About USA
1492 Columbus discovered America!
The United States of America is one of the largest countries in the world. It consists of 50 states and is situated in central North America. The total area of the USA is 9,372,614 square kilometres. The population is over 260 million people.
The US is the world's foremost economic power. It is also a major source of entertainment: American TV, Hollywood films, jazz, blues, rock and rap music are primary ingredients in global popular culture.
Ethnic and racial diversity - the "melting pot" - is celebrated as a core element of the American ideology.
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Inhabitants: Appr. 264 million.
Position: USA consists of 50 states and a district (Washington, D.C.). The USA is 21 times the size of Sweden. The capital is Washington, D.C. In the USA the main language is English, but there are 164 different languages spoken here.
Who can go? Those who are 15-18 years old.
