The United States of America, located in North America, is known for its diverse landscapes ranging from the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains to the bustling cities of New York and Los Angeles, its cultural and economic influence globally, and its rich history of democracy and innovation.
New York
New York City, the most populous city in the United States, is known for landmarks like Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty.
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Chicago
Chicago is located in northeastern Illinois on the shores of freshwater Lake Michigan.
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Thomas Alva Edison
The prolific inventor of the light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera.
Portrait of Edison by Abraham Archibald Anderson (1890), National Portrait Gallery
Martin Luther King Jr.
The American civil rights leader who used non-violent protest to fight for racial equality.
Photo from the Nobel Foundation archive.
Abraham Lincoln
The 16th U.S. President who preserved the Union during the Civil War and abolished slavery.
Coca-Cola bottle
Patented in 1915, the Coca-Cola “contour bottle” is a world-renowned design icon. Year of the bottle, from left to right: 1899, 1900, 1905, 1913, 1915, 1923.
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Bison
The bison is a massive, hoofed mammal characterized by its humped shoulders and thick coat, serving as the largest land animal in both North America and Europe.
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Mountain goat
Highly adapted to steep, rocky terrain with specialized hooves for climbing. Mountain goat is native to the mountain ranges of western North America, specifically the Rocky Mountains, the Cascade Range, and other coastal regions.