Discovering the U.S.

Facts about the United States + Official Country Name: United States of America + Capital City: Washington, DC (District of Columbia) + Official Language: The U.S. does not have an official language; however, English is the primary language spoken by the general public + Official Religion: The U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, so there is no official religion; however, the predominant religion is Christianity + Currency: United States Dollar (USD), $ + Weights and Measurements: U.S. Customary System + Electricity/Voltage: The standardized voltage for the U.S. is 110 Volts, though 220 Volt power is used for large appliances, such as refrigerators General Information Business Hours It’s important to become familiar with the hours of each individual business. Hours may vary based on industry, location, or time of the year. + Typical Office Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 or 9 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m. + Banks: Monday through Friday, 8 or 9 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m. with limited Saturday hours + Shopping Malls: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shopping malls offer extended hours during the holiday season + Post Offices: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Discovering the U.S.