The United States of America is a large country in central and northwestern North America. The United States also includes several Pacific islands (primarily represented by the state of Hawaii) and an unincorporated Caribbean territory (the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico).
One of the most powerful and wealthy nations on earth and the third largest in territory and people, the United States has a mixture of densely populated urban areas with wide areas of low population and incredible natural beauty, making it a famous tourist destination. Each year travelers from around the world flock to Orlando and south Florida’s Miami, and New York, its top destinations, with many more trying their luck in Las Vegas, chilling out in Southern California or exploring Napa Valley wine country.
With a history of mass immigration dating from the 17th century, the United States prides itself on its "melting pot" of different cultures from around the globe.
Tour the famous battlefield and stand in the spot where President Lincoln gave the “Gettysburg Address.”
Find everything from shrimp grits to French gourmet in this southern culinary capital in South Carolina.
From the Colonial East to the Wild West, step back in time at some famous—and not-so-famous—destinations.
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