Information about the United States of America Official name : The United States of America Land Area : 9,370,000 km² Population: 305 million inhabitants Capital: Washington DC (607.000 inhabitants) Ethnicty: White (74%), African American (12%),
Hispanic (9%), Asian (3%), India (0,8%) Languages: English and diverse second languages, primarily Spanish Religion: Protestant (56%), Roman Catholic (28%), Jewish (2%),
Muslim (1%) Political System: Federal Republic Comprised of 50 States President: Barack Obama Time Zones: GMT - 5H (Standard Eastern), GMT - 6H (Central Standard) GMT - 7H (Mountain Standard), GMT - 8 (Standard Pacific). Electricity: 110 V Electricity: 110 V
Visas for the United States Visas: Canadians in order to enter the U.S. need only prove their citizenship. European citizens such as the Belgian, French or Swiss may reside in the United States without a visa for a maximum of 90 days.
Cost of Living Fast Food : 3-5 US$ Sit Down Restaurant : 10-20 US$ High Class Restaurant: 20 US$ Youth Hostel/Motel : 12-25 US$ Standard Accommodation: 25-60 US$ Higher Standard Accommodation: 60-200 US$
Staying at the various youth hostels or campsites, using the bus and preparing food at home, you can discover the city for $ 50 U.S.. Eating at sit down restaurants and staying in motels, your daily budget will not be greater than U.S. $ 100. If you add on top of that a car rental, your daily budget could amount to $ 150 U.S..
Traveler's checks and foreign currency in America
If you decide to use checks, it is recommended that you buy in U.S. dollars, because it will avoid various fees, in addition to problems. Restaurants, hotels, as well as most of the establishments will accept them as if it were cash. Most credit cards are accepted.
Tipping in the United States
It is mandatory to leave a tip in restaurants and hotels. Typically, leaving 15% for tips in restaurants, taxies, waiters or hairdressers.
