50 Interesting Facts about USA

Recognised as the hub of technology and research as well as a leading land of opportunities, the USA is full of life-changing career opportunities. Many look up to this destination to pursue their higher education whereas others find it the ideal spot to pursue a lucrative job. But do you know there are a lot of interesting facts about the USA? So whether you are planning to study in the USA or looking forward to pursuing a career there, we have devised a list of 50 interesting facts about USA that one should know before getting on board! 

Interesting Facts about USA

1. The official state animal of California is a grizzly bear but there have been no grizzly bears in California since 1922. 
2. The Pentagon office is still recorded to be the largest building in the world. 
3. The USA in the year 1919, once outlawed alcohol during the Eighteenth Amendment.
4. The miniature golf was first played in Georgia. 
5. On average, Americans tend to eat about 100 acres of pizza every day.
6. The United States has no official language. 

7. Alaska was bought from Russia at 2 cents per acre. 

8. It is legal for children to smoke in the United States.

9. The USA has the world’s largest Air Force. 

10. Spanish is the second most common language spoken in the US. 

11. The popular city of USA, Los Angeles, is recorded as the city with the most traffic in the US. 

12. Three of the world’s oldest rivers flow in the United States. 

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Fun Facts about USA

1. The United States became the first country to gain freedom from European powers in the year 1783. 
2. Delaware was the first state whereas New Hemisphere was the ninth state that accepted the constitution of the United States.
3. Robert G Heft, a high school student designed the current flag of the USA
4. The flag of the USA consists of 13 stripes indicating the original thirteen colonies. 
5. The USA houses the world’s largest gold reserves. 
6. The USA was declared free from foreign rule on July 2nd, however, it was on the 4th of July when John Hancock gave his first signature on the declaration. 

7. It is observed that in states like Iox, Montana, and North Dakota; there are more cows than humans. 

8. The great Statue of Liberty is actually situated in New Jersey rather than New York. 

9. The world’s longest Boardwalk is observed in Atlantic City. 

10. The first capital of the nation was Philadelphia. 

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12. Harvard University was the first university ever established in the United States. 

13. George Washington was not the first face to be printed on the one-dollar bill. 

14. New Amsterdam was the original name of New York that later on got changed in the 17th century. 

15. Back in the 19th century, Alaska was a part of Russia.

16. The Liberty Bell of the USA belongs to London. 

17. The USA has 43 giant presidential heads in Texas. 

18. The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is observed to be the most visited museum in the USA. 

19. New Jersey is known to be home for the world’s highest roller coaster. 

20. In the year 1920, women finally got the right to vote in the United States. 

21. Alaska consists of a longer coastline than all the 49 other states of the USA combined together. 

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Facts about USA for Kids

1. USA was the first nation to build a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. 
2. USA records world’s biggest GDP. 
3. Almost the entire Nevada is owned by the US government.
4. It is observed that more people live in New York city than 40 out of 50 states of the US. 
5. The water stored in Lake Superior could cover all of America up to 1 feet. 
6. The US flag has been revised 27 times. 
7. The Statue of Liberty of USA was a gift from French. 

1. The tallest monument in USA is the Gateway Arch.
2. The flag of the USA consists of 50 stars representing 50 states.
3. The national anthem of America- ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ was soon adopted by a sarcastic comment from Rober Ripely.
4. On average almost one-third of adults in the US are obese. 
5. The US has the highest rate of the tornado as compared to any other country in the world.
6. The first Black president of the United States was Barack Obama.
7. Hawaii is the widest state in the USA. 
8. Abraham Lincoln was the only US president who owned a patent and a salon.
9. George Washington was not the first President to reside in the White House, instead, it was John Adams and his wife Abigail. 
10. Ronald Reagan was the oldest President to serve the country.

1. It is not necessary for one to have a driver’s license to compete in NASCAR. 
2. The US has the 4th Longest River System in the World
3. The US is home to the most iconic musical artists of all time i.e Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and Beyonce.
4. Washington didn’t become the capital of the US until 1790.
5. The US film industry i.e. Hollywood is the largest, oldest, and most profitable film industry in the world.
6. The US was the first nation to use the title of “President” for its head of state.

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Quiz

Question 1: What is the capital city of the United States?

A.New York City

B.Los Angeles

C.Washington, D.C.

D. Chicago

Question 2: What is the national animal of the United States?

A.Eagle

B.Bear

C.Deer

D.Lion

Question 3: Which famous landmark is located in New York City?

A.Golden Gate Bridge

B.Statue of Liberty

C.Space Needle

D.Willis Tower

Question 4: What is the national bird of the United States?

A. Eagle

B.Robin

C. Owl

D.Hummingbird

Answers

Q:1 C. Washington, D.C.

Q:2 A. Eagle

Q:3 B. Statue of Liberty

Q:4 A. Eagle

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