American information

national flag

There is a blue star zone in the upper left corner of the Stars and Stripes. There are 9 rows of 50 white five-pointed stars, 6 stars and 5 stars in the zone. Outside the star region are 13 red and white stripes. The 50 stars represent the 50 states in the United States, and the article 13 represents the first 13 colonies in North America. According to Washington, the red stripe symbolizes Britain and the white stripe symbolizes freedom from Britain. More generally, red symbolizes courage, white symbolizes freedom and blue symbolizes loyalty and justice.

national emblem

There are two concentric circles on the periphery, and there is an American vulture in the middle, with its wings open. The right paw holds an olive branch, the left paw holds a 13 sharp arrow, and there is a ribbon in its beak, which reads "e pluribus unum". The bald eagle has a coat of arms on its chest, with blue stripes on it and red and white stripes on the bottom, symbolizing the American flag. Above the vulture are 13 stars in the blue sky, surrounded by a cloud. The design on the national emblem has its symbolic significance. American condor symbolizes supreme sovereignty; Olive branches and arrows symbolize the power to decide peace and war; The star pattern above the vulture symbolizes the new sovereign country.

Shoudu

Washington, DC,

Masayoshi

The United States is a federal country, a presidential system, a political system combining separation of powers with checks and balances, and a two-party political party system. Adopt a two-party system.

nation

Americans 84%, Indians 12%, etc.

religion

The United States is a multi-religious country without a state religion, and religious beliefs are extremely common. 57% of the residents believe in Protestantism, 28% in Catholicism, 2% in Judaism, 4% in other religions, and 9% do not belong to any sect. ( 1989)

history

It was originally a settlement of Indians. /kloc-At the end of 0/5, Spain, the Netherlands, France, Britain and other countries began to immigrate to North America. By 1773, Britain had established 13 colonies. 1775 The War of Independence broke out. 1776 On July 4th, the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the United States of America was formally proclaimed. 1787 enacted the federal constitution, and 1788 elected Washington as the first president. In the 100 years after 1776, the territory of the United States almost expanded by 10 times. In February 2000, Bush was elected as the 43rd president of the United States.

human population

270.3 million (end of 1998). Among them, whites accounted for 83.4%, blacks accounted for 12.4%, and Asians accounted for 3.3%.

geographical position

The United States is located in the south of North America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean in the east, the Pacific Ocean in the west, Canada in the north and Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico in the south.

climate

Most of the United States has a temperate and subtropical climate, and only the southern tip of Florida Peninsula has a tropical climate. Alaska is located between 60 and 70 degrees north latitude and belongs to the cold climate zone in the Arctic Circle. Hawaii is located in the south of the Tropic of Cancer and belongs to a tropical climate zone.

well-behaved

In America, friends usually greet each other with "hello" without any ceremony. Even if two people meet for the first time, they don't necessarily shake hands. Just smile, say hello and call them by their first names to show your love. But in formal occasions, shaking hands is the most common greeting. In the United States, when shaking hands, the woman between men and women holds out her hand first. A man should not hold a woman's hand too tightly. If the other person has no intention of shaking hands, the man can only nod and bow. Between the young and the old, the old reach out first; Between the superior and the subordinate, the superior reaches out first; Between the host and the guest, the host reaches out first. When shaking hands, look at each other and pinch off the gloves. If you can't take off your gloves for some reason, you must explain the reason and apologize to the other party. It should also be noted that people should not cross their hands for a long time, and women should not shake hands when they meet. Just like the order of shaking hands, when introducing two people, you should first introduce the man to the woman, the young to the old, and the low status to the high status. Address people by their first names. Most Americans don't like to address others by their first names, such as Mr, Mrs or miss. They think it's too serious. American men, women and children like to be called by their first names and think it is a symbol of kindness and friendliness. Americans, regardless of their position or age, always try to call each other by their first names to shorten the distance between them. Americans seldom address others by formal titles. Official titles are generally only used for judges, senior government officials, military officers, doctors, professors and senior religious figures. Talking with people about Mo Wen's private affairs, people talk about it every day and don't like private affairs. Some questions are even taboo for them, such as age, marital status, income, religious belief, who to vote for in the election, etc. This is very presumptuous and rude. Don't stand too close when talking to Americans. It is generally advisable to keep it outside 50 cm. According to American custom, women are preferred in social occasions. In social situations, men should be modest and love women everywhere. When walking, men should walk on the side near the road; When seated, please ask the woman to sit down first; Get on and off the elevator and let the woman walk in front; When entering the door, the man should open the door first and invite the woman in. But when you get off the bus and go downstairs, the man should walk in front to take care of the lady; When entering restaurants and theaters, men can walk in front and find good seats for women; When eating, ask the woman to order first; When greeting women, men should stand up, women don't have to stand up, just sit and nod; When men and women shake hands, men must take off their gloves, but women don't. A woman's things fall on the ground, and a man should help her pick them up whether he knows them or not. The more polite the expression, the better. In the United States, no matter who gets help from others, they will say "thank you", even if the president treats them. Americans are always polite to each other, not only between husband and wife, but also when talking to children, they use "please" and "thank you". In this way, children naturally develop a good habit of being polite.

festival

65438+1 October1New Year's Day

February 12 Lincoln's birthday

February 14 St. Valentine's Day-"Valentine's Day"

February 18 Washington's birthday

March 17 St. Patrick's day

April 1 April Fool's Day

April … Easter (usually the first Sunday after the full moon at the vernal equinox)

May … Arbor Day (the second Friday in May)

May … Mother's Day (the second Sunday in May)

May 26th, Memorial Day

June 14 American flag making anniversary

Father's Day on June … (the third Sunday in June)

July 4 th, American independence day

September 1 labor day

65438+1October 12 Columbus Day

Veterans' Day in June ... 1O (fourth Monday in June)

65438+1October 3 1 Halloween

165438+1October 1 1 World War I Armistice Day

165438+1Thanksgiving Day on October 27th

February 25th Christmas 65438+

language

English, Spanish (some ethnic minorities)

Tsukiji

19 became the world's first industrial power in the 1980s. It gained great benefits in the two world wars, and its economy grew rapidly, making it the most developed capitalist country in the world. The modern market economy in the United States is highly developed, with labor productivity, gross domestic product and foreign trade volume ranking first in the world, and a relatively complete macroeconomic system. 1997 The per capita GNP is 30,200 US dollars, ranking first among major industrial countries.

educational system

The American education system is divided into kindergartens, primary schools, junior high schools, senior high schools, universities and research institutes. Children enter kindergarten at the age of five, enter the first grade of primary school after one year of study, and go to high school after nine years of junior high school.

Major cities in the United States

Feicheng

(Philadelphia) The fifth largest city in the United States and the largest city in Pennsylvania. The full name is Ferrara Delfia. Located on the southeast edge of the state, at the intersection of the Delaware River and the Skulkir River, east of the Atlantic Ocean142km. The urban area is 352 square kilometers and the population is 654.38+0.586 million (654.38+0.990). The metropolitan area includes about 140 towns in five counties such as Philadelphia and two counties such as Camden, New Jersey, with a total area of 9,202 square kilometers.

The city is backed by the Appalachian piedmont platform and extends along the narrow peninsula between the two rivers. Flat terrain, with an average elevation of 30 meters. Cross the Delaware River and Canal to the Atlantic Ocean. Skulkir River and its tributaries flow through the "waterfall wiring" of the foothills platform, which is rich in hydraulic resources. Adjacent to the East Pennsylvania coalfield. The climate is mild and humid. The average temperature in winter and summer is 0.2℃ and 24.9℃ respectively, and the average annual precipitation is about1000 mm.

A famous historical city in America. /kloc-at the beginning of the 0/7th century, it was a Swedish settlement. The city was founded by English Quakers in 1682. The name "Ferra Delfia" comes from Greek, which means "brotherly love". Established in 170 1. By the middle of18th century, it had developed into the largest city in British and American colonies. America's position in the war of independence is very important. 1774- 1775 two continental conferences were held here and the declaration of independence was adopted; 1787, a constitutional convention was held here, and the first federal constitution was born. 1790- 1800 is the capital of the United States. /kloc-since the 0/9th century, railways and ports have developed rapidly, and the manufacturing industry has risen. 1860 manufacturing output once accounted for 30% of the country. It remains one of the major economic, transportation and cultural centers in the United States.

The heavy chemical industry is developed, and it is the main oil refining center and steel and shipbuilding base on the east coast of the United States, as well as important industrial departments such as chemistry, motors, electrical appliances, machinery, railway locomotives and automobiles, and is known as the "Ruhr of the United States". Textile, clothing and other light industries are also famous. About two-fifths of the employed population in this city are engaged in industry. Factories and enterprises are mainly located in the outskirts of the city and satellite towns along the Delaware River. Such as Morrisville (steel) and Trenton (railway locomotive) in the north, Eddie Dona (airplane) in the south, Chester (automobile and shipbuilding) and Wilmington (chemistry), Camden (food) in the east, etc. Commerce and finance are also very developed. The first American bank and stock exchange was born here. At present, there are more than 20,000 retailers and wholesalers in the capital circle, and commercial employees account for 1/5 of the total employed population. There are 58 commercial banks and 7 mutual savings banks, which are the headquarters of the Third Federal Reserve Bank of the United States. 1969 A new American mint was built.

Philadelphia Port is one of the largest estuary ports in the world. The port area is distributed along the west bank of Tejihua River, with a coastline of more than 80 kilometers and 300 docks. The water depth of the waterway is12.2m, and the estuary reaches16.6m, which can be used by ocean-going ships. There is a canal connecting the Delaware River and chesapeake bay with a water depth of 7.6-10.7m. There is a free trade zone with an area of about 29 hectares. There are three railway trunk lines, and the dense road network is connected with the port, which has convenient land and water transportation. There are subways, elevated railways and complete public transportation facilities in the city. There are six bridges across the Delaware River in the metropolitan area, connecting towns in New Jersey on the other side. Philadelphia International Airport is located in the southwest of downtown 12km, with the highest passenger and freight volume in China.

The urban area is centered on this square, which is located in the middle of the river, and the tower of the city hall standing on the square is the commanding height of the city; There is a tree-lined square in every corner of the square. The layout of the street is checkerboard. This city is quiet and livable, and is known as "the city of hometown". 38% of urban residents are black, while 95% of suburban residents are white. Maikaite Street and Bloomwood Street, which pass through the central square, are the east-west and north-south main roads. The new "Our Center" on the west side of this square along mccabe Street and John F. Kennedy Street is the main business district with many high-rise buildings.

Benjamin Franklin Street, which extends from the city hall to the northwest, is a broad boulevard, passing through the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, Benjamin Franklin Memorial Hall, Festus Planetarium and other important cultural facilities, leading to fairmont Park. The park extends along the Skulkier River and covers an area of 65,438+0,600 hectares. It is the largest city park in the world, with 65,438+0,876 American centennial expositions. There are many historical sites in the east of the city's Independence Square, which was built at 1730 and is now a part of the National Independence Park. The Inner Independence Palace is the place where 1776 announced the declaration of independence on July 4th, and it contains the famous liberty bell. Carpenter Hall nearby was the site of the first continental congress. The Christian church built in 1727 is the chapel of leaders such as Washington and Franklin during the War of Independence, and there is Franklin's tomb nearby. In the west of the city is a university area, including the University of Pennsylvania, Tampa University and St. Joseph College. Keltis Conservatory of Music, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and other famous institutions of higher learning. Philadelphia Orchestra enjoys a high reputation in the world.

independence hall

Founded in 1732, it was originally the state government, where 1776 issued the Declaration of Independence. Later, the American Constitution was drafted there, and the United States of America was born.

Congress Hall

Buildings related to the Independence Memorial Hall. From 1790 to 1800, it is the Bundestag. Washington was elected president for the second time there. There are many historical relics in the hall.

Former residence of Ross, former residence of Betsy Ross

This is the hometown of Mrs. Ross who designed the American flag and the Stars and Stripes. It is said that it was proposed by President Washington in 1774. The nearby Elfreth 'sAlley and BladenCoat trails still retain traces of the early days of the founding of the United States in the eighteenth century. In the process of walking, it is easy to think of ancient love.

Rodin Museum

It is the museum with the largest collection of works by the famous painter Rodin except France.

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Pennsylvania Art Museum.

Founded in 180 1, it is the oldest art museum in America. Almost all the masterpieces of American art are collected in this museum.

Franklin Institute, Franklin Museum of Science and Technology

The Science Museum, built to commemorate Benjamin Franklin's contribution, displays transportation, aviation, physics, astronomy and chemical materials.

New York

New york is one of the world's megacities and the largest financial, commercial, trade and cultural center in the United States. The mouth of the Hudson River in the northeastern United States into the Atlantic Ocean. The urban area is 945 square kilometers, including water surface 168 square kilometers. The population is 7.32 million (1990). It consists of five districts: Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Richmond. In addition, it also includes Liberty Island, Alice Island, Governor Island, Roosevelt Island and other small islands. In addition to the above five districts, Greater new york also includes 26 counties in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, covering an area of over 32,400 square kilometers, making it one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. With a population of 6.5438+0.68 million, it is the most densely populated area in China.

New york has a mild and humid climate, with a frost-free period of 276 days, annual average temperature 1 1℃, annual precipitation 109 1mm and rainy days 123 days.

This used to be the residence of Indians. 1626, the Dutch bought Manhattan Island from the Indians at a low price and transformed it into a trading post near the mouth of the Hudson River, which was called "New Amsterdam" in history. 1664 was occupied by Britain, renamed new york, and its scope was extended to the neighboring land and Long Island. Established on 1686. 1789 is the temporary capital of the United States (to 1796), where the first president Washington took office. With the opening of the 1825 Erie Canal, new york has a year-round navigation channel, connecting the economic ties between the Midwest of the United States and the Atlantic coast, making new york an important intersection of domestic and foreign trade. With the "New York Central Railway" and the construction of many railways and highways, the economy has become increasingly prosperous, and new york has become an international metropolis and port. Among the residents, the racial and ethnic composition is complex, with blacks (about 25% of the total population of new york), Jews (20%), Italians (15%), Puerto Ricans (1 1%) and Irish (10%).

New york is the largest economic center in the United States and the third largest industrial center after Chicago and Los Angeles. Clothing and publishing are the most prosperous industries; Followed by chemicals, electrical appliances, metal products, food, cosmetics, toys and oil refining. The clothing industry is concentrated in Manhattan and is one of the largest clothing centers in the world. The printing and publishing industry is concentrated in urban areas, accounting for about 1/6 of the national printing capacity and 1/3 of publications. It has the headquarters of a famous national publishing house. Several counties in New Jersey are also major industrial areas, with industries such as motor and equipment manufacturing, aircraft parts, cosmetics, fertilizers, chemicals, textiles and leather.

New york is the financial and securities trading center of the United States and the world. Wall Street skyscrapers in the south of Manhattan Island are crowded with dozens of large banks, insurance companies and stock exchanges, as well as the general managers of hundreds of large industrial companies and transportation companies. New york is also the most developed area in the United States. The coastline of new york Port 1200 km is mainly composed of the lower reaches of Hudson River, Long Island Strait and the sea area west of Staten Island. There are more than 400 berths with a water depth of 9. 13m, with modern loading and unloading, dry dock and storage facilities. The freight volume is the second in China (after New Orleans), but the foreign trade is the first in China (accounting for 1/5). Ports, rivers, railways, highways and aviation form an integrated transportation system, including 200 waterways, 65,438+04 railway lines, 380 kilometers of underground railways, 3 modern airports and a dense road network. Located at the southern tip of Queens, John F. Kennedy International Airport is one of the airports with the largest passenger flow and cargo volume in the world. There are many bridges and tunnels under the river between the islands belonging to the metropolitan area, among which Lincoln Tunnel and holland tunnel (connecting New Jersey and Manhattan Island) and Brooklyn Tunnel (connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn) are important tunnels for automobiles. The river between Manhattan and Brooklyn is very narrow, with three famous bridges and five underground tram tracks.

New york is also the national center of culture, education, television and broadcasting. There are 94 universities and colleges, 976 public schools and 9 14 private schools. City University of new york has the largest scale, including 17 colleges and a graduate school with177,000 registered students. Columbia University is the earliest university in this city (founded in 1754) and the most famous private university. Followed by new york University, etc. Hamm and St. John's University in fuerte are famous Catholic schools. In addition, there are many museums, art galleries, libraries, scientific research institutions and art centers. Among them, the most famous Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest museum in America. The natural history museum is also famous. New york's parks, playgrounds, beaches, theaters, opera houses, concert halls and galleries rank first in the country. There are more than 100 in the park alone. The Statue of Liberty, which stands on Liberty Island, is considered as a "landmark" of new york City and was built in 1886. It is a gift from the French people to commemorate the American War of Independence and the friendship between the two peoples. The bottom of the Statue of Liberty is about 65,438+000 meters high. There are spiral stairs and elevators to reach the top of the Statue of Liberty. Inside the head is a viewing hall that can accommodate more than 40 people and overlook the panoramic view of the port area.

Of all the districts in new york, Manhattan occupies the most important position and is called "the heart of new york". Located on the island of the same name, with an area of 80 square kilometers, it is the smallest of the five districts. Broadway runs diagonally across the island from southeast to northwest, where most famous hotels, restaurants, department stores, professional shops, theaters, concert halls and museums are concentrated. In the middle of this area, there is Rockefeller Center, where there are many skyscrapers. Empire State Building, located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 34th Street in the south of this area, was completed in 193 1 year, with a height of 38 1 m and a floor of 102. 1973, the World Trade Center building was completed, and two square columns were erected, with a height of 4 19 m and a height of 1 10, which is the tallest building in new york at present. The southwest of the central area is the "Clothing Industry Zone". To the north is Times Square, where business is prosperous. In the west of the central area, on both sides of the East River, where the United Nations headquarters is located, the 39-story UN Building stands tall; To the north is the United Nations conference hall, and to the south is the United Nations library with hundreds of thousands of books. Central Park is in the north of the central area, and Lincoln Center is in the west of the park, covering an area of about 6 hectares. It is the artistic and cultural center of the United States, where famous symphony orchestras, opera troupes and ballet companies from all over the world often perform. At the southern tip of Manhattan Island, there are many offices in the city hall and the federal, state, city and county. To its southeast is East-West Wall Street, which diagonally crosses Broadway. At the northern end of Manhattan Island is Harlem, a black community, full of run-down slums. There is Coney Island in the south of the island, and there is only a narrow waterway between the two islands, which is one of the areas for holiday tourism.

Manhattan is located in the Bronx, separated by the narrow Harlem River in the northeast, with an area of about 140 square kilometers. Three faces the water, the Hudson River in the west, the East River in the south and the Long Island Strait in the east. Only the north is connected with the mainland, which is the only area of new york on the mainland. There are large-scale modern train passenger stations and freight stations, and the industry and commerce are very developed.

Brooklyn and Queens are located in the west of Long Island. The former is located at the western end of the island and has the largest population among the five districts; The area is 23 1 km2. Its west is a major port and industrial center. The business in the district center is developed. Queens, located in the east of Brooklyn, is the largest of the five districts, with an area of 329 square kilometers. There are underground tunnels and bridges leading to Manhattan, which is an extension of Manhattan's economic development. Land, sea and air transportation are developed. The main industrial and commercial points are close to the East River, which is the essence of Long Island. There is a "forest mountain" in the center of the area, next to the park of the same name, built in 19 13, with beautiful scenery.

Richmond is located on Staten Island. The northeast faces Manhattan and Brooklyn across new york Bay, with an area of 166 square kilometers. It is the region with the least population and the smallest economic scale among the five regions. There are refineries and so on. There are many parks, beaches and health resorts on the southeast and south coasts.

the Empire State Building

A 102-storey super high-rise building has long been a symbol of skyscrapers in new york. Top floor 1, 250 feet high.

38 1 m). There is an observation deck on the 86th floor. On a clear day, you can overlook the surrounding scenery within 50 miles.

Rockefeller Center

A commercial and entertainment center, showing the typical face of the United States, but also interested in urban architecture. From 49th Street to 50th Street, through the promenade garden of Fifth Street, flowers and plants are picturesque all year round. Representative buildings around the park, such as PCA Building, Radio City Concert Hall and Central Theater. The studio of NBC and ABC is the 70th floor of RCA building.

Statue of Liberty

The world-famous Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in new york Bay, about 46 meters high. The inside of the Statue of Liberty is hollow. You can take the elevator to the head of the statue. In addition, there is a new immigration museum.

United Nations

The history of new york was produced by Manton, while the modern history of the world is closely related to the United Nations. From 42nd Street to 48th Street, the famous United Nations Building was built on the foundation of 65,438+08 acres. The United Nations allows visitors to visit the General Assembly in the order of arrival.

China Chinatown

China City has a history of 100 years, and there are about 6000 second-generation Chinese living in the city. China City is located in the west of Chatham Square, and Mott Street is the main street in the city. There is the China Museum in this city. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the largest art galleries in the world. From the free generation in the East to the modern age, important issues related to art history are presented one by one. There is an American Pavilion in it, from which we can get a glimpse of the living conditions of early Americans.

Wall Street on Wall Street

It is a global financial center. The largest bank building in the world, except Chase Bank, new york Stock Exchange and American Stock Exchange, as well as the National Memorial Hall and the Federal Hall, which contain the historical relics of 1789, when Washington became the first president of the United States, are all on this street.

The World Trade Center

It is a new scenic spot in new york with a height of 1 10. It is the world's leading high-rise building. In this tall building, in addition to trading companies, there are also public and private institutions such as transportation companies, communication agencies, banks, insurance companies and customs, and all activities related to trade and harbor activities are concentrated here. There are 6.5438+0.2 million people working in buildings. The World Trade Center covers an area of 16 acre.

Washington

(Washington, D.C.) The capital, one of the cultural and educational centers. Between Maryland and Virginia. The scope is the same as that of the District of Columbia, with an urban area of 174 square kilometers and a population of 578,000 (1993), of which blacks account for about 70%. The standard metropolitan statistical area also includes two counties in Maryland, four counties in Virginia and three towns in Fairfax, Falls Church and Alexandria, with a population of 3.2 million. The urban area is located on the northeast bank of the intersection of the Potomac River and Ana Castia River. The terrain is flat, with an average elevation of about 22 meters, and only the northwest corner has a gently undulating highland. The climate is cold in winter, hot in summer and humid all year round. The annual average temperature is .65438 02.6℃, July 20-365438 0℃,1October 3-6℃; The annual average precipitation is 1068 mm, and the seasonal distribution is relatively uniform.

1790, Congress decided to build the capital on the Potomac River. Urban planning is to combine baroque architecture with the architectural forms of Versailles and Paris, and build boulevards around the buildings such as the Capitol and the White House to radiate in all directions, and then build lattice streets in between.

Washington is one of the few modern big cities in the world that mainly focuses on government administrative functions. Fiscal revenue mainly depends on government official business and business activities of enterprises, followed by tourism. Manufacturing accounts for only a small part of the economic structure. The federal government forbids the development of industry in this city. The printing and publishing industry, food industry, high-end cosmetics and clothing industry serving local administrative and cultural institutions are exceptions.

Starting from the city center, the urban area can be divided into four regions: northwest, northeast, southwest and southeast, with three congressional streets to the north, east and south and Mayer as the baseline. Its center is the Parliament Building built on the hill, and the White House where the President lives is about 2.5 kilometers northwest of the building. There is a "Federal Triangle" complex between the Capitol and the White House, which includes various departments and agencies of the federal government, as well as the National Gallery, the National Archives, the Pan-American Union, the Smithsonian National Museum and the Federal Reserve Building. The Parliament Building is adjacent to the Supreme Court Building in the east, and the nearby Library of Congress is the second largest library in the world after Lenin Library in Moscow. The adjacent Shakespeare Library is famous for its collection of Shakespeare's works and research documents. The Pentagon, where the Ministry of National Defense is located, is located on the southwest bank of Tomak River in Apollo.

There are hundreds of memorial buildings, monuments and statues in this city, most of which are related to previous presidents. In the green belt on the east bank of the Potomac River in the west of the city, there is a memorial site of three presidents in history: the Washington Memorial Tower faces the Potomac River Park, which is a white marble obelisk with a height of 169 meters overlooking the whole city. Along the river is the famous Japanese cherry blossom forest; To the west of the memorial tower is the Lincoln Memorial Hall, which is an ancient Greek-style building. There are 36 white marble circular schools outside the hall, symbolizing the 36 states that made up the country at that time. There is a statue of Lincoln in it; To the south of the memorial tower is the Jefferson Presidential Memorial Hall, outside which there is a statue of him riding a horse. John was founded in 197 1 year. The Kennedy Center includes modern theaters, concert halls, opera houses, symphony orchestras and ballet theaters.

There are many parks, boulevards and grass squares in Washington. The largest is the Rock Park, which covers an area of 765,438+00 hectares and is located in the northwest of the city. Famous universities include Georgetown University, George Washington University, American University, Howard University and so on. The latter is the largest university in China with mainly black students.

In 1960s, this city built a158km long "railway transportation system". Including underground railways and ground railways, to all parts of the city and suburbs. The largest railway station, Union Station, is located in the northeast of the Capitol. Washington, Dulles and Baltimore-Washington are three international passenger airports, among which Washington National Airport is the busiest airport in China.

Washington Monument

The tower was built in memory of George Washington, the first president of the United States. It is 55 feet high, with a hollow inside and an elevator leading to the observation deck at the top.

Jefferson memorial hall

In memory of Jefferson, the author of David Zhang, who drafted the rich words and rights of independence, it was built in East Potomac Park overlooking TEDA Bay. The whole building is cylindrical, symbolizing the complete personality of President Jefferson, and a bronze statue of President Jefferson is cast in the memorial hall.

Lincoln Memorial

During the American Civil War, it was built in memory of President Lincoln, who maintained the unity of the United States and liberated slaves in the South. This great historical achievement has laid a solid foundation for the prosperity of the United States today.

the White House

The presidential palace in the United States. 1792 In June, President Hua Shenghua laid the foundation stone himself, but President Washington died without witnessing its completion. Therefore, john adams, the second president of the United States, was the first person to use this official residence. Some buildings on the east side of the White House are available for people to visit.

Smithsonian Museum Smithsonian Institution

1864 was established at the suggestion of British chemist james smithso. Smithsonian Museum is a general term, including aerospace museum, arts and crafts museum, history and technology museum, natural history museum and other buildings. KittyHawk, the first plane that the Laerte brothers tried, was on display in the museum.

Capitol

Congress, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, meets here. The ceiling and walls of Parliament are covered with murals with the theme of the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC). You are free to visit or join a guided tour group.

Library of Congress

This is a Renaissance-style building. The circular ceiling is inlaid with all kinds of glass, and 2000 glass windows create excellent lighting effect. The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. The draft of President Lincoln's famous speech at Gettysburg is kept in the museum.

Boston

(Boston) The largest port city in northeast New England, the capital of Massachusetts. It is located at the mouth of the Charles River and the Mystery River, with Massachusetts Bay in the east and 2 kilometers from New York State in the southwest. Urban area 12 1.7 square kilometers, population 574,000 (1990). The metropolitan area includes Suffolk County, a part of four neighboring counties and 92 towns, covering an area of 4,867 square kilometers.

Backed by the New England Highlands and facing the sea, the river is low and flat, with an average elevation of only 6.4 meters. The city was originally built on a small island on the south bank of the mouth of the Charles River. It is almost surrounded by water and connected to the mainland only through a narrow isthmus. On the west side of the isthmus, there is a large swamp called "Houwan", which was later filled into land. 1/4 of the urban area is still water. The climate is mild and humid, with an average temperature of 10/.6℃ in October, an average temperature of 22.9℃ in July and an annual precipitation of 1080mm.

Boston is one of the oldest cities in America. It was founded by English Puritans in 1630. The port is closer to other cities on the east coast of Europe, and the maritime trade is booming, which promotes the development of the city. Before the middle of18th century, it was the largest city and colonial center in British North America. 1770, the British army shot and killed local civilians, resulting in the "Boston Massacre".