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Overview
The United States of
America. Well, where to start. The image of the USA hasn't been very
good lately. Starting wars all over the world, pulling the entire world
into an economic downturn and of course the foolishness of electing Bush
as president twice. These things have pretty much been the trademarks of
this country. However, don't believe what people tell you. It's always
best to see with your own eyes. So if you haven't been to the United
States yet you should really take a look.
A bit of History
Britain's American colonies
broke with the mother country in 1776. Remember the Boston Tea Party?
These colonies were recognized as the new nation of the United States of
America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the following two
centuries, 37 new states were added to the original 13 as the nation
expanded across the North American continent and also added a few
overseas territories such as Hawaii and Alaska. The two most traumatic
experiences in the United States history were the Civil War (1861-65)
and the Great Depression of the 1930s. Buoyed by victories in World Wars
I and II and the end of the Cold War in 1991, the Unites States remain
the world's most powerful nation. The economy is the largest in the
world and is marked by steady growth, low unemployment rapid advances in
technology.
How to Get There
The only nonstop flight
between Thailand and the United States is the
Thai Airways
service to Los Angeles. Most other airlines also offer good connecting
to cities on the West Coast. If you need to travel to some of the more
remote cities in North America,
Northwest Airlines and
United Airlines
are the best choices.
The Highlights
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Go for a walk in
Hollywood and meet the movie stars |
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Try your luck in
one of the casinos in Las Vegas |
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Get natural in
Yosemite National Park |
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Check out the Big
Apple (New York City) to see what all the fuss is about |
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Surf in Hawaii
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Country Profile
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Country Name |
United States
of America |
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Capital City |
Washington DC |
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Major Gateways |
Chicago (ORD)
Los Angeles (LAX)
New York City (NYC)
San Francisco (SFO) |
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Population |
307 million |
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Languages |
English |
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Main Religions |
Protestant,
Catholic |
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Currency
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United States
Dollar
(USD) |
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Time Difference with Thailand |
-11h to -14h |
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Calling Code |
+1 |
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Best Time to Visit |
All year round
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Visa Requirement for Thai Citizens |
Visa required |
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Travel Time from
Bangkok |
17h (nonstop) |
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More info |
www.usatourism.com
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Map |
Click here
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National Flag |
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