United States of America

Look closer and the American quilt will reveal itself in all its astonishing diversity: the eclectic Austin music scene, the easy-going charm of Savannah, the free-spirited eco-friendliness of Portland, the stunning coastline of San Francisco, and the charming French Quarter and jazz-loving New Orleans. Each city adds its own unique style to the vast patchwork that is America.

America is a country of roads, where 4 million miles of highways lead past red-rock deserts, low-lying mountain peaks and fertile wheat fields gently drifting into the horizon. The sun-bleached slopes of the Great Plains, the lush rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, the swamps of the Deep South and the picturesque strips of the New England countryside.

Diet - The US is known for its love of food. All kinds of food. On the Texas coast of the USA, hot, barbecued ribs, and award-winning West Coast chefs mixing organic produce with Asian accents. Locals make muffins in a century-old deli on Manhattan's Upper West Side, while a few states away, in a 1950s-style diner, fluffy pancakes and fried eggs disappear amid the clinking of flatware. Steaming lobster plates from a Maine pier, oysters and champagne at a Californian wine bar, Korean tteokbokki from a food truck in Portland - these are just some of the ways to eat à la Americana.

The US has made a huge contribution to the arts. Georgia O'Keeffe's wild landscapes, Robert Rauschenberg's surreal collages, Alexander Calder's elegant mobile phones and Jackson Pollock's drawings entered the vernacular of 20th century art. Chicago and New York became veritable drawing boards for the great architects of the modern era. And from the soul blues born in the Mississippi Delta to Appalachian bluegrass and Detroit's Motown sound - as well as jazz, funk, hip-hop, country and rock'n'roll - America invented the sounds inherent in modern music.

Not to mention icons such as Mohammed Ali, Louis Armstrong, Hillary Clinton, Michael Jordan, Madonna, Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, Elvis Presley, Mark Twain, John Wayne, and Walt Disney - just to name a few of the famous faces who continue to inspire and entertain the world.

Discover the diversity of the population: from Irish Americans, Italian Americans, African Americans, Chinese Americans and Latinos, Texas cowboys, to Seattle hipsters and Alabama pastors, New England fishermen, Las Vegas businessmen and Hawaiian surfers. Although the US is one of the oldest still functioning democracies in the world, with European roots dating back to the 1500s. In the United States, the palpable sense of novelty creates a strange optimism - anything seems possible, and success can strike at any moment.

Places to visit

The West Coast is home to the Hollywood Dream Factory and the stunning residences of Beverly Hills. The symbol of the American dream has always been Los Angeles, with its fabulous Disneyland, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Malibu. This icon of American pop culture still beckons with its power and dynamic, fast-paced life in a world where anything can happen. In the West, San Francisco is unique. Its rich history combines with modernity, the familiar with the unpredictable, and its cultural and ethnic diversity is the strength of this wonderful metropolis. San Francisco is the most liberal city in the United States.

The East Coast - art in New York and nature near Niagara Falls The East Coast of the United States is a mix of beautiful cities and breathtaking nature, as well as some of the most interesting places in the country's history. The largest and most beautiful cities are New York, Boston and Washington, D.C., whose spectacular architecture and pace of life have become a marker of modernity. On the East Coast, you can also visit sites related to the American Civil War. One of the biggest attractions in this part of the USA is undoubtedly Niagara Falls.

To the south, it's the realm of Disney, cowboys and NASA. To the south-east is Florida, also known as the "Sunshine State". It's a paradise for sun worshippers, beach lovers, tropical nature lovers and active holiday makers! The Everglades National Park is worth a visit to see alligators in their natural habitat. The beautiful beaches of Miami or Key West offer white sand and crystal clear waters. Water sports enthusiasts can hop on jet skis, take the wheel of a speedboat, swim with dolphins or snorkel on the coral reef. In the evenings, the restaurants are packed with tourists serving delicious dishes, while the beachfront nightclubs keep the party going until dawn. Florida is also home to the world's most famous theme park, Walt Disney World in Orlando, and Cape Canaveral with its NASA Space Centre. Popular destinations in the US South include the quirky, music-filled New Orleans, San Antonio with its famous River Walk, and the many restaurants and cafes. The South and Southeast of the United States are places associated with the birth of new musical genres: country, jazz and rock and roll.