Origin of USA
Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492 with his arrival started the European colonization of the Americas. Also, with the arrival of Columbus what originated was the USA. Most of the colonies were formed after the year 1600, and the United States or the US was the first nation whose origins are fully recorded till now. After the peace treaty in the year 1783, the borders of the new nation were established. In the year 1776, on September 9 the Second Continental Congress adopted a new name called the "United Colonies.” But it was still a long way for the United States of America to be a symbol of freedom and independence.
This was all about the origin of the USA, later in this content, we will discuss the full form of the USA which is the main component of our discussion. We will also discuss the USA as a beaming and developed country.
USA Full form
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The Full form of the USA country or the US long form will be the same thing. USA: United States of America and US means the United States. US and USA both of the acronyms refer to the federal republic which consists of fifty states and also a federal district. Students must not confuse these two acronyms US and the USA as two different countries. They both are the same.
The USA is a country in North America. This is a federal republic of 50 other states as already mentioned. The USA includes 48 states, Alaska and the island state known as Hawaii makes it 50 states. The country is bordered by Canada on the north side, by the Atlantic Ocean on the east side, by the Gulf of Mexico on the Southside while by the Pacific Ocean on the Westside. The capital of the US is Washington, D.C.
The US is ranked as the fourth-largest country in the world after the three countries Russia, Canada, and China. The USA sizes almost twice the size of the European Union. The currency used in the US is the US dollar (USD). The US has no official language of its own, while the language English is spoken majorly across the country. The country’s total geographical area is 9,833,517 sq. km. with a total population of 331,002,600 (recorded in the year 2020). The national bird and symbol of the USA is the bald eagle.
After answering the questions such as ‘What is the full form of the USA?’ or ‘What is the full form of the US?” we must shift our discussion to the other related topics of the acronym USA, the full form of the USA country as already said is the United States of America. We will proceed with our discussion on the geographical location of the USA, the government rule in this country, and its economic structure which makes the country a developed nation. We have also included other important facts on the acronym USA or US.
Geography of USA
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The USA has a diverse topography-type climate. In the west, it features the high mountains. The central part is the plainland, hills and low mountains are as well present in the eastern regions of this country. Alaska consists of the rugged mountains and the river valleys and Hawaii’s landscape majorly marks the volcanic topography type. The climate of the U.S. is also diverse. The climate is mostly temperate, while it is tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic condition in Alaska, semiarid type in the plains, and arid condition in the Great Basin of the southwest region.
The country is also characterized by a diverse landscape which includes the tropical beaches in Florida, the Rocky Mountains, barren deserts on the Western side, it has dense wilderness areas in the Northeast and Northwest. The lowest point of the county is Death Valley which is at-86 meters and it has the highest peak named Denali that stands at a height of approximately 6,198 meters.
Government of USA
The USA follows the democratic system of governance just like our country India does. Votes are pooled and the candidate with the highest votes is elected as the president and Vice president of the country. Election criteria are the same, citizens who have completed the age of 18 years of age can take part in the vote. The citizens, therefore, are responsible to elect the President and the Vice President of the country. The current president of the USA who is elected in December 2020 is Joe Biden. The president of the US resides in the White House which is located in the capital city of the USA, Washington, D.C.
The law-making or the legislature of the country is the Congress of the United States. The assembly comprises two houses - the Senate and the House of Representatives. So, the USA is said to be a bicameral legislature. There are 100 senators involved in this system, two are from each state. The representatives are 435 in number. The supreme court of the US comprises nine justices who are then selected by the president but they must be approved by Congress as well.
The Economy of the U.S
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The country has the largest economy in the world which is mainly of the industrial and service sectors. The economy is the most technologically advanced worldwide. The majority of these industries include petroleum, automobile, telecommunication, steel, aerospace, food processing, consumer goods, and much more.
The Natural Resources of the USA
The USA is a country that has abundant natural resources as well. The natural deposits of the USA are as follows:
Deposits of coal
Petroleum
Natural Gas
Metallic resources - copper, uranium, bauxite, lead, gold, iron, nickel, silver, zinc, tungsten, timber, potash, phosphates, and others.
Natural Hazards in This Country
The country, the USA, is hit by numerous natural resources. Hurricanes occurring along the coastlines of the Gulf of Mexico, flooding and mudslides in California, the tornadoes in the Midwest and the southeast region. There are some other hazards including forest fires in the western part of the country, tsunamis, etc. also engulf the nation.
Other Facts of USA
The USA full form in English is elongated as the Unites States of America. Listed down below are some amazing facts about the country which the students should know about.
The striking most feature of the United States is its great variety.
The physical environment of America ranges from the Arctic to subtropical. It further elongates from the moist rainforest to the arid-type desert region. The country also has a rugged mountain peak.
The total population of the United States is relatively low.
The country encompasses the world’s largest urban concentrations as well as some areas devoid of any habitation.
The USA consists of many global immigrants and is largely incorporated by indigenous people.
The country has a wide range of racial, ethnic, and cultural types fused into one another making the culture of the USA a peculiarly beautiful one.
FAQs on USA Full Form
Q1. Who was Christopher Columbus?
Ans. Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator who explored the Americas under the flag of Spain. People might think of him as the "discoverer" of the country, America, while this is not entirely true. In total, he made four voyages across the Atlantic continent that paved the way for European colonization and thereby he could exploit the Americas.
The Explorer Christopher Columbus did set his foot on the American mainland for the first time, at the Paria Peninsula (presently known as Venezuela). Columbus thought the country to be an island, thus he christened it Santa and claimed it for Spain.
Q2. What is the Meaning of the Peace Treaty?
Ans. A Peace Treaty is a legal agreement between two or more hostile parties. The treaty is formed generally between two or more countries or governments, which formally ends a state of war between the agreeing two parties.
Q3. Where is the Gulf of Mexico?
Ans. The Gulf Coast located in the United States is the coastline that lines along with the Southern United States. Here they meet the Gulf of Mexico. The coastal states which have a shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico are Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida, together they are known as the Gulf States.
