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Geography and climate
- Climate : The climate varies from state to state:
Generally warm in the south and humid in the states that border the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic. Dry heat is found in the more central states. The northeast experiences warm to hot summers but cold and snowy winters. The West coast is fairly temperate all year, with warm summers, and fairly heavy rainfall on the northwest coast. - Geography : Varies from region to region. Mountain ranges lie on the East Coast (Appalachians) and towards the west (Rockies). The central states are a mix of desert, plains and woodlands. Dramatic coastlines lie to the northeast.
- Seas / Oceans : Atlantic Ocean (to the east)
Pacific Ocean (to the west)
Gulf of Mexico (to the south)
Language learning in United States
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- Surface : 9 372 615 Km2
- Population : 298 213 000 inhabitants
31.82 inhab./Km2 - Languages : English
- Political system : Federal Republic since 1789.
- Religion : Protestantism and Catholicism
- Capital : Washington D.C.
- Main cities : New York City, Washington D.C., Boston, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles
- Currency : Dollar
On February 21st 2006 : 0.839687 euros = 1 dollar - Electricity :
- 110 volts AC, 60Hz.
- Plugs are of the flat two-pin type.
- European electrical appliances that are not fitted with dual-voltage capabilities will require a converter/adapter. It is best to purchase this before arrival.
The USA is divided into six time zones:
Eastern Standard Time: GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October).
Central Standard Time: GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October).
Mountain Standard Time: GMT - 7 (GMT - 6 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October).
Pacific Standard Time: GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October).
Alaska: GMT - 9 (GMT - 8 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October).
Hawaii: GMT - 10.