David Lee Goldfein Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 United States of America The United States of America is a large country. It is home to 327 million american people, it includes both densely populated cities with sprawling suburbs and vast, uninhabited natural areas to dry desert canyons. With its history of mass immigration dating from the 17th century, it is a “melting pot” of cultures and plays a dominant role in the world’s cultural landscape. The United States of America is currently standing as one of the world’s foremost economic and military power. The country is also a major source of entertainment: American TV, Hollywood films, jazz, blues, rock and rap music are primary ingredients in global popular culture. Historically, United States is originated in a revolution which separated it from the British Crown. The constitution, drafted in 1817, established a federal system with a division of powers which has remained unchanged in form since its inception. Facts United States of America; Capital: Washington, DC Population 327 million Major language English Major religion Protestant Life expectancy 76 years (me), 81 years (women) Currency United States dollar Natural resources coal, copper, lead, molybdenum, phosphates, rare earth elements, uranium, bauxite, gold, iron, mercury, nickel, potash, silver, tungsten, zinc, petroleum, natural gas, timber, arable land Note: United States oil consumption is exceeding its production (19.8 million bbl/day to10.8 bbl/day). Thus, United States is importing oil. Natural hazards tsunamis, volcanoes, earthquake, hurricanes, mud slides, tornadoes, forest fires, and flooding Environmental issues large emitter of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels, air pollution resulting acid rain and desertification. Economy Position Mixed economy system GDP US$20.413 trillion GDP growth 2% GDP per capita US$62,152 Labor force 161.5 million (6.1 million unemployed) Main sectors Heavy industry, aerospace, arms manufacturing, retail, automobile, financial service, technology, digital service, shipbuilding, space industry, entertainment industry, food and beverages, mining, petroleum refineries, construction and engineering, chemicals, telecommunications Main imports raw products, petroleum, agricultural products and consumer goods Exports $1.98 trillion Imports $2.15 trillion Gross external debt $18.76 trillion Foreign reserves $387.12 billion Politics Federal presidential constitutional republic The White House President Goldfein, Vice President Mike Pence The Capitol House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate President Mike Pence Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Military United States Armed Forces consists of United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States Air Force and United States Coast Guard Commander in Chief President David Lee Goldfein Secretary of Defense The Honorable Jim Mattis Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford Military policy Goldfein Administration cut the military budget from $620 billion into $565 billion to balance the federal budget and reduce deficit spending. The administration also withdrew most of it troops from overseas deployment. Overseas military shall be stationed in proper territories to ensure strategic protection and preservation of peace. Military personnel 1,585,000 active duty personnel and additional 990,000 reserve personnel 750,000 in the Army 185,000 in the Marine Corps 320,000 in the Navy 330,000 in the Air Force The administration focused to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the military. Many overseas contingency budget was transferred to fund equipment development program. More information will be updated soon. God Bless the United States. My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth Abraham Lincoln Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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