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The United States of America is a federal republic on the continent of America, consisting of 48 contiguous states and the states of Alaska and Hawaii.
Since 1820, more than 63 million immigrants have arrived in the United States. Never in the history of the world has a country been braided together from so many strands of people arriving with different languages, histories, and cultures.
When the Golden Gate Bridge, in San Francisco, was built it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
The United States of America has 63 national and a large number state parks. They are designated for their natural beauty, unique geological features, diverse ecosystems or recreational opportunities, usually because of some outstanding scenic feature or natural phenomena. The first national park was Yellowstone, created in 1872, followed by Mackinac National Park in 1875 (decommissioned in 1895), and then Rock Creek Park (later merged into National Capital Parks), Sequoia and Yosemite in 1890.
The Capitol Building in Washington D.C. It is the seat of the United States Congress. The cornerstone of the building was laid on September 18, 1793 by President Washington.
A view of Manhattan, a borough of New York City. The island was purchased from the local Indians in 1626.
Parade in Disney World, Orlando.
Above, sandhill cranes in Colorado.
Below, mesas in the Monument Valley.
The New York Public Library. Founded in 1895, it is the largest public library system in The United States.
Biltmore Golf Course in Phoenix, Arizona.
The William McKinley National Monument, in Canton, Ohio.
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Kualoa ridgeside above Kaaawa, Oahu, Hawaii (credit: Vincent Lim / Hawaii Tourism Authority).
Brooklyn Bridge Park, with Manhattan in the background (credit: Julienne Schaer / NYC & Company).
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