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Information on America

Most information you find regarding America will show it is a beautiful country with a wealth of opportunity. America has a total area of more than 9 and a half million square kilometres, which is more than 2 times the size of the European Union, and has a population of nearly 300 million people.

Some interesting facts about America:

• The capital city is Washington, D.C. which is located just below New York on the East coast of America;
• The largest cities are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, San Diego, Detroit, Dallas, Phoenix and San Antonio;
• Mt. McKinley in Alaska is the highest point in the country at 6194 m above sea level, and the Death Valley in California is the lowest at 86 m below sea level;
• The national bird is the bald eagle, the national flower is the rose and the national anthem is The Star Spangled Banner; and
• Some famous holidays celebrated by Americans include Independence Day on 4 July, and Thanksgiving which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November each year.

More information on America found in this section includes the banking system in America, advice on what to do with your investments and pensions and where the best foreign currency exchange rates can be accessed.