Any country, for that matter, any mainland passes difficult period of formation.The same can be said for North America.For the first time in Europe, it localized thanks to the great explorer Christopher Columbus.Since then much has changed, it is now a developed continent, which is booming.Read the article very interesting facts about North America.
Facts about US
Unable telling interesting facts about North America, not to mention the largest state on the continent - the United States:
- In 1938, the country was first established minimum wage, which is equal to all25 cents per hour.
- in New York every year comes an incredible number of people.Today it is home to an increasing number of Irish than in Dublin, more Italians than in the capital of Italy - Rome is even more Jews than in Tel Aviv.
- Capital of Vermont - Montpelier - is the smallest state capital with a population of about 9000 people.
- The US capital is home to most of the black population than any other city in the country.
Money, money, money
What else is famous for North America?The most interesting thing about the money on the continent:
- The US Treasury has a banknote of 100 000 $, which depicts a portrait of Woodrow Wilson.However, this denomination is used only for state calculations, a simple population does not have access to it.
- first paper money in North America have been printed on the cards.As in 1685, the Government of Canada suffered from a lack of francs, it was decided to print money on cardboard game deck.They were used in the French part of Canada.It was supposed to be a temporary solution, but the colonists so relished the money that they remain in circulation for another hundred years.
- Up to 1857 coins made of precious metals are considered a means of payment.
- Until 1933, one coin dime (10 cents) could only be used for payments of $ 10.However, the US Congress decided to make it a means of payment in transactions for any amount.
Tough times
As in the territory of the continent, there were wars, famine and lawlessness.Although it is not the most pleasant time in history, but the facts about North America in times of very instructive:
- Henry Ford issued an anti-Semitic newspaper, which vehemently advocated against American Jews.Once on Ford sued, he ceased to engage in publishing activities.
- first slaves were brought to North America in 1619 on the Danish ship.
- last place where slavery was abolished, became Cuba (it in this country already banned in 1886).
Opening
- first inhabitants appeared on the continent still 2.5-3 thousand. Years ago, and today the continent's population is about 400 million people.
- North America was opened October 12, 1492, when members of the crew landed here Columbus.By the way, explorer, famous for centuries, did not know that he was able to discover a new continent.
- However, Columbus was not the first to set foot on the land of North America.Please come here by sea Vikings established settlements in Greenland and Iceland.
About all a little bit
- North America - is the third largest continent of our planet.Its total area of 24.3 million km2.
- telling interesting facts about North America, it is impossible not to mention the local vegetation.After all, on this continent can meet the most ancient representatives of the plant kingdom in the world - redwood.Species that grow here can reach 100-150 meters in height and 20 meters in diameter.
- Specially developed here river and lake systems.The longest river in North America - is Mississippi.A Great Lake - the largest lake system in the world.
- Yucatan name takes its roots from the Indian dialects of the language.When the first Europeans landed here and asked the local population, the name of this land, they answered "Yucatán".In literal translation it means "We do not understand you."
- unusual fauna - musk ox - who lives on the continent, is an animal that resembles both a bull and a ram.The length of its body is about 2.5 meters, and can reach a height of 1 meter.
- Capital of Texas - Austin - known for its bats!Here, for each person has two representatives of these animals.Then in the evening, people often gather on the banks of the river to watch the bats.
- border between the United States and Canada did not guarded by the military.Its length is 8900 km, and partly it passes through the houses.
- Oceans North American continent is washed on three sides.On the north - the Arctic, from the east - the Atlantic, to the west - the Pacific.
Now you know the most interesting facts about North America, ranging from vegetation and ending geographical features.
