Independence Day

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Independence Day

The USA celebrates Independence Day on July, 4; here is the site to find materials for all ages and levels: http://bensguide.gpo.gov

Here is the article from this site:

The United States of America is located on the continent of North America. There are 50 states in the U.S. Forty-eight of the states form the contiguous United States. The U.S. borders on Canada to the north, and Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. On the east coast, the U.S. is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west coast it is bordered by the Pacific Ocean.

To the northwest of Canada is the state of Alaska. The state of Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean, southwest of California.

In addition to the 50 states, the U.S. has several territories and possessions, located in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

Capital City: Washington, D.C.

National Independence: July 4, 1776 Motto: In God We Trust Largest Cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose Border Countries and Oceans: Canada, Mexico, Atlantic Ocean,

Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean Population: 298,444,215 (July 2006 est.) Land Area: 3,615,123 sq. mi. (9,375,720 sq. km.) Highest Point: Mt. McKinley, Alaska, 20,320 ft. (6194 m.) above sea level Lowest Point: Death Valley, California, 282 ft (86 m.) below sea level Largest State: Alaska Smallest State: Rhode Island National Bird: Bald Eagle National Flower: Rose National Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner