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When you travel to this well-known country you’ll never run out of places to visit.  It has many cultural icons and iconic landmarks. We see so much about this country in movies, in television shows and on social media!

Yes you’ve guessed right! We are talking about the United States of America, a country that has contributed much to the world.  We share a few things the USA is famous for.

Disney

From the films and cartoons of our childhood to the epic theme parks around the world, Disney has brought happiness to children and adults since 1937. Walt Disney was born in Chicago, he gave us wonderful cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. He also gave us the Disneyland amusement park in Anaheim, Los Angeles, which first opened in 1955.

‘…happiness to children and adults…’

Grand Canyon

The USA has incredible breath-taking landscapes. Perhaps the most well-known is the Grand Canyon in Arizona. The formation of the Grand Canyon began over six million years ago through a process of geological activity and erosion by the Colorado River. Today, it is the second most visited National Park in The USA. It is estimated that there is over 1,000 caves hidden in the Grand Canyon.

‘…formation began over six million years ago…’

Hollywood

The American movie industry is the oldest in the world; one place in the USA that is synonymous with the American movie industry is Hollywood in Los Angeles California. Also called Tinsletown, it’s the show-biz capital of the world and home to many famous television and film studios and record companies. Another must-see attraction is the Hollywood sign up in the Hollywood Hills. You can take a tour of these places when you visit.

‘…show-biz capital of the world …’

McDonald’s

For better or worse, America is famous for its fast food. One of their most famous fast food companies is McDonald’s. Who hasn’t had a burger and fries from McDonald’s? Founded in 1940, McDonalds is now available in 100 countries around the world. Although McDonald’s is best known for its hamburgers, cheeseburgers and french-fries, they also serve chicken products, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, wraps, and desserts.

‘…hamburgers, cheeseburgers and french-fries…’

NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the world-famous space agency that is in charge of the civilian space programme, aeronautics and space research. Through NASA many American astronauts have taken a giant leap for mankind. NASA’s most famous astronauts are Neil Armstrong and Alan Shepard, the Apollo 13 crew and Sally Ride, to name but a few. NASA put the first man on the moon; you can watch rocket launches on NASA’s launch pads of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station or Kennedy Space Centre.

‘…you can watch rocket launches…’

New York

Even if you’ve never been to New York before, it might feel like you have been because thousands of TV shows, movies and music videos have been filmed here. Everywhere you go in New York it feels like you’re on a movie set. There are so many things that New York is famous for; the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, Grand Central Terminal, and The Empire State Building.

‘…it feels like you’re on a movie set…’

Stars and Stripes

The American flag is probably recognisable around the world. During your travels, you’ll see it everywhere; in people’s gardens, on bumper stickers, on clothing, in windows and it is even on the moon. The flag is nicknamed the Stars and Stripes, the Star-Spangled Banner and Old Glory.

‘…even on the moon…’