United States of America (USA)
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Capital
Washington
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Local time
16:48
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Population
327.23 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+1
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Currency
$ USD (dollar)
United States of America (USA)
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Capital
Washington
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Local time
16:48
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Population
327.23 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+1
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Currency
$ USD (dollar)
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Average Salary
$ 4 600
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Petrol price
€ 0.76 pl
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Precipitation
715mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
9 629 091 km2
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Protected Area
14%
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Forest Area
34%
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Agricultural area
44%
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Railways
228218km
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Annual air passengers
822.95 m
Population
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Ethnicity
white
black
Asian
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Religion
Protestant - 52 %
Roman Catholic - 24 %
Mormon - 2 %
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Languages
English
Spanish
other Indo-European
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Armed Forces
1 347 300
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Murders
5 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
9 l/person
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Smoking
19.5%
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Diabetes
10.8%
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Tuberculosis
3 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
highly diversified, world leading, high-technology innovator, industrial export, petroleum, steel, motor vehicles, aerospace, telecommunications
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Agriculture
wheat, corn, other grains, fruits, vegetables, cotton, beef, pork, poultry
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Natural Resources
coal, copper, lead, molybdenum, phosphates, rare earth elements, uranium, bauxite, gold
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Energy Import
9%
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Natural Resources
coal, copper, lead, molybdenum, phosphates, rare earth elements, uranium, bauxite, gold
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Renewable Energy
8%
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CO2 Emissions
5 254 279kt
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Ease of Business
6 (Best=1, Worst=200)
What not to do when visiting United States of America (USA)
United States of America (USA) Don't do intensive eye contact and compliments with female business partners. Only small indication can be seen as sexual harassment.
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United States of America (USA) Don't extend the middle finger outwards - it's considered highly offensive.
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United States of America (USA) Don't ask about personal income, assets or other personal questions immediately after meet.
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Did you know?
All of the cobblestones used to line the streets in New York were originally stones found in the hulls of Belgian ships ballast.
United States of America (USA) Don't give white lilies as gift and don't give presents with the company logo, as it's obliged for advertising.
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United States of America (USA) Don't forget to greet children - Americans treat children equal to adults.
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United States of America (USA) Don't forget to take off hat, coat and sunglasses indoors.
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United States of America (USA) Don't forget to make a tight grip when shaking hands with direct eye contact - Americans consider it rude and arrogant when shaking hands without looking at each other's eyes.
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United States of America (USA) Don't get out of your vehicle if you are pulled by the police in America. It can be seen as aggressive and could land you in trouble.
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Did you know?
The government owns 32% of all land in the U.S.
United States of America (USA) Don't talk on a cell phone during the dinner when you are not alone - it's considered as rude and sign of poor manners. It any public setting talking loudly on the phone is seen as particularly rude.
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United States of America (USA) Don't call black people "Negro" or "Nigga" - they feel contempt for his indemnity as Negro mainly refers to Africa black slaves sold to the United States.
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United States of America (USA) Don't stick out the tongue to others, which is considered as obscene behaviour.
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United States of America (USA) Don't make surprise visits - make an appointment before visiting someone and prepare a small gift when visiting a friend.
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United States of America (USA) Don't make a chewing sound when dining and don't take the food from others, don't smoke at the dining table, don't persuade others to drink. Don't strip at the dinner table.
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Did you know?
The most eaten fruit in America is the banana.
United States of America (USA) Don't start to eat until the hostess starts or ask to start a meal.
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United States of America (USA) Don't drink or visibly transport alcohol in public.
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United States of America (USA) Don't be surprised if some Americans often use baseball expressions in business.
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United States of America (USA) Don't get insulted if someone has never heard of your country, confuses yours for another one, does idiotic stereotypes about it.
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New York (NYC) Don't block the sidewalks - they are like highways in New York. Never stop in the middle of one.
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Did you know?
Before 1863 the postal service in the US was free.
United States of America (USA) Don’t forget the hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coastal regions lasts from June to November.
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Tennessee Don't neglect to wave back at someone - just wave back all the times someone waves on you, otherwise you are blacklisted by the neighbourhood.
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Tennessee Don't be on the receiving end of a "Bless your heart." - that's when you know you are really fucked up.
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Hawaii Don't honk your car horn - it's considered rude in Hawaii. Just be patient and take it easy.
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Hawaii Don't bring chips or go empty-handed when invited to a local potluck - bring generous portions of food like pastries or poke (typical Hawaiian dish).
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Did you know?
The US produces 19% of the world's trash.
Tennessee Don't refuse to say y'all.
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Tennessee Don't get into the age-old debate of White Castle vs Krystal. You're not going to win on this one.
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Tennessee Don't ride up locals on the highway - they can brake you down to make even later. Rest assured.
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Colorado Don't ignore the wildlife warnings…wanna unexpected visitors in the night when camping?
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Colorado Don't forget the sunscreen if you plan to hike.
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Did you know?
There are 132 rooms in the US White House.
Colorado Don't bring 3.2 beer to the party - stay out of grocery store if you're looking for "real" beer.
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San Francisco County Don't use the words "West Bay" - that bit of land from Daly City down to around Palo Alto is called "the Peninsula".
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San Francisco County Don't stare at same-sex couples holding hands or kissing.
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Austin Don't get discouraged by Austin's Republican lawmakers. Austin is famous for its conservative policies in schools and other standards.
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Tennessee Don't be a vegetarian amongst a clan of carnivores.
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Did you know?
Hawaii is the only US state that grows cacao beans which go into the production of chocolate.
Tennessee Don't complain about the tea being too sweet.
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Milwaukee Don't tell people you don't drink - and not for religious reasons.
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San Francisco County Don't complain about the fog - it's been here longer than you.
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Denver Don't forget to drink plenty of water and hydrate properly - being closer to the sun by higher attitude also means quicker dehydration.
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Chicago Don't ask for ketchup when having a hot dog.
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Did you know?
Coffee represents 75% of all the caffeine consumed in the US.
Los Angeles Don't call it "Show business", it's called "the industry". Are you working in the industry?
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Portland Don't be scared to ask for a preferred pronoun (she/her, he/him, or they/them) when first meeting someone with non-binary gender.
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San Francisco Don't climb up Lombard street when in San Francisco.
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San Francisco Don't pilgrimage to the painted ladies.
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San Francisco Don't be that guy hanging off the side of a cable car.
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Did you know?
In 1872 Yellowstone in the US was the world's first national park.
Seattle Don't use person's clothing as a basis for determining employment status. The 30-year-old dressed like a college freshman can be a serious programmer making much more money than you.
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Los Angeles Don't violate the traffic "zipper" - if a lane is closed or merging, you are expected to let one car in front of you (every other car).
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San Diego Don't express negative opinion about Mexico and the Mexican culture.
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Detroit Don't put ketchup on hot dog. Chili, onions, mustard, maybe even cheese, but never ketchup.
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Seattle Don't assume it rains 300 days per year. Yes, it does rain a lot, but summer in Seattle has its fair share of sunny days. Unless you want to look like a tourist, leave the umbrella in your hotel room.
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Did you know?
The United States highway system could wrap around the world six times.
Seattle Don't expect sunny beaches. It's usually windy and the water is freezing.
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Denver Don't assume Denver is all about weed. Better to ask locals about the favourite IPA beers or sports instead of marijuana.
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