USA or United States of America is a country located in North America. Often the term America is used instead of the toponym USA. A map of the United States shows that the country is bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. total area countries - 9,518,900 km 2 (the fourth largest country in the world).

On a detailed map of the United States, you can see that the country is divided into 50 states and the District of Columbia. In addition, the country includes some islands in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The states are divided into 3141 districts. The US state map represents the largest cities in the country: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston. The capital of the USA is Washington.

America has the highest GDP in the economy. Despite the crisis of 2008, which hit the American economy hard, the US is one of the most developed countries in the world. The US economy is maintained at a high level largely due to natural resources, high-tech manufacturing, services, research and software development.

The US plays a significant role in world politics. After World War II, the country became one of the strongest states in the world. The US is a member of NATO and the UN Security Council.

History reference

The USA was formed in 1776 from 13 British colonies. Until 1783, the country waged a War of Independence from the British Empire. In 1787, the Constitution was adopted, and in 1791, the Bill of Rights. In the 1860s, between northern and southern states starts Civil War which leads to the unification of the country and the prohibition of slavery.

After the Second World War, America, which was not badly affected by hostilities, unlike the countries of Europe, becomes the leader of world politics. From 1946 to the 1980s, the cold war between the USA and the USSR.

EventsXXI century:

2003-2010 - military operations in Iraq

September 2005 - Hurricane Katrina breaks dams and floods New Orleans

2009 - Inauguration of President Barack Obama - the first African American President

October 2012 - Hurricane Sandy flooding New York

must visit

The US map in Russian is full of sights: from skyscrapers in New York to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Must-visit major US cities: New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, Miami and San Diego.

It is recommended to visit the gaming capital of Las Vegas, Niagara Falls, the Mississippi River Valley, national park Grand Canyon, Statue of Liberty and Manhattan in New York, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, White House and Memorial Parks in Washington, Boldt's Castle on Hart Island, Willis Tower and Empire State Building, Disneyland in Florida , Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee.

Note to the tourist

Gulrypsh - holiday destination for celebrities

Is on Black Sea coast Abkhazia is an urban-type settlement Gulrypsh, the appearance of which is closely connected with the name of the Russian philanthropist Nikolai Nikolaevich Smetsky. In 1989, due to the illness of his wife, they needed to change the climate. Case decided the case.

There are only two states in North America. One of them is the United States of America. Second country, Canada

The United States ranks fourth in the world in terms of area (9.5 million km²) and third in terms of population (327.0 million people). The length of the border is 14.7 thousand km, in. detailed map The USA gives information that the state has a border with only three countries:

- combined -

• with Canada (8.9 thousand km) - in the north. In addition to land (13 states), the border with Canada passes through the water of four of the five Great Lakes (except Michigan).

- land -

• with Mexico (3.3 thousand km) in the South.

- maritime -

• along the Bering Strait with the Russian Federation.

A feature of the external and internal (interstate) borders of the United States is their geometric type. In the central part of the country, the borders between many states are absolutely straight lines or riverbeds.

The map of the United States in Russian is about two-thirds colored in brown tones. The western part of the country to the Pacific coast is a huge plateau, smoothly turning into one of the greatest mountain systems- Cordillera. In the east of the country there are also mountains - the Appalachians. They are surrounded by a vast flat area:

• in the south - the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida.
• in the east - the states of North and South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Pennsylvania.

One of the US states, Hawaii, is an archipelago volcanic islands in the northeast Pacific. In the mainland of the country, more than a hundred peaks have a height of more than 4,000 m. Another feature of the country's geography is the location of the state of Alaska. It does not have a common border with the main territory of the country. The border with Canada is a straight line 2,475 km long. Here is located highest mountain USA - Denali (6190 m, until 2015 - McKinley).

USA on the world map: geography, nature and climate

The USA is one of the most recognizable countries on the world map. In addition to two oceans, the country's coastline is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Mexico from the south. In its bowels, dozens of destructive hurricanes annually originate and pass through American territory. A climatic feature of the central and eastern states are tornadoes - atmospheric vortices, during the passage of which the wind speed reaches 320 km / h.

The water system of the United States includes more than 250,000 rivers, the largest of which, the Missouri, has a length of 3767 km. The most full-flowing and deepest river is the Missouri. On the border with Canada, there are five freshwater lakes with a total area of ​​​​the water surface of more than 244 thousand km², which are called the Great:

• Ontario.
• Michigan.
• Huron.
• Upper.

General dyne coastline- over 19 thousand km.

The United States is the only country in the world represented by all climatic zones: from the arctic in the north of Alaska to the tropical in the south of the Florida Peninsula. The bowels of the country are exceptionally rich in various minerals. The flora of the central, eastern and northern parts of the country is made up of forests of broad-leaved and coniferous species. Vegetation is very sparse on the prairies of the west. The geography of the region is represented by huge and amazingly beautiful canyons of dried up rivers.

USA map with cities: administrative division of the country

The US is made up of 50 states and the federal capital District of Columbia. The largest states:

1. By territory:

• Alaska (center - Juneau) - 1,717,854 km².
• Texas (center - Austin) - 696,241 km².
• California (center - Sacramento) - 423,970 km².

1. By population:

• California - 38.8 million people
• Texas - 26.9 million people
• Florida and New York - 19.8 million people each.

States are made up of districts. In total, there are 3141 of them in the country. The smallest number of districts in the state is 3 (Delaware), the largest is 254 (Texas). In the District of Columbia (area - 177 km²), allocated in 1871 from the territory of the state of Maryland, is the capital of the country - Washington.

The United States includes a number of overseas island territories. They are under different jurisdictions:

• incorporated - are part of the state.
• unincorporated - are the property of the state.

According to the method of management, the territories are divided into:

• organized - managed by the local government.
• unorganized - managed by the central authorities of the United States.

Total overseas territories- 16, including:

• incorporated organized - 0.
• incorporated unorganized - 1. This category also includes a 12-mile maritime border zone and sea ​​vessels under the flag of the United States, located on the high seas.
• unincorporated organized - 4.
• unincorporated unorganized - 11.

USA map with cities in Russian includes 9 cities with a population of more than a million people. The largest:

New York- the largest city in the United States (8.5 million people) covers an area of ​​​​1214.4 km² in the eastern part of the state of the same name on the coast Atlantic Ocean.. The city is located in a zone with a humid subtropical climate. The average annual temperature is 12.7°C.

Los Angeles- the second most populous city in the United States (3.9 million people). Located in the subtropical area of ​​Santa Monica Bay, Southern California. The length of Greater Los Angeles from north to south is almost 200 km. The average annual temperature is above 14°C, the maximum winter temperature is up to 21°C.

Chicago- the largest city in the state of Illinois (2.7 million people). The county seat of Cook County on the shores of Lake Michigan. It is located in the continental climate zone. The average annual temperature is 10°C. Up to 1000 mm of precipitation falls in Chicago a year.

Satellite map of the USA. Explore USA satellite map online in real time. Detailed map of the USA based on satellite imagery high resolution. As close as possible satellite map USA allows you to explore in detail the streets, individual houses and landmarks of the United States. A satellite map of Israel easily switches to a regular map mode (scheme).

USA- a country on the Northern continent, which is located between Mexico and Canada. In addition to the mainland of the United States, there are numerous islands. The capital of the USA is the city of Washington. Official language- English, but because of the proximity to Mexico and a large number immigrants from Latin America, Spanish is becoming more widely used. The USA is washed by the waters of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

In the US, several climatic zones- subtropical (in the southern part) and temperate. In the northern part of the United States, the difference in seasons is clearly felt. Winters in the north are long cold, summers are warm, but often cool and short. In the southern regions, summer reigns all year round, especially in the state of Florida and the Hawaiian Islands.

USA- not just a huge state. This is a country of immigrants, a place of interweaving of different cultures and traditions. Despite the fact that there are no medieval and ancient monuments in the USA, this country constantly attracts numerous tourists due to natural attractions and other interesting places. The most visited cities in America are New York, the cultural and economic center of the United States, Los Angeles, where Hollywood is located, Las Vegas, famous for its casinos and vibrant nightlife and Washington, the capital and location of the White House.

The natural attractions of the USA are amazing. The most notable of them is the Niagara Falls. The second most important attraction of this kind is the Grand Canyon, located in the center of the United States, in the state of Nevada. There are also dozens of national parks and reserves, each of which is unique and interesting.

US resorts are Florida, California and the Hawaiian Islands. The latter are considered one of the best places recreation and a kind of separate exotic world with their traditions and culture.

California is often referred to as the golden state. It's funny to note that 12% of the locals here are unemployed. However, there is another side - it is here that 88 billionaires live, more than 10,000 families have a total annual budget of more than $ 30,000,000.

US map showing all US states

All this does not prevent California from having huge debts, but thanks to Hollywood and Silicon Valley, this situation is gradually improving.

The next richest states are Florida and Illinois.

The lowest taxes

Delaware state map showing highways

Rather moderate tax collections make Delaware at first glance an attractive place, but in fact, low taxes are a necessary measure to ensure the life of the state.

Wyoming

There is no income tax, trade - 4%, fuel - $ 0.24.
The state of Wyoming has a large income from the sale of rights to extract natural resources - oil and minerals. As a result, taxes are very low here.

Louisiana

State income tax is 2-6%, fuel surcharge is $0.2, and sales tax is 4%.
The sugar state is famous not only for the production of sugar from cane, but is also the second largest producer of oil and gas.

The largest Russian diasporas

When a person travels to a foreign country, he is always interested in where his former compatriots prefer to settle on its territory. Someone aspires to these places, wanting to be among their own, someone avoids too popularized places, but in any case it is better to know where Russians live in America.

Texas, Houston

The local Russian community is represented mainly by a scientific social group. The fact is that on the territory of Houston there is a space center, as well as oil producers.

Russian-American cooperation has led to the fact that a stable Russian diaspora has formed in Houston - there are Cultural Center, a small theater and even a Russian newspaper.

In the local library you can find books in your native language. About 54,000 Russians live in Texas, more than 30,000 of them live in Houston.

Detailed map of Texas showing all cities

Washington, Seattle

Washington DC map showing highways

California, San Francisco

The Californian Russian diaspora differs significantly from all others - there are several clan associations that are strictly ranked. The most influential is the oldest community - the descendants of its current members arrived in the United States in the 19th century.

The second community - on Gieri Boulevard - consists of those who arrived not so long ago.

The third relates to Silicon Valley.

Map of the distribution of the states of America by region

Due to the proximity of the ocean, the climate is slightly more humid, but the local population has such advantages as good beaches and seafood at relatively low prices.

The East of the United States of America beckons visitors with the help of the Big Apple - New York City. This is one of the major cities in this region, and Russians have practically own quarter. Of course, we are talking about Brighton - a mixture of Soviet culture with the American dream.

If we consider the state of New York, then everything is as simple and easy as in neighboring New Jersey. Quiet, comfortable, prices are high, but at the same time, everyone can afford everything.

Map of New Jersey showing all cities

In Jersey, everything is not as simple as one would like - there is a hotbed of banditry Trenton, there is a cozy and bright Princeton. Finding a job here can be a problem, because even the local population often travels to work in neighboring New York. There are universities in southern New Jersey, which means that you can find very, very cheap housing. True, and the level of comfort it will be low.

Pennsylvania attracts Russian speakers no less than Brighton Beach - this is where Philadelphia is located, which, according to the second wave of migrants, was a dream city.

In addition to the described Mid-Atlantic states, New England is also popular - New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut. Once the first pilgrims settled here.

To this day, here you can meet representatives of the most different countries. New England is a very safe region. Climatic conditions here are close to continental, nature is rich in colors and gifts. The cities here are quite small, the local population likes silence.

The United States on the world map is not only the most powerful superpower of our time, an economic, political and cultural leader modern world, but also one of the most interesting countries in the world in terms of tourism.

USA on the world map in Russian

Huge and diverse territories, a large population, large and developed cities, a bright, albeit young, history compose big picture a place where you can travel indefinitely, marveling at the diversity of natural landscapes, the richness of different cultures and the modern achievements of science and economy.

And even though the USA does not have such an ancient and rich culture as in the countries of Europe or Asia, modern achievements alleviate this relative disadvantage and allow the US to attract more than 70 million tourists annually.

This number of tourists allows the United States to rank second in terms of tourism potential, second only to.

The total area of ​​the United States is 9.5 million km², which allows the United States of America to share with China the 3rd and 4th places in terms of territory among all countries in the world.

Where is?

The United States of America is located in the Western Hemisphere on the continent North America . From the west, the mainland of the United States of America is bounded by Pacific Ocean, from the east - Atlantic. The country also includes Alaska partly washed by the Arctic Ocean. Alaska is separated from the main body of the American states by Canada.

Administrative division

The administrative division of the United States is quite complex. The country is divided into:

• 48 so-called continental states connected by land borders;
• 2 states separated from the main territory (Alaska and Hawaii);
• District of Columbia with the capital of the country Washington;
• overseas territories with different legal status (Puerto Rico, Guam, Palmyra atoll and others).

Despite their officially equal status, the roles of the states in domestic politics and the economy are very different, since the states themselves are extremely heterogeneous. For example, Alaska is 430 times larger than Rhode Island, and California is 80 times larger than Wyoming.

the largest states countries by territory are:

1. Alaska(more than 1.7 million km²);
2. Texas(almost 700 thousand km²);
3. California(more than 420 thousand km²).

The population is unevenly distributed throughout the country. The most populated are the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, the Great Lakes region and the Gulf of Mexico coast. The states of the northwest have the smallest number of inhabitants - Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming, North Dakota. most populated states USA are:

• California(40 million people);
• Texas(27 million inhabitants);
• Florida(more than 20 million people);
• state New York(almost 20 million inhabitants);
• Illinois(almost 13 million people);
• Pennsylvania(12.7 million people).

Largest settlements

When listing the largest US cities by population, one should consider the preferred settlement type in this country. In the United States, it is extremely common to live in the suburbs outside the administrative boundaries of cities, so the number largest cities does not strike the imagination.

The American agglomerations created by merging cities, towns and settlements are among the largest in the world.

By population within administrative boundaries, the largest American cities are:

1. New York, population 8.5 million people;
2. Los Angeles, population 3.8 million people;
3. Chicago- 2.7 million inhabitants;
4. Houston, population 2.3 million people;
5. Philadelphia and Phoenix each have 1.5 million inhabitants.

The list of urban agglomerations shows a completely different number of residents involved in labor migration agglomeration core:

• New York agglomeration - more than 21 million people;
• Los Angeles agglomeration - 15 million people;
• agglomeration Chicago- more than 9 million inhabitants;
• agglomeration Boston- 7.2 million people;
• agglomerations Dallas and San Francisco have a population of 6.5 million people.

Curious is the fact that the capital of the country Washington is not included in the list of the largest cities and agglomerations of the United States.

How to get to the United States of America?

You can only get to the US air transport , except for such an exotic and expensive mode of transport in our time as sea transport.

How many time zones?

The continental United States, which consists of 48 mainland states, has the following Time Zones:

1. UTC-4- North American Eastern Time;
2. UTC-5- Central American time;
3. UTC-6- Mountain time;
4. UTC-7- North American Pacific Time.

The state of Alaska has Alaska Standard Time. UTC-9. On the Hawaiian Islands Hawaiian-Aleutian Standard Time in effect UTC-10.

The maximum time difference in the United States is observed between the Atlantic coast and Hawaii and is 6 hours.

Due to the huge size of the US and Russia and the abundance of time zones in these countries difference in time can range from relatively small sizes (6 hours between Kaliningrad and the East Coast in summer period) to almost a daily difference at the border of Chukotka and Alaska (the difference in summer is 20 hours).

Thus, when it is noon in Kamchatka or Chukotka, in Alaska the time is 16 hours, and in Hawaii 14 hours, but of the previous day.

Difference between capitals countries in Moscow and Washington is 7 hours in summer and 8 in winter.

How to fly from Russia?

Due to the fact that Russia and the United States do not have a land border, practically the only way to get to this country is to use air transport. Air communication between Russian capital th and major cities USA developed good enough. From Moscow, you can fly with Russian or US airlines to the following cities in the United States:

• New York;
• Washington;
• Los Angeles;
• Chicago;
• Boston;
• Dallas.

Travel time is from 9 hours when flying by East Coast USA and from 12 hours - to the Western.

You can also fly to the United States using connecting flights at European airports.

You can find a plane ticket to the States using this search form. Specify departure and arrival cities, date and number of passengers.

From Petersburg flights to, Washington and Los Angeles are available, but you will have to make a transfer in Moscow. Travel time for a flight from St. Petersburg to New York with a connection in the Russian capital will be 14 hours. In order to get to the USA from other cities of Russia, you will have to use a transfer in Moscow or at European airports.

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