COUNTRY PROFILE

The country is The United States of America, the name was proposed by Thomas Paine and was first used officially in the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776.

Most of the country is located in the center of North America, between the Pacific and Atlantic.

Washington D. C., officially called DC (District of Columbia in English, abbreviated as "DC"), is the capital of the United States of America, the U.S. population is 308,745,538 people, the currency is the dollar and is a very active country because of its great economic movement.

We will focus on a particular state where you can experience the culture and meet many traditions of the United States

TENNESSEE

Tennessee is characterized as a state with a variety of mountains and having the best scenery in autumn, there are a variety of trees but mostly nature reserves, this state has a wide variety of landscapes, from the Smokey Mountains in the east to the flood plain of the mighty Mississippi River in the west.

No matter what time you choose to travel, Tennessee's mild weather offers a comfortable environment to enjoy the state. Spring blooms with wildflowers and dogwood trees. Summer displays an ideal climate for outdoor fun. Colorful leaves and cool breezes are delightful occurrences in autumn. And winter weather offers a quiet occasionally dusted with snow.

Tennesse is a republican state governed by Bill Haslam for 4 years

Tourist attractions

·        Mountains of fun Dollywood holds thrilling family adventures, lush landscapes, delicious downhome edibles, memorable shopping scenes and some of the south's largest festivals.

·        Spark Imagination Hands-on exhibits and interactive learning programs will light up the mind and entertain the senses at The Childrens museum of Memphis.

·       Gaze amazed Acclaimed a top national attraction, the  Tennessee Aquarium in downtown Chattanooga is a remarkable journey with over 10,000 animals, an IMAX movie and more.

·         Explore a legacy Memphis National Civil Rights Museum houses a collection reflecting the civil rights movement and its inspiration in America.

·       Take it underground Look for a favorite spot among Cumberland Caverns ' cool notables: Monument Pillar, Crystal Palace, Devil's Backbone and the Lemon Squeezer.

- Tennessee barbeque and Burger Primer Bacon Cheddar stands out as the typical food, in the music the legends of the past continue to resonate as: BB King, Dolly Parton, Isaac Hayes, Elvis Presley, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, WC Handy and Bessie Smith, who immortalized Tennessee as his place of birth, or at least as an authority on end in genres such as blues, rock, country, jazz and bluegrass.

   

   

- The most popular sports are football Tennessee the nascar basketball hockey and golf, Titans is the name of the Nashville football team.

The holidays are the same as in the United States, held the day of Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving is a time to share blessings and good wishes with family and loved ones, also celebrated the New Year, Labor Day, independence, veterans Day and many others.

- Religion has in principle strong Anglican roots of religion (Protestant Christian). However, the diversity of nations and ethnic groups living in the United States, practiced in this country almost all the world's religions. It has been the birthplace and place of development, even new religions.

The most numerous are those belonging to Protestant religions which include Baptists. Methodists, presbisterianos, Pentecostals, Episcopalians, Catholics after. The Orthodox Church also has a large following. Among non-Christian religions practiced stand Judaism, Islam, Buddhist and Hindu.

HISTORY

First visited by the Spanish explorer Hernando de soto in 1540, the Tennessee area would later be claimed by both France and England as a result of the 1670s and 1680s explorations of Jacques Marquette and Louis Joilet, Sieur de la Salle, and James Needham and Gabriel Arthur. Great Britain obtained the area after the French and Indian Wars in 1763.

During 1784–1787, the settlers formed the “state” of Franklin, which was disbanded when the region was allowed to send representatives to the North Carolina legislature. In 1790 Congress organized the territory south of the Ohio River, and Tennessee joined the Union in 1796.

Although Tennessee joined the Confederacy during the Civil war, there was much pro-Union sentiment in the state, which was the scene of extensive military action.