美国9人口城市.pptx

People and cities in US Lecturer:Qin JieAimsGet to know about the US population constituentsGet to know about the famous US citiesDemographicsIn 2010,the United States population is projected by the U.S.Census Bureau to be 308,700,000,including an estimated 11.2 million illegal immigrants.The United States is the third most populous nation in the world,after China and India.Its population growth rate is 0.97%,compared to the European Unions 0.16%.DemographicsThe population growth in Southwest has been the highest.And the most populous states:California 37.30 million,Texas 25.10 million,New York 19.40 million.DemographicsWhite Americans are the largest racial group,with German Americans,Irish Americans,and English Americans constituting three of the countrys top ancestry groups.In 2010,the White population accounts for 64%of the total,dropping from 69%in 2000.It is estimated in 1940s,the Whites will also become a Minority group.(Renming Daily)DemographicsAfrican Americans used to be the nations largest racial minority.Asian Americans are the countrys second largest racial minority;the Asian Americans account for 5%of the US population in 2010.The U.S.population included an estimated 4.5 million people with some American Indian or Alaskan native ancestry and over 1 million with some native Hawaiian or Pacific island ancestry.ImmigrationMexico has been the leading source of new residents for over two decades;since 1998,China,India,and the Philippines have also been in the top sending countries every year.DemographicsThe population growth of Hispanic and Latino Americans(in 2010,reaching 50.50 million in total)is a major demographic trend.Between 2000 and 2010,the countrys Hispanic population increased 43%,compared with 1%growth of the Whites.DemographicsIn 2006,nine cities had more than 1 million residents,and four global cities had over 2 million(New York City,Los Angeles,Chicago,and Houston).There are fifty metropolitan areas with populations greater than 1 million.Of the fifty fastest-growing metro areas,twenty-three are in the West and twenty-five in the South.The metro areas of Atlanta,Dallas,Houston,Phoenix all grew by more than three-quarters of a million people between 2000 and 2006.American mosaicPeople:Caucasian(64%),African American(12%),Latino(16%),Asian(5%),Native American(0.8%)Denser population in the water areasThe longest river:Mississippi Riverthe longest in the worldThe Great Lakes:(from west to east)Lake Superior,Lake Michigan,Lake Huron,Lake Erie,&Lake Ontario.Lake Michigan belongs to USA.The other 4 belong to both USA&Canada.The famous Niagara Falls The famous Niagara FallsImportant cities of USThe Atlantic Coast is the most heavily populated area and retains strong traces of its European heritage.This is where the oldest American cities like Boston,New York,Washington DC and Philadelphia are located,and where most of the major events in early American history took place.The central north-east is marked by the Great Lakes(Superior,Michigan,Huron,Erie and Ontario).The rivers and canals linking the lakes to the Atlantic Ocean made virtual seaports out of Midwestern cities like Chicago and Detroit.States of USA Capital City:Washington D.C.Washington District of Columbia was named after George Washington,the first President of the U.S.A.,who decided upon its location.It was built in 1790&was put to use in 1800.It is the political&cultural center.The White House,the Capitol,Department of State&Department of Defense(the Pentagon),the Washington Museum,the Jefferson Memorial,the Lincoln Memorial are all located here.Washington is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia.The district is a piece of land ten miles square&it does not belong to any state but to all the states.The district is named in honor of Columbus,the discoverer of America.Washington chose the place for the District and laid in 1790 the cornerstone of the Capitol,where Congress sits.There are no skyscrapers in Washington because no other building should be taller than the Capitol.The White HouseAll American presidents except George Washington have lived in the White House.It is a 2-storied white building constructed in 1799.In 1814,during the war with England,the White House was burnt down.After the war the charred remains of the building were white-washed.Since that time,the residence of the American presidents has always been painted white.The White House New York CityLargest city&port in AmericaOne of the largest cities in the worldManhattan:bought from the Indians in 1626 by Peter Minute,a Dutch Colonial governor,he paid for this area of 31 square miles with beads,cloth&trinkets worth only$24.New York City Manhattan(Island)is one of the commercial,financial&cultural centers of the world.It has many famous landmarks&tourist attractions.E.g.:Broadway,Chinatown,the Empire State Building(102 stories,390 meter high),“World Trade Center”(110 stories,higher),Times Square,the United Nations Headquarters,Wall Street,etc.Most of New Yorks municipal buildings stand on Manhattan Island.ChicagoThe second largest city in AmericaCenter of railway and lake portThe biggest center of iron and steel industryOn May 1 of 1886,Chicago workers went on strike,demanding the right to 8-hour work.Hence the Labor Day every May 1.On March 8 of 1909,women workers in Chicago went on strike,demanding equality of women workers&hence the Womens Day every March 8.Chicago DetroitCapital of Michigan StateThe biggest car-making center,also called the City of CarsMany car-making monopoly organizations are located here:Ford Motor Company,General Motors,Chrysler Corporation.DetroitHoustonThe biggest city in southern America&an important portTexas StateThe largest center of oil industry,also called the City of Oil in the worldApollo Program:the center of American aerospace&aeronautics,also called the City of Aerospace&aeronautics HoustonLos AngelesAn important port in the west coast.The third largest city secondary only to New York City&Chicago.The industrial center of the western America,famous for airplane-making&oil industry.Hollywood:center of film-making industry,also known as the City of Films.Disneyland:amusement park.Los Angeles San FranciscoThe second largest city in the west coast(secondary only to Los Angeles)An important portChina TownBostonA famous city in Independence War(Lexington)A cultural center:famous universities such as Harvard University(founded in 1636)&Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPhiladelphia An important port&a railway centerAn old city with a long history.Built in 1701,it was the largest American city in the mid 18th century.In 1776,the 13 states declared independence here.Historical buildings:Independence Hall,the place where Continental Congress was held during the Independence War and the Declaration of Independence was approved.AssignmentChoose one American city and find out its attractions.Investigate on the ABCs.