ENGLISH PEANUTS WORLD EXPLORER
Let's Explore the United States!
A journey through famous cities,
history and amazing places
1. Welcome to the USA!
Pack your imaginary suitcase! Today we are travelling to the United States of America, also called the USA.
It is a huge country with 50 states, exciting cities, mountains, forests and deserts.
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Nationality
American
Currency
US dollar
Main language
English
The American flag has 50 stars,
one for each state, and 13 stripes
representing the original colonies.
2. A Country of 50 States
The USA is made up of 50 states. Each state has its own capital.
California
Famous for Hollywood, beaches and national parks.
Famous for Hollywood, beaches and national parks.
New York
Home to New York City and the Statue of Liberty.
Home to New York City and the Statue of Liberty.
Florida
Known for warm weather, beaches and theme parks.
Known for warm weather, beaches and theme parks.
Alaska
The largest state, with mountains and glaciers.
The largest state, with mountains and glaciers.
Hawaii
A group of beautiful volcanic islands.
A group of beautiful volcanic islands.
Remember!
Washington, D.C. is the
capital of the USA.
New York City is not
the national capital.
3. A Little American History
Native American peoples lived across North America for thousands of years before European settlers arrived.
In 1776, thirteen British colonies declared their independence.
George Washington became the first US president in 1789.
In the 1860s, the American Civil War helped bring an end to slavery in the United States.
In 1969, American astronauts became the first humans to walk on the Moon.
Independence Day is celebrated
on 4 July every year.
4. Famous American Places
Statue of Liberty
A famous symbol of freedom in New York Harbor.
A famous symbol of freedom in New York Harbor.
White House
The official home and workplace of the US president in Washington, D.C.
The official home and workplace of the US president in Washington, D.C.
Grand Canyon
An enormous canyon in Arizona, shaped by millions of years of erosion.
An enormous canyon in Arizona, shaped by millions of years of erosion.
Golden Gate Bridge
A famous orange-red bridge in San Francisco.
A famous orange-red bridge in San Francisco.
Yellowstone National Park
A beautiful park famous for wildlife, geysers and hot springs.
A beautiful park famous for wildlife, geysers and hot springs.
5. Surprising Fun Facts!
The first Moon walk
Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon in 1969.
Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon in 1969.
Hollywood magic
Hollywood is famous for the film industry.
Hollywood is famous for the film industry.
Popular sports
Basketball, baseball and American football are very popular.
Basketball, baseball and American football are very popular.
A giant gift
France gave the Statue of Liberty to the USA as a symbol of friendship.
France gave the Statue of Liberty to the USA as a symbol of friendship.
Amazing nature
The USA has deserts, tropical beaches, snowy mountains and huge forests.
The USA has deserts, tropical beaches, snowy mountains and huge forests.
Wonderful work, Explorer!
You have discovered the USA.
Next destination: Canada!
Next destination: Canada!
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