The USA on the world map is not only the most powerful superpower of our time, the economic, political and cultural leader of the modern world, but also one of the most interesting countries in the world in terms of tourism.

USA on the world map in Russian

Huge and diverse territories, a large population, large and developed cities, a vibrant, albeit young, history make up big picture a place where you can travel endlessly, marveling at the diversity of natural landscapes, the richness of different cultures and modern achievements of science and economics.

And even though the USA does not have such an ancient and rich culture as in the countries of Europe or Asia, modern achievements mitigate this relative disadvantage and allow the United States to attract more than 70 million tourists annually.

This number of tourists allows the United States to take second place in terms of tourism potential, second only to.

The total area of ​​the United States is 9.5 million km², which allows the United States of America to share with China the 3rd and 4th largest territories among all countries in the world.

Where is?

The United States of America is located in the Western Hemisphere on the continent North America. From the west, the mainland of the United States of America is limited by the Pacific Ocean, from the east - by the Atlantic. The country also includes Alaska, partially washed by the Arctic Ocean. Alaska is separated from the main American states by Canada.

Administrative division

The administrative divisions of the United States are quite complex. The country is divided into:

• 48 so-called continental states, connected by land borders;
• 2 states separated from the main territory (Alaska and Hawaii);
• District of Columbia with the capital of the country, Washington;
• overseas territories with different legal status (Puerto Rico, Guam, Palmyra Atoll and others).

Despite the officially equivalent status of the states, their role in domestic politics and economics varies greatly, since the states themselves are extremely heterogeneous. For example, the state of Alaska is 430 times larger than the state of Rhode Island, and the population of California is 80 times larger than the population of Wyoming.

Largest states Countries by territory are:

1. Alaska(more than 1.7 million km²);
2. Texas(almost 700 thousand km²);
3. California(more than 420 thousand km²).

The population is unevenly distributed throughout the country. The most populated areas are the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, the Great Lakes region, and the Gulf Coast. The states of the northwest have the smallest number of residents - Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming, North Dakota. Most populous states USA are:

• California(40 million people);
• Texas(27 million inhabitants);
• Florida(more than 20 million people);
• state NY(almost 20 million inhabitants);
• Illinois(almost 13 million people);
• Pennsylvania(12.7 million people).

Largest settlements

When listing the largest cities in the United States by population, you should consider your preferred type of settlement in this country. In the United States, living in suburbs outside the administrative boundaries of cities is extremely common, so the number of largest cities is not amazing.

America's metropolitan areas, created by merging cities, towns and settlements, are among the largest in the world.

By population Within administrative boundaries, the largest American cities are:

1. NY, population 8.5 million people;
2. Los Angeles, population 3.8 million;
3. Chicago- 2.7 million inhabitants;
4. Houston, population 2.3 million people;
5. Philadelphia And Phoenix each have 1.5 million inhabitants.

The list of urban agglomerations shows a completely different number of residents involved in labor migration sintering core:

• New York agglomeration - more than 21 million people;
• Los Angeles agglomeration - 15 million people;
• agglomeration Chicago- more than 9 million inhabitants;
• agglomeration Boston- 7.2 million people;
• agglomerations Dallas And San Francisco have a population of 6.5 million people.

It is interesting that the capital of the country Washington is not listed on the list of the largest cities and metropolitan areas in the United States.

How to get to the United States of America?

You can only get to the USA by air transport, except for such an exotic and expensive mode of transport in our time as sea.

How many time zones?

The continental United States, consisting of 48 mainland states, has the following Time Zones:

1. UTC-4- North American Eastern Time;
2. UTC-5- Central American time;
3. UTC-6- Mountain time;
4. UTC-7- North American Pacific Time.

The state of Alaska uses Alaskan Standard Time - UTC-9. The Hawaiian Islands are on Hawaiian-Aleutian Standard Time. UTC-10.

The maximum time difference in the United States is observed between the Atlantic coast and Hawaii and is 6 hours.

Due to the enormous size of the United States and Russia and the abundance of time zones in these countries difference in time can range from relatively small sizes (6 hours between Kaliningrad and the East Coast in summer) to almost a daily difference near the border Chukotka and Alaska (the difference in summer is 20 hours).

Thus, when it is noon in Kamchatka or Chukotka, in Alaska the time is 16 hours, and in Hawaii it is 14 hours, but the previous day.

Difference between capitals countries Moscow and Washington is 7 hours in summer and 8 in winter.

How to fly from Russia?

Due to the fact that Russia and the United States do not have a land border, practically the only way to get into this country is to use air transport. Air traffic between the Russian capital and the largest cities of the USA is developed good enough. From Moscow you can fly on Russian or US airlines to the following cities in the United States:

• NY;
• Washington;
• Los Angeles;
• Chicago;
• Boston;
• Dallas.

Travel time ranges from 9 hours when flying to the East Coast of the USA and from 12 hours when flying to the West Coast.

You can also fly to the United States using connecting flights at European airports.

You can find a plane ticket to the States using this search form. Specify cities of departure and arrival, date And number of passengers.

From St. Petersburg Flights to, Washington and Los Angeles are available, but you will have to make a transfer in Moscow. Travel time when flying from St. Petersburg to New York with a connection in the Russian capital will be 14 hours. In order to get to the USA from other Russian cities, you will have to use a transfer in Moscow or at European airports.

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Map of the USA from satellite. Explore satellite map of USA online in real time. A detailed map of the United States created using high-resolution satellite imagery. As close as possible, the satellite map of the United States allows you to study in detail the streets, individual houses and landmarks of the United States. The map of Israel from a satellite can easily be switched to regular map mode (diagram).

USA- a country on the continent of North, which is located between Mexico and Canada. In addition to the mainland, the United States has numerous islands. The capital of the USA is Washington. The official language is English, but due to its proximity to Mexico and large numbers of Latin American immigrants, Spanish is becoming more widely used. The USA is washed by the waters of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

The USA has several climate zones - subtropical (in the southern part) and temperate. In the northern part of the United States, the difference in seasons is clearly felt. Winters in the north are long, cold, summers are warm, but often cool and short. In the southern regions, summer reigns all year round, especially in Florida and Hawaii.

USA- not just a huge state. This is a country of immigrants, a place where different cultures and traditions intertwine. Despite the fact that there are no medieval or ancient monuments in the United States, this country constantly attracts numerous tourists due to its natural attractions and other interesting places. The most visited cities in America are New York, the cultural and economic center of the United States, Los Angeles, where Hollywood is located, Las Vegas, famous for its casinos and vibrant nightlife, and Washington, the capital and location of the White House.

The natural attractions of the USA are amazing. The most notable of them is Niagara Falls. The second most important attraction of this kind is the Grand Canyon, located in the center of the United States, in the state of Nevada. There are also dozens of national parks and reserves in the United States, each of which is unique and interesting.

US resorts are Florida, California and Hawaii. The latter are considered one of the best holiday destinations and a kind of separate exotic world with its own traditions and culture.

USA map

Detailed map of the USA in Russian. Explore a map of the USA from satellite. Zoom in and see streets, houses, and landmarks on a map of the United States.

The entire stretching from ocean to ocean, the middle part of the territory USA is influenced by a continental climate. In the north, the border of the United States of America is represented by Canada, and in the south by Mexico. Alaska is located in the northwest of North America, separated by the Bering Strait from the Russian northeast. The Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago consisting of 24 islands.

Hawaiian Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, in its central part. Hawaii is separated from the mainland by 4 kilometers of Pacific water. In addition to the Hawaiian Islands, the largest and most famous are also: Maui, Kahulawi, Oahu, Kauai. All these islands are mountainous and low.

Generally, USA climate temperate, in the southern part of the country - subtropical. The midwest and northeast of the country have fairly long winters, with temperatures dropping below zero. But winter in the southern part of the United States is very warm and sunny. Spring and autumn are ideal for relaxation.

The southern coast of California always enjoys warm weather. On the coast of Florida and the Hawaiian Islands the climate is maritime and tropical. From May to November the islands are under the influence of tropical cyclones. At this time the amount of precipitation is maximum. But, nevertheless, the rains are not long, and most of the time, the sun still shines.

Population of the United States of America, mostly migrants. Approximately 15 million of the population are of Hispanic, Puerto Rican or Mexican descent. About 12 percent of the population is African American, numbering approximately 26.5 million people. There are about one and a half million Indians in the country.

There are five time zones in the country, hence the difference with Moscow is 7-12 hours. The country's official language is English, but French and Spanish are also common. The population of the United States professes all religions of the world, however, the most widespread is Protestantism.

The country's population has a number of characteristics. For example, Americans do not like stiffness; they dress in clothes that are comfortable for them, without thinking too much about how they look. When communicating, they address each other simply, even if there is a significant age difference between the interlocutors. And, of course, Americans are proud of their country and their origins. The population of the USA is approximately 313 million people. The United States of America consists of 50 equal states that have their own constitution and laws.

California is most often called the Golden State. It's funny to note that 12% of locals here are unemployed. However, there is another side - this is where 88 billionaires live, more than 10,000 families have a total annual budget of more than $30,000,000.

Map of the USA showing all American states

All this does not prevent California from having colossal debts, but thanks to Hollywood and Silicon Valley, this situation is gradually improving.

The next richest states are Florida and Illinois.

Lowest taxes

Delaware State Road Map

Fairly moderate tax revenues make Delaware an attractive place at first glance, but in fact low taxes are a necessary measure to ensure the livelihood of the state.

Wyoming

There is no income tax, trade - 4%, fuel - $0.24.
The state of Wyoming has large revenues from the sale of rights to extract natural resources - oil and minerals. Thanks to this, taxes are very low here.

Louisiana

State income tax is 2-6%, fuel surcharge is $0.2, and sales tax is 4%.
The Sugar State is famous not only for the production of sugar from cane, but is also a second producer of oil and gas.

The largest Russian diasporas

When a person travels to a foreign country, he is always interested in where his former compatriots prefer to settle on its territory. Someone strives to these places, wanting to be among their own, someone avoids overly popularized places, but in any case, it is better to know where Russians live in America.

Texas, Houston

The local Russian community is represented mainly by a scientific social group. The fact is that in Houston there is a space center, as well as oil producers.

Russian-American cooperation has led to the formation of a stable Russian diaspora in Houston - there is a cultural center, a small theater and even a Russian newspaper.

You can find books in your native language at your local library. About 54,000 Russians live in Texas, more than 30,000 of them in Houston.

Detailed map of Texas showing all cities

Washington, Seattle

Map of Washington showing roads

California, San Francisco

The Californian Russian diaspora is significantly different from all others - there are several clan associations that are strictly ranked. The most influential is the oldest community - the descendants of its current members arrived in the United States back in the 19th century.

The second community - on Gieri Boulevard - consists of those who arrived not so long ago.

The third relates to Silicon Valley.

NY

The local Russian-speaking population is the densest and largest in the entire United States - 1.6 million people. This is where Brighton Beach is located - there are Russian shops, restaurants, newspapers, baths... Everything an emigrant's soul desires.

Immigration to the United States of America

It’s not enough to decide to move; you also need to decide in which of the fifty states you can build real happiness. American states are so different that it will not be so easy to choose.

Conventionally, Americans divide their country into four parts - West, South, Midwest and Northeast.

1. The northeastern states are quite popular among Russian emigrants. Firstly, it’s the easiest place to fly here, which means you can fly home from time to time. The Northeast has a highly developed economy and a fusion of many cultures. Secondly, there is a fairly high level of tolerance among the population - visitors are treated loyally and friendly. Most of the population lives in urban environments, so local megacities amaze with the speed of life and the number of people. Thirdly, the climate here resembles that familiar to Russians, all seasons are clearly defined.

   Map of the distribution of American states by region

   Due to the proximity of the ocean, the climate is slightly more humid, but the local population has such advantages as good beaches and seafood at relatively low prices.

2. The eastern United States of America attracts visitors with the help of the Big Apple - New York City. This is one of the large cities in this region, and the Russians practically have their own quarter here. Of course, we are talking about Brighton - a mixture of Soviet culture and the American dream.
3. If we consider the state of New York, then everything is as simple and easy as in neighboring New Jersey. Quiet, cozy, prices are high, but at the same time everyone can afford everything.

   Map of New Jersey showing all cities

4. In Jersey, everything is not as clear as we would like - there is Trenton, a hotbed of gangsterism, and there is cozy and bright Princeton. Finding work here can be a problem, because even the local population often travels to neighboring New York to work. Southern New Jersey has universities, which means you can find very, very cheap housing there. True, its level of comfort will be low.
5. Pennsylvania attracts Russian speakers no less than Brighton Beach - this is where Philadelphia is located, which, according to second-wave migrants, was a dream city.
   

In addition to the described Mid-Atlantic states, New England is also popular - New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut. Once upon a time, the first pilgrims settled here.

To this day, you can meet representatives of various countries here. New England is a very safe region. The climatic conditions here are close to continental, nature is rich in colors and gifts. The towns here are quite small, and the local population likes the silence.

The maps of the world that we see from childhood — especially those that are shown to us in school — shape our understanding of how the world works. There would be nothing wrong with this if we did not forget that a flat map is just a conditional and distorted representation of a round world.

However, many of us transfer the stereotypes learned through the map to our personal attitude towards the real world. We are beginning to believe that there are countries that play a dominant role in the world, located in its center, and there are those that play a subordinate role, located on its periphery.

As will be seen below, in different countries - Russia, Europe, USA, China, Australia, Chile, South Africa - world maps are very different. It all depends on what the map author chooses in each of the following three conditions: 1) how to center the map relative to West and East; 2) how to center the map relative to North and South; 3) what projection method to use.

World map for Russia

The vertical axis of the world (centering the West and the East) passes through Moscow. Both America and Australia find themselves on the periphery of the world. The Pacific Ocean is not perceived as a coherent space.

World map for Europe

The vertical axis of the world passes through London. As with the Russian map, here both America and Australia find themselves on the periphery of the world, and the Pacific Ocean is not perceived as an integral space. Additionally, the equator (centering North and South) is shifted toward the bottom half of the map, making Africa, South America, and Australia appear smaller relative to North America and Eurasia than they actually are.

World map for USA

The vertical axis of the world passes through the USA. America turns out to be an “island” washed by the Pacific Ocean from the west and the Atlantic Ocean from the east. As in the European map, the equator is shifted to the lower half of the map, which makes the size of North America and Eurasia much larger in relation to the sizes of South America, Africa and Australia than it actually is. In addition, the perception of Russia, India and China becomes more complicated for an American: these countries are present to an American twice — in the west and in the east.

World map for China

On its map, China is located on the western coast of the Pacific Ocean. All continents have access to this ocean, except Africa and Europe, which thus find themselves on the periphery of the world.

World map for Australia

There is a general stereotype that what is above dominates, and what is below is in a subordinate position. Australians not only draw the vertical axis of the world through their continent, but also place it on top of all others, turning the map 180 degrees. Like the USA, they find themselves as an island lying between three oceans: the Pacific, Indian and Southern. Antarctica, hidden at the very bottom on all other maps, begins to play an important role.

World map for South Africa

South Africa, like Australia, appears at the top rather than at the bottom of the map, which makes it perceived as a country that dominates all others. South Africa turns out to be a peninsula wedged between two oceans: the Indian and Atlantic. The Pacific region and Russia are moving to the periphery of the world.