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- 1. Geography and Tourism in United states of America 07-05-2021 1 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 4. Physiographic features of USA 07-05-2021 4 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 5. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY The United States of America is the world's third largest country in size and nearly the third largest in terms of population. Located in North America Continent, the country is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. Along the northern border is Canada and the southern border is Mexico. There are 50 states and the District of Columbia. The United States has high mountains in the West and a vast central plain. The lowest point in the country is in Death Valley which is at -282 feet and the highest peak is Denali (Mt. McKinley) at 20,320 feet. 07-05-2021 5 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 6. Americans eat about 100 acres of pizza each day The US has the world’s biggest GDP The current 50-star flag was designed as part of a high school project by 17-year boy INTERESTING FACTS 07-05-2021 6 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 7. Face book & Instagram belongs to USA Hawaii is the only archipelago state The US uses about 17% of the Earth’s energy, they love their electricity It has no official language. Alaska has The Longest Coastline In The USA Las Vegas Is The Gambling Capital Of The World INTERESTING FACTS 07-05-2021 7 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 8. MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION OF U.S.A 1. STATUE OF LIBERTY 2. GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK 3. GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE 4. DISNEYLAND 5. TIMES SQUARE 07-05-2021 8 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 9. The Statue of Liberty 07-05-2021 9 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 10. • It is a Large, copper statue of a woman, standing on Liberty Island, New York. • It was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States. • It was designed by French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. • It was opened in 1886. • It weights around 225 tons. • Standing 305 feet high including its pedestal, it represents a woman holding a torch in her raised right hand and a tablet bearing the adoption date of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) in her left hand. The Statue of Liberty 07-05-2021 10 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 11. • There are 7 rays on her crown, representing the 7 continents of the world. • In 1984 it was included in the UNESCO world heritage site. The Statue of Liberty 07-05-2021 11 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 12. Grand Canyon National Park 07-05-2021 12 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 13. • It was founded in 1919, is one of the oldest national parks in the United States. • It is situated in Arizona's northwestern quadrant. • It covers an area of 4,926 sq km. • The Grand Canyon is among the earth’s greatest ongoing geological spectacles. • The evidence it reveals about the earth’s history is invaluable. • Visitors also can take helicopter and small-plane flights over the canyon or ride a 100-km scenic railway from Williams northward to the South Rim. • Some four to five million people visit the park each year. And the park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Grand Canyon National Park 07-05-2021 13 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 14. Golden gate Bridge 07-05-2021 14 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 15. Golden gate Bridge • The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the city of San Francisco to Marin County, California. • Upon its completion in 1937, it was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. • It has of length of 9,266 feet and it is 90 feet wide. • It has 6 lanes. • There is also a footpath for people and bicycles. • When they finished the bridge, they painted it with a reddish- orange sealant, a type of paint that protects the bridge from water and humidity. • People liked the color because it looked good with the bridge's surroundings and it was easy to see in the fog, so the bridge was officially painted with the color, called International Orange. • It is believed to be the most photographed bridge in the world. 07-05-2021 15 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 17. • Disneyland Park is a theme park in Anaheim, California, United States. • It is the first Disneyland. • It was opened on July 17, 1955, by Walt Disney, the man who invented Mickey Mouse. • It covers an area of 40 hectares. • It is one of the most popular theme parks in the world. • Many Disney characters can be found throughout the park, greeting visitors, interacting with children, and posing for photos. • It even performs different parades and firework shows in the night. DISNEYLAND 07-05-2021 17 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 18. TIMES SQUARE 07-05-2021 18 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 19. Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment center, and neighborhood in the Midtown Manhattan section of New York City. Brightly lit by numerous billboards and advertisements, it stretches from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. One of the world's busiest pedestrian areas and is one of the world's most visited tourist attractions, an estimated 50 million visitors annually. Approximately 3,30,000 people pass through Times Square daily. It is the site of the annual New Year's Eve ball drop, which began on December 31, 1907, and continues to attract over a million visitors to Times Square every year. TIMES SQUARE 07-05-2021 19 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi
- 22. 1. Capital City of United States of America 07-05-2021 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi 22
- 23. 2. Name the river which you find at Grand Canyon 07-05-2021 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi 23
- 24. 3. Who has gifted statue of Liberty to USA 07-05-2021 Sharnbasva University,Kalaburagi 24