INTRODUCTION

We are Rebecca,Charlotte,George,Andrew and Jessica.We are students at San Jose school in Lugo (Spain).We have recently done a project about the USA. We are setting up this blog beacause we want to share our information about the project with other people. In this blog you can find out information about the geography of the USA, its history, famous people, recent news, customs and traditions, daily life and sumbols of the country.
We hope you'll like it!

CLIMATE

The climate of the USA is varied due to its extension, you can find a tropical climate in Hawaii and Florida, and an Artic climate in Alaska , a temperate climate in California and a humid one in north-east States.

MOUNTAINS AND RIVERS

The most well-know rivers are: the Mississippi, the Missouri, the Big River , the Yukon and the Colorado River.
The Rocky Mountains stand out.
  
COLORADO RIVER:

MISSISSIPI:  

FAUNA

There are 400 species of mammals, 730 species of birds and 500 species of reptiles or anphibians. There are 91.000 species of insects too.

POPULATION

9,83 million square kilometres with more than 316 million people, the country is the third in population. It is one of the most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations is the world, product of inmigration on a large scale. It is on the other hand, the world`s largest national economy.

HISTORY

Spanish explorers were the first Europeans with Cristóbal Colón who reached Puerto Rico on November 19, 1492. Later, the British people conolized USA, but the American people proclaimed their indepence and there was a war against the British people. The war lasted from 1775 to 1783 and the victory was to North America. The golden age was a time of expansion and prosperity to the USA. 

COSTUMES AND TRADITIONS

SPORTS
The United States is keen on sport ,with millions of fans who like football  ,basketball, and hockey,and many other sports.

MUSIC
American music is very diverse with many styles, incluiding rhythm, blues, jazz, country, western, rock " n " roll and hip hop.

ARTS
The United States has a vibrant movie industry centered in Hollywood .

AMERICAN STYLE
Clothing styles vary by region and climate,but the American style of dressing is predominantly
casual. Denim ,sneakers ,cowboy hats and boots are some popular items . Some well-knoun
American brands are Ralph Lauren ,Calvin Klein ,Michael Kors and Victoria Secret.

RELIGION
Nearly every know religion is practied in the United States .More than 75 percent of Americans identyfly themselves as Christians .About 20 percent of the population has no religion.