UNIT 8. DISCOVER ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES! » Стр.159 (2.1)

2. Create similar fact files about the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. United States of America (USA). • Full name: United States of America. • Capital: Washington, D.C. • Area: ~9.8 million km². • Population: ~342 million (2025). • Climate: Mostly temperate; arctic in Alaska; tropical in Hawaii and Florida. • Highest mountain: Denali (6,190 m) in Alaska. • Longest river: Missouri River (~3,767 km). • Cuisine: Hamburgers, hot dogs, apple pie, fried chicken, BBQ. • Money: US Dollar ($, USD). • Icons: Statue of Liberty, White House, Hollywood, Grand Canyon, bald eagle. Canada • Full name: Canada. • Capital: Ottawa. • Area: ~9.98 million km² (2nd largest in the world). • Population: ~40 million (2025). • Climate: Mostly cold, arctic in the north, temperate in the south. • Highest mountain: Mount Logan (5,959 m). • Longest river: Mackenzie River (~4,241 km). • Cuisine: Poutine, maple syrup, butter tarts, salmon. • Money: Canadian Dollar (C$, CAD). • Icons: Maple leaf, Niagara Falls, hockey, CN Tower, beaver. New Zealand • Full name: New Zealand / Aotearoa (Māori name). • Capital: Wellington. • Area: ~268,000 km². • Population: ~5.3 million (2025). • Climate: Temperate with plenty of rainfall. • Highest mountain: Aoraki / Mount Cook (3,724 m). • Longest river: Waikato River (~425 km). • Cuisine: Lamb, seafood, pavlova, hangi (traditional Māori dish). • Money: New Zealand Dollar (NZ$, NZD). • Icons: Kiwi bird, silver fern, haka dance, rugby All Blacks, geysers.