USA - Washington D.C., Detroit, Chicago, Southeast, Florida, The West, Hollywood, Las Vegas

USA

Washington D.C. is the capital of the USA. It has a little industry and no skyscrapers. There are some famous buildings such as the Capitol, the seat of the government, the White House, official home of the President.

Detroit lies on the bank of the Lake Erie. There is a car industry there.

Chicago is the second biggest town in the USA. It is known for its agricultural machinery, steel making factories, shipping.

Southeast is an agricultural region. People grow cotton, tobacco and sugar cane there.

Florida is the peninsula. There are beautiful beaches. The best known is Miami Beach. It is a popular holiday area. In Florida people grow fruit and vegetable Cape Canaveral is famous for JFK Space Center.

The West includes eleven states with large industrial and agricultural production. California, third largest state in the Union, is an important producer of petroleum, vegetables and citrus fruits.

Hollywood is a centre of film making industry.

Las Vegas is a centre of gamblings. There are many casinos.