An Introduction of the United States of America

A brief introduction of USA..It covers the geographical, political economic, cultural and military dimensions of USA government and its society.

1. Subject: US History - By: Imran Zahoor M. Phil-International Relations M.A Political Science M.A Diplomacy and Strategic Studies Diploma in US History [email protected] Lahore, Pakistan 0092-3214800309 Lecturer at Lahore School of Management Introduction-The United States of America

2. Lecture Outline Geography Natural Resources Natural Hazards Largest States by Area Largest States by Population Largest cities Government Economy Top Ten American Multinational Cultural of USA Bad Habits of Americans Secrets of Super Power Major challenges of USA at Global level Military Muscles of USA Amazing Facts of USA

3. Geography The USA- 3rd largest country in size 3rd largest in terms of population. Located in North America and is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean east by the Atlantic Ocean. Neighbours: Canada in North 8,893 km Mexico in South 3,327 km

4. Geography Area: 9,826,675 km 2 (3,794,100 sq mi)  Population: 31.88 million Birth Rate: 0.77%   Land: 93.24%   Water: 6.76%Coastline 19,920 km (12,380 mi) Highest point: Denali 6,190.5 m (20,310 ft)

5. Geography Lowest point: Bad water Basin −85 m (−279 ft) Longest river : Missouri River (3,734km..4 th in world ranking) 3,767 km (2,341 mi) Largest lake: Lake Superior 58,000 km 2  (22,394 sq mi) Languages: English, Spanish (no official national language)  Lake Placid in New York

6. Map of USA

7. Map of USA

8. Denali Highest Point of USA

9. Lowest Point of the USA Near Death Valley in California

10. Geography Nature of Land Vast plains in Centre M ountains in west H ills and low mountains in east B road river valleys in Alaska V olcanic topography in Hawaii.

11. Natural Resources Coal copper lead phosphates uranium bauxite gold iron mercury nickel petroleum natural gas timber

12. Natural Hazards Tsunamis ,volcanoes earthquake activity around Pacific Basin Hurricanes along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts Tornadoes in the Midwest and Southeast mud slides in California F orest fires in the west Flooding and permafrost in northern Alaska

13. Largest States by Area Alaska 663,267.262 sq. miles Texas 268,580.823 sq. miles California 163,695.574 sq. miles Montana 147,042.405 sq. miles New Mexico 121,589.48 sq. miles

14. Largest States by Population California 37,253,9562 Texas 25,145,5613 New York 19,378,1024 Florida 18,801,3105 Illinois 12,830,632

15. Largest Cities New York Los Angeles Chicago Houston Philadelphia

16. Government The U.S. government is a representative democracy with two legislative bodies. Senate  House of Representatives. The Senate consists of 100 seats with two seats from each state. The House of Representatives consists of 435 seats and are elected by the people from the 50 states.

17. Government The executive branch consists of the President who is also the head of government and chief of state. The U.S. also has a judicial branch of government that is made up of: The Supreme Court, The U.S. Court of Appeals The U.S. District Courts and The State and County Courts. The U.S. is comprised of 50 states and one district (Washington D.C.)

18. Economy The U.S. has the largest and most technologically advanced economy in the world. It mainly consists of the industrial and service sectors . The main industries include: petroleum, steel, motor vehicles, aerospace, telecommunications, chemicals, electronics, food processing, consumer goods, lumber and mining. Only a small part of the economy, includes: wheat, corn, other grains, fruits, vegetables, cotton, beef, pork, poultry, dairy products, fish and forest products.

19. Top Ten American Multinational Wal-Mart Exxon Mobil Corporation  Chevron Phillips 66 Apple Berkshire Hathaway General Motors General Electric General Electric Valero Energy Cargill

20. Cultural of USA When you meet Americans, be sure to look them in the eye, smile, and shake hands. It is considered bad-mannered in America to ask direct questions about religion, age, money, salary, weight or clothing size Americans are extremely punctual, always on time and never late. American men try to share equally with their wives in parenting and housework.

21. Americans love with pets Many elderly Americans live in old homes rather than with their children. Domestic violence is against the law and it is illegal to hit anyone: spouse, child, parent or even a pet. Do your own work. Copying from a friend, book, or the internet is called plagiarism and can cause expulsion from educational institution Cultural of USA

22. Cultural of USA Americans believe in freedom of choice and  they like personal space around them Americans strictly believe on to follow the law. Discriminating against or making any insulting statement about someone else’s religion or ethnicity is against the law and could be punishable, known as a hate crime Americans are extremely informal and call most people by their first name or nickname Asking “How are you?” is a simple greeting and is not a question about your health. Americans smile a lot and talk easily to strangers.

23. American President regard as highly Prestigious Person in USA

24. Some Bad Habits of Americans Spending too much time on watching T.V.. Eating too much fast food Skipping Breakfast Drinking too much alcohol Behaviour that leaves others angry, worried, or stressed all of the time. Over Use of painkillers. 

25. Secrets of Super Power Highly technological equipped Naval Power Stable and huge Economy Reliable Allies Everything under the name of democracy: Internally organized and stable.  Best utilization of past opportunities Control over natural resources Highest stake in United Nations

26. Instrumental Intelligence Network Political Influence by Aid Innovative and advanced Technology Globally Impact of Culture/Lifestyle Threat less Geographical Location Researched based Educational System Tourism Secrets of Super Power

27. Major challenges of USA at Global level Destabilized Middle East What to do with Putin Tired up to pay for Europe defence North Korea issue Rising China Free Trade Agreement Climatic degradation Countering Cyber Terrorism  Destabilization of West Africa The South Asia puzzle

28. Military Muscles of USA Military Budget: $ 711 billion Regular Army:1.4 million Reserve Army: 1.1 million Tanks: 8,700  Helicopters: 6400 Aircraft carriers 19. Frigates:8 Destroyers:63 Submarines: 70 Towed Artillery: 1299 Self Propelled Gun: 1934 Multiple Launched rockets: 1331 Coastal Defence Craft: 13 Mine Warfare: 11

29. American Aircraft Carrier

30. American Apache Gunship Helicopter

31. Deployment of American Aircraft Carrier around the World

32. US Military Basis

33. Amazing Facts of USA  A single American consumes the same amount of resources as 32 Kenyans. Though the majority of Americans speak English, there is no official national language in the U.S. One out of every three Americans is overweight. About 25% of Americans believe in rebirth. 27% Americans believe that they never landed over moon

34. More presidents were born in Virginia than in any other state. 100 acres of pizza are served in the U.S. every single day. July 4 is Independence Day of USA. The US developed the first nuclear weapons. World 23% oil is consumed by USA. Amazing Facts of USA