10 Interesting Facts about America

It is the time for us to discuss about the America facts. America is one of the largest and powerful countries in the world. It has great facilities as well as great economy. The people who live in this country are diverse in ethnicity. You may find African, Chinese, Japanese, Asian, English, Chicano or even Spanish people here. This country offers great freedom for those people to gain their happiness in America.

1.Bristlecone pine trees

The first point of the America facts talks the Bristlecone pine trees. These trees are considered as the oldest living organism on earth. They can be found living in some regions in US such as in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California.

 

2.States in US

America has fifty states. Every state in US has different size of area. If you want know the smallest state in US, you have to go to Rhode Island.  The area of this state is only 4,002 square kilometer. On the other hand, the largest state in America is gained by Alaska. It has the area of 1,717,854 square kilometer.

 

3.Prospect Creek

In some part of US, you will feel cool temperature. The lowest one on the history occurred on 23rd January 1971. It took place on Prospect Creek, Alaska. It was measuring -62°C or -80°F. The second record was gained in Rogers Pass, Montana. The temperature came in the level of -56°C or -70°F.

 

4.Alaska

On the fourth point of the America facts, you will see that the title of the longest coastline in US is taken by Alaska. The coastline is measuring 10,686 kilometer or 6,640 miles.

 

5.Iolani Palace

Not all of the people in the world know that there was a royal Palace located in US. You may go to Honolulu, Hawaii if you want to know about it. It is called as Iolani Palace which is now functioned as a museum. The monarchy was led by King Kalakaua and Queen Lili’uokalani. However, it was overthrown in 1893. In 1959, Hawaii became one of the states in US.

 

6.Mountain ranges

The location of the mountain ranges in US affects the climate of most states. The west coast of US has milder climate for it is situated near the ocean. If you come to Nevada or Arizona, you will feel hot and dry.

7.Mauna Kea

The tallest mountain based on the measurement of the seafloor is taken by the mountain located on Mauna Kea. It is a region in Hawaii, US. The height of this mountain is up to 10,000 meters or 32,000 feet. If it is measured above the sea level, the height of this mountain is only 13,796 feet.

 

8.Crater Lake

If you want to know the deepest lake in US, you have to go to the Crater Lake. It is situated in Oregon. The depth of this lake is measuring 1,932 feet or 589 m. Based on the world’s rank, this lake is placed on the seventh position.

9.Death Valley

When you have known the coldest temperature, you may need to know the hottest temperature. Based on the America facts, the record was taken in Death Valley. The temperature was counted in the level of 134 °F or 56 °C on 10th July 1913.

 

10.Official language

If you think that English is the official language of US, you are totally incorrect. This country does not have any official language even though English is the largest spoken language.

 

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