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THEME : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MEMBERS: LUCIO MIGUEL MORALES SORIANO ERIKA ORTIZ SNCHEZ JUAN CARLOS TORRES SANCHEZ OSCAR ESCALANTE LUNA OSCAR TLAPALCOYOAL

THE UNITED STATES

President: Barack H. Obama Vice President: Joseph Biden

THE SIMBOLIC AMERICAN FLAG

The flag of the United States is one of the nation's most widely recognized symbols.

THE POPULATION OF THE USA

Much of the country is nearly uninhabited. California and Texas are the most populous states as the mean center of U.S. population has consistently shifted westward and southward. New York City is the most populous city in the United States

POPULATION THE UNITED STATES

In 2050, the United State population will remain the world's third largest (with India as number one and China as number two). Number four Nigeria is expected to have more than 120 million fewer people than the U.S. population in 2050.

FLORA OF THE UNITED STATES

Astragalus beckwithii

Cabuyo

Boechera

Chilopsis Cacaliopsis Carex diandra

FAUNA OF THE UNITED STATES

Gila nigra

Cyprinella trichroistia

Gila cypha

fish

Anolis sagrei

Crotalus ruber

Tortuga mapa del ro Pearl

Cocodrilo americano

Tortuga de orejas amarillas

Lagarto enchaquirado

TRADITIONS
In the United States numerous parties, which come from the tradition of this young country or culture of its inhabitants that come celebrate.

Important Traditions
On January 1 is celebrated throughout the West as the first day of the year. The United States is also the first ever recognized not working day of the year, and perhaps holding world is to Times Square in New York.

President's Day
Commemorates the third Monday in February, the birth of George Washington, first president of the United States of America

Thanksgiving Day
Traditionally, the secular holiday of Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November , and gather around a table to American families and friends to share a feast. It was originally a celebration of harvest celebration , with both European and Native American RAIES

Independence Day of the United States

On July 4th of each year the country celebrates its independence from the British Empire since 1776, with the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Halloween
Halloween On the night of October 31 this imported by Irish immigrants in the mid- nineteenth century, although famous commercial from the early 20's holiday is celebrated.

RELIGION
is characterized by a diversity of religious beliefs and practices. Various religious faiths have flourished, as well as perished, in the United States. A majority of Americans report that religion plays a "very important" role in their lives, a proportion unique among developed nations The majority of Americans (7380%) identify themselves as Christians and about 1520% have no religious affiliation

THE MAJOR RELIGIONS

Christianity is the most popular religion in the United States , with an estimated share of 77 % of the faithful of the church. One of the world's most popular religions , Christianity believes that Jesus of Nazareth came to earth to die for the sins of humans. Judaism is the second most common religion in the United States. About 1.3 % of Americans are Jewish. As in Christianity, has different sects and branches , however most believe in the Torah , which are the 5 books of the Bible

United States: Food & Drink

A sirloin steak dinner, served with sauteed onion, French fries, broccoli, carrots, and snow peas, garnished with chives.

 Chicken, pork and corn cooking in a barbecue smoker.

 An American hot dog

 New England clam chowder

 Fried chicken

 Modern cuisine

 Apple pie is one of a number of American cultural icons.

Regional drinks: U.S.A

Coca-Cola

 Regional wines.

 Microbrewery beer.

 Speciality coffees.

CITIES AND IMPORTANT PLACES IN UNITED STATES

Boston (Massachussets)

A city noted for its brick buildings and cobbled streets in its historical center and tall skyscrapers and modern infrastructure in its business district.

Harvard

Boston Common

Faneuil Hall

State House,
John F. Kennedy Old Meeting House

New York City, New York

The city sits on the land surrounding the estuary of the Hudson River: the islands of Manhattan and Staten Island, Western Long Island and a small continental portion.

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Empire State Building

Statue of Liberty
Rockefeller Centre

Central Park

Los Angeles, California

Founded in 1769 by Franciscan, since 1839 it was the capital of California until he was conquered by the United States.

Universal studios Sunset boulevard Long Beach

Beverly Hills

Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Las Vegas, Nevada

Located in the southern part of the state, surrounded by barren mountains, with its opulent hotels and casinos, is the dazzling capital of fun and play

Washington D.C., Virginia

Is the capital of the United States of America and depends directly to the Federal government of the United States. Located on the banks of the Potomac River and is surrounded by the states of Virginia and Maryland

Smithsonian Institution

 The culture of the United States is primarily Western, but is influenced by Native American, African, Asian, and Latin American cultures The USA is an ethnically and racially diverse country as a result of largescale migration from many ethnically and racially different countries. Other Other important influences came from other parts of western Europe, especially, Germany , France and Italy

CULTURE OF THE UNITED STATES

ARCHITECTURE OF THE UNITED STATES

The architecture of the US demonstrates a broad variety of architectural styles and built forms over the country's history. Architecture in the United States is as diverse as its multicultural society and has been shaped by many internal and external factors and regional distinctions.

 GREEK REVIVAL STYLE:

Exemplary Greek Revival Buildings

 Style Moderne and the Interwar skyscraper:

World's tallest buildings in the Interwar Era

CINEMA
The cinema of the US, often generally referred to as Hollywood, has had a profound effect on cinema across the world since the early 20th century.

 The major film studios of Hollywood are the primary source of the most commercially successful movies in the world, such as, Star Wars (1977), Titanic (1997), and Avatar (2009)

 Other importan films in the history of cinema USA are :

Studios In Hollywood

MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES

The music of the US reflects the country's multi-ethnic population through a diverse array of styles.
Among the country's most internationally-renowned genres are hip hop, blues, country, rhythm and blues, jazz, pop, techno, and rock and roll

POP MUSIC

ROCK, METAL AND PUNK

SPORTS IN THE USA

MLB , NFL, NBA,

Sports are an important part of the culture of the US.

The four major professional sports leagues in the US are:

MLB

NFL

NBA