Interesting Facts

The United States

I travel to find myself in the eyes and hearts of others”

– Anonymous

Some examples of the UNESCO world heritage sites in America are the Grand Canyon National Park, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Yellowstone National Park

1. America Is Home To Many Natural Wonders

2. The US Has The 4th Longest River System In The World

The Missouri River is the longest river it derives from Montana, located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, and flows for approximately 2, 341 miles before it

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Entertainment

Hollywood is globally well-known as the center of entertainment and some would consider that it is one of the most famous places on earth

4. The US Has The Largest Economy In The World

4. The US Has The Largest Economy In The World

The United States has maintained its position of being the world’s largest economy since 1871.

5. The American Flag Has Had 27 Versions

Since the founding of the United States, there have been 27 versions of the American flag. Each new flag represented the addition of new states.

6. Home To Some of The Best Musical Artist Of All Time

Some of the best musical artists include Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Jimmy Hendrix, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Beyonce...

7. Washington, DC Wasn’t Always The Capital Of America

Many recognize Washington, DC as the capital of the United States but that wasn’t always the case. Washington didn’t become the capital until 1790.

8. Las Vegas Is The Gambling Capital Of The World7.

The city is also famous for its mega casino-hotels which has also earned Las Vegas the title of Entertainment Capital of the World.

9. The Statue Of Liberty Was A Gift

The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York, NY. The torch is a symbol of enlightenment and lights the way to freedom by showing us the path to liberty.

10. The Most Visited Museum Is In Washington

Admission to this museum is FREE and is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. The only day the Museum is closed, is on December 25.