American Independence Day, 4th July, History, Significance, Celebrations, 45 Most Important Facts

American Independence Day is celebrated every year on 4th July. This day is celebrated as the Independence Day of United States of America ( U.S.A or USA ) commonly known as the United States.

American Independence Day

On 4th of July’ 1776, the United States of America got freedom from the British Rule, monarch of Britain, King George III. Hence this days is celebrated as the American Independence Day. Back in the 18th century, 13 states of this country were British colonies. In 1776, it was under the rule of King George III. Congress approved the Declaration of Independence on 2nd July 1776. Two days later, it was signed by Thomas Jefferson, who later on became the 3rd president of the US.

American Independence Day is an official holiday in the country every year. All federal government offices remain closed, and employees are paid for this holiday.

United States of America

The United States of America or the USA is a country located in the continent North America. The USA is comprising of 50 states. The United States is the world’s third-largest country by both land and total area ( with a total area of 9,833,517km² ). Russia is the largest country in the world, with a total area of 17,098,242km². It’s nearly twice as large as Canada, and makes up for roughly 11 per cent of the Earth’s total landmass. Russia is so large it starts in the northeast of Europe and stretches all across the north of Asia.

Canada’s total area of 9,984,670km² makes it the second-largest country in the world and the largest nation in North America, ahead of the USA.

The United States of America shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations.

Important Facts about United States of America

1 – Name of the Country – United States of America

2 – Continent – North America

3 – Overall Population – Approx 340 million

4 – Total Area – 9,833,517km²

5 – Capital City –  Washington, D.C

6 – World’s third largest country by area

7 – Most populous country in the Americas

8 – Third most populous country in the world.

9 – New York is the most populous country and also the financial capital.

10 – National language – English

11 – Motto – “In God We Trust”

12 – National Anthem –  “The Star-Spangled Banner” ( “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the national anthem of the United States, a poem written on September 14, 1814, by 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet Francis Scott )

13 – Major religion – Christianity – 63% approx

14 – Present President – Joe Biden as on 2023

15 – Present Vice President – Kamala Harris as on 2023

16 – Total GDP, 2023 – $26.855 trillion, as on 2023

17 – Per Capita Income – $80,035 as on 2023

18 – Currency – U.S. dollar ($) (USD) Check the currency converter for your reference.

19 – Major Mountain Ranges: Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains

20 – Major Rivers: Mississippi, Missouri, Colorado

21 – The National flag of the United States reflects three colours with White, Red and Blue.

22 – The 13 Red and White stripes represent the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from Great Britain and thus became the first states in the U.S.

23 – The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 U.S. states.

24 – The 50 states in the United States of America are as below:

Name of the State	Short Code	Capital City
Alabama	AL	Montgomery
Alaska	AK	Juneau
Arizona	AZ	Phoenix
Arkansas	AR	Little Rock
California	CA	Sacramento
Colorado	CO	Denver
Connecticut	CT	Hartford
Delaware	DE	Dover
Florida	FL	Tallahassee
Georgia	GA	Atlanta
Hawaii	HI	Honolulu
Idaho	ID	Boise
Illinois	IL	Springfield
Indiana	IN	Indianapolis
Iowa	IA	Des Moines
Kansas	KS	Topeka
Kentucky	KY	Frankfort
Louisiana	LA	Baton Rouge
Maine	ME	Augusta
Maryland	MD	Annapolis
Massachusetts	MA	Boston
Michigan	MI	Lansing
Minnesota	MN	Saint Paul
Mississippi	MS	Jackson
Missouri	MO	Jefferson City
Montana	MT	Helena
Nebraska	NE	Lincoln
Nevada	NV	Carson City
New Hampshire	NH	Concord
New Jersey	NJ	Trenton
New Mexico	NM	Santa Fe
New York	NY	Albany
North Carolina	NC	Raleigh
North Dakota	ND	Bismarck
Ohio	OH	Columbus
Oklahoma	OK	Oklahoma City
Oregon	OR	Salem
Pennsylvania	PA	Harrisburg
Rhode Island	RI	Providence
South Carolina	SC	Columbia
South Dakota	SD	Pierre
Tennessee	TN	Nashville
Texas	TX	Austin
Utah	UT	Salt Lake City
Vermont	VT	Montpelier
Virginia	VA	Richmond
Washington	WA	Olympia
West Virginia	WV	Charleston
Wisconsin	WI	Madison
Wyoming	WY	Cheyenne

 

25 – The lowest point in the country is in Death Valley, which sits 86m below sea level, and the highest peak is Mount McKinley, standing a whopping 6,198m tall.

26 – Citizens over the age of 18 years old vote to elect the President and Vice President of the United States every four years. The president lives in the White House in the capital city of Washington, D.C.

27 – The part of the government that makes the country’s laws, controls the money and decides if the USA should go to war is called the Congress. There are two houses of Congress – the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 100 members, two from each of the 50 states, and each serves a six-year term. The House of Representatives is made up of 435 representatives, who must be elected every two years.

28 – The Supreme Court is the branch of the government that interprets the laws of the USA. It is the highest court in the country and made up of nine justices, who are each picked by the president and must be approved by Congress.

29 – The Missouri River is the longest river in the United States ( 2,341 mi (3,767 km) which is in North America. Amazon river in South America is the largest river in the world while Nile river in Africa is the longest river in the world.

30 – The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America.

31 – The United States of America is the world’s most powerful country, followed by China and Russia.

32 – The United States army is the most strongest army in the world.

33 – Some examples of the UNESCO world heritage sites in America are the Grand Canyon National Park, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and a few others.

34 – The United States of America Has The 4th Longest River System In The World

35 – The United States has maintained its position of being the world’s largest economy since 1871. The economy is so large that the US is often noted as an economic superpower and this is due to the fact that it makes up almost a quarter of the global economy.

36 – Since the founding of the United States, there have been 27 versions of the American flag. Each new flag represented the addition of new states. Today, the American flag displays 50 stars that represent the 50 states that make up the United States of America.

37 – Hollywood is globally well-known as the center of entertainment and some would consider that it is one of the most famous places on earth. Hollywood attracts tourists from all over the world with landmarks such as the brass star embedded Walk of Fame and the TCL Chinese Theatre.

38 – Las Vegas, Nevada is the 28th-most populated city in the United States and is the most populous city in Nevada. This famous city is renowned for its nightlife, entertainment, gambling, shopping, and fine dining. Las Vegas has the largest strip of casinos which has earned this city the Gambling Capital of the World title. The city is also famous for its mega casino-hotels which has also earned Las Vegas the title of Entertainment Capital of the World. Further, Las Vegas is one of the world’s most visited tourist destinations as well as one of the top destinations for business conventions in the United States of America.

39 – The Statue of Liberty, formally known as “Liberty Enlightening the World”, was a gift from France. This gift was sent to celebrate 100 years of Franco-American friendship. The statue was sculpted by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi while the framework was designed by a French engineer, Gustave Eiffel, who also designed the Eiffel Tower. The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York, NY. The torch is a symbol of enlightenment and lights the way to freedom by showing us the path to liberty.

40 – The Gateway Arch, also known as the “Gateway to the West” is a monument in St. Louis, Missouri, and sits along the west bank of the Mississippi River. At 630 feet tall, the Gateway Arch claims the title of the tallest man-made monument in the United States of America.

41 – Baseball is the national game of the United States of America.

42 – The bald eagle has been the national bird and national animal of the United States since 1782, when it was placed with outspread wings on the Great Seal of our country. It appears in many government institutions and on official documents, making it the most pictured bird in all of America. It is also the National Emblem of the United States of America.

43 – The Rose is the national flower of the USA.

44 – The national dish of USA is our favourite – Hamburger. Its a popular sandwich made of bun or sliced bread rolls stuffed with veggies, sauces and of course beef patties, and then grilled to perfection.

45 – The national fruit of the United States of America is the blueberry.

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