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Interesting facts about America

The U.S is a country of 50 states with Washington D.C. as its capital. New York, a city of U.S, is called as global center for finance and culture. Los Angeles’ Hollywood is famous for film making.

If you are curious enough to know some amazing and interesting facts about America, this is a right place for you.

Some of the interesting facts about the United States are listed below;

1.      Independence Day of United States:

The Independence Day in united states is celebrated on 4^th July every year. On this day, there is a Federal holiday in the united states commencing the celebrations of the Independence Day. The celebrations on this day include fireworks, family reunions, concerts and parades.

2.     Flag of United States:

The American flag consists of 13 stripes and 50 stars. The current 50-star American flag was designed by a 17-year-old as a school project in 1958.

3.     Pentagon:

Pentagon is the headquarters building of the Department of Defense. It is often used as a metonym for the US department of defense. It is the largest office building in the world by area, with 17 miles of corridors.

4.     Religion in America:

 Christianity is the largest religion in the U.S. After Christianity and Judaism, Islam is the third largest religion in number in the U.S.

5.     U.S. President:

Donald Trump is the 45^th and current president of America. He is the richest president in the history and first billionaire to become president. The salary of U.S president is $400,000 annually.
Reports reveal that Donald Trump is the least famous and least ranked president of American History. While, Abraham Lincoln is the top ranked president of US history.

6.     Global Positioning System (GPS):

GPS also known as Global Positioning System; which is a satellite-based radio-navigation system. is controlled and owned by American government. The government also have possibility to shut it down any time.

7.     National Animal:

National Animals are different for different nations. They are considered to be source of the nation's recognition.The national animal of united states is American Bison while the national bird of country is Bald Eagle.

8.     Pizza Love:

Fast foods are loved everywhere in the world specially in the United States of America. No doubt that Americans love pizza. It would be surprised to know that average Americans daily eat pizza that covers  100 acres.

9.    America’s Deadliest Job:

Guess what ? You would be really shocked to know that in America, being a President is a deadliest job ever. Why is it so?  Till today, 45 presidents have held the office of presidency. Out of those 45, about 9 percent were killed on the job which is a really big figure.

10. Mighty Military of U.S;

      The air force of United States of America is largest Air force in the world. The American Air Force occupies different fighter jets, Helicopters and Bombers. These air crafts are strongest and up-to the mark enough to fight against any strong military power.

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