Basic Facts about America

If you know some basic facts about America, it must be useful to your English study.1.Foundation:It was founded in 1776, originally including 13 states;now it consists of 50 states. George Washington was elected as the first president.2.Name:The short name is the United States: we call it the US or U.S.A. for short. Its full name is the United States of America.3.Capital:Washington, District of Columbia(Washington, D.C.)4.National Flag:the Stars and Stripes, including 13 red and wh…