean to the West and the Atlantic Ocean to the East. Canada borders the North while Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico border the South.
The state of Alaska is in the northwest corner of North America. It is similarly bordered by Canada but to the east. Its across the Bering Strait from Russia to the west. The state of Hawaii is a volcanic group of tropical islands in the Pacific Ocean.
The United States of America covers 3.8 million square miles which equals 9.8 million square kilometers. This makes it the world’s third largest country by total area. It is also the third most populous country with over 324 million people, and is one of the world’s most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations. It’s also home to the world’s largest immigrant population.
The United States has many options to accommodate your vacation needs as it has three natural wonders located inside its borders. One is Niagara Falls which is in New York and borders America, and Canada. Next is The Grand Canyon, located in the state of Arizona. And finally there’s Yellowstone National Park, located in the state of Wyoming.
California, Washington, Oregon, and Alaska border the Pacific Ocean. California, Washington and Oregon offer fine sand, coarse sand and even cobbles beaches dotted along panoramic rocky cliffs. They also offer whale watching, swimming with seals, or driving through a giant red wood forrest. Alaska offers some great hunting, fishing and outdoor adventures. Fish for Salmon, Hunt a Grizzly bear, or go white water rafting. Hawaii is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It offers five islands featuring some of the largest waves in the world, whale watching, or active volcanoes. And whether you like the city life or the country side, Hawaii offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New York, New Jersey Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Main border the Atlantic Ocean. They all offer beautiful beaches and Florida offers Disney World too.
Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Lousiana and Texas border the Gulf of Mexico. They boast beautiful white sand beaches and crystal clear water.
in addition, There’s Snow skiing and white water rafting in the Colorado, Utah and New Mexico mountains. And in Las Vegas you can gamble in the most famous gambling city in the world.
New York offers world class shopping many countries are searching for or you can find one of the most romantic places in the world when you visit Hawaii. The Great Smoky Mountains straddle the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, and in Hollywood you can literally find stars on the sidewalk while walking down Hollywood Boulevard.
There’s so much to do and see in America that one page could never get them all. But, this should give you an idea of some of the things you can do during your stay here or when your planning your vacation.
