List of countries in the world. Facts and information

The American currency never knew what the denomination was: despite the crisis times in the history of the United States, the dollar never depreciated. It has retained its nominal value since 1861.

Among Nobel Prize winners, the most significant number of US citizens.

American athletes hold the record for the most Olympic medals won.

The most popular sports in the United States are football, baseball, basketball, and hockey.

Every 7-8 American married couples meet on online dating sites.

The United States is one of the world's top three popular tourist destinations.

The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France, symbolizes the United States.

The Pentagon is not only an original architectural structure but also the largest administrative building in the world.

Do you like popcorn? Visit Iowa, where the largest corn delicacy factory is located.

In the States, there is a monument to the four corners, installed in a unique place—at the intersection of four American states: Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.

There is no official language in the United States. English is the official language of most states, but the federal government has not designated any language as an official language throughout the country.

The United States consists of 50 states. Rhode Island is the smallest state, and Alaska is the largest. Alaska boasts the longest coastline—more than 10,000 km.

Americans can get a driver's license from the age of 16, vote, and have a personal weapon - from the age of 18, but buy alcohol only from the age of 21.

The United States has specific protocols for handling the national flag. For instance, it is strictly prohibited to lower the flag as a sign of respect to an individual. When storing the flag, it must be folded in a prescribed manner until it takes on a triangular shape.

Columbus never set foot on the mainland of North America. The only places in the New World that Columbus visited were the Caribbean islands and parts of Central and South America.

The United States is a melting pot of cultures, with a diverse population that includes about 45 million immigrants. In fact, 60% of all taxi drivers in the United States, and a staggering 90% in New York, are foreigners, adding to the rich tapestry of American life.

Did you know that New York was originally called New Amsterdam? After all, the Dutch once lived in Manhattan, and the name New York appeared in the 17th century in honor of the Duke of York, who helped the English capture the city.

Long before the arrival of the Indians, the Dutch, and the English, the territory of modern America was inhabited by dinosaurs. The United States is a treasure trove for paleontologists, with the largest number of dinosaur skeletons found here, and the most diverse range of species that once roamed these lands.

According to Forbes, 575 of the 2,000 largest companies are in the United States. The American wholesale and retail chain Walmart is also the world's largest employer, with more than 2.2 million employees.

The United States is home to more billionaires than any other country. Seven out of the world's 10 richest people are Americans.

America is a country of loans. 90% of US residents have at least one loan.

In the US, a personal car is not a choice but a necessity. Public transportation is not available everywhere.

Not all apartment buildings have washing machines. Residents of many houses in the USA use shared laundry rooms, often located in basements or public laundries.

Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in the USA, with ninety percent of Americans participating. Each year, 3 billion Christmas cards are sent across the country.

Americans' favorite pet is the dog. It is estimated that more than 75 million dogs live in the USA.

America is one of the top three most popular tourist destinations in the world. However, many Americans have never left their country.

The American passport is considered one of the most powerful in the world. US citizens have visa-free entry to 116 countries, and in 44 countries, a visa is issued upon arrival and does not require prior registration.

60% of US residents buy or order ready-made food at least once a week. Americans are also leaders in fast food and ice cream consumption.

Do you think that hamburgers, French fries, or hot dogs are the most popular foods in America? Well, you're wrong! Americans eat pizza more often than any other dish. US residents are estimated to eat about 100 tons of pizza daily.

The most popular names in America are James and Mary. The most common surname is Smith, borne by 1% of Americans.