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20 Interesting and Quirky Facts About United States of America (USA)

United States or Unites States of America (USA) is the most powerful Nation in the World. United States is the third largest Populated Country with the population of 32.57 crore people. The Capital of USA is Washington, D.C and the largest city is New York City. The National language of USA is English, besides many other languages are spoken in USA. The Nation has 50 Independent States. The currency of United States is US Dollar($/USD). The United States flag features 13 alternating red and white strips which represents 13 original colonies and 50 white stars on the blue part which indicates 50 independent states.

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Facts About United States of America


➤ The most sold food item in USA is Pizza. Nearly 3 Billion Pizzas are sold annually in USA.

The Worlds highest Roller Coaster is located in New Jersey, USA. It is 45 stories tall and speeds upto 126 mph.

➤ Transistor, Internet, Lightbulb, Airplane are all the American inventions.

➤ The most important thing one needs while travelling is GPS. It is owned and controlled by United States.

➤ The beautiful American Flag was designed by a 17 year old school boy, he did it for a school project but later it was accepted by the Congress officials.

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➤ In terms of GDP United States has the Worlds best Economy.

➤ The Pentagon is the Worlds largest office building Which is located in United States of America.

➤ The percentage rate of Divorce in USA is more than any other Country in The World.

➤ Oldest National Park named 'Yellowstone' is located in Wyoming, USA.

➤ The amount of Petroleum used in United States of America is the highest than any other Country in the World.

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➤ In 1969 the first person to walk on the Moon was Neil Armstrong, who was an American resident.

➤ Drink and Drive cases is also most common in USA. Every hour atleast one person is killed due to drunk driver.

➤ 10 US$ in pocket is considered to be wealthier person than 25% of the Americans.

➤ The amount of Chocolate eaten by an individual in USA is also very high. Every second Americans collectively eat 100 pounds of Chocolate.

➤ The criminal rate in USA is also very high. Nearly a quarter of Worlds prisoners live in USA jails.

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➤ A Hydrogen Bomb which was hundred times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima was blew up in space by USA in 1962.

➤ Sex before marriage is one of the common thing in United States and as a result of it nearly 40% of the child births in USA comes from unmarried women.

➤ 80% of the land in Nevada is owned by US government.

➤ There is a place in USA which is completely made out of Corn.It sounds quirky but its true.

➤ The longest cave system in the world in USA.

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