Country Studies

Rule Britannia!

When Britain first, at Heaven's command

Arose from out the azure main;

This was the charter of the land,

And guardian angels sang this strain:

"Rule, Britannia! rule the waves:"Britons never will be slaves.“

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHNfvJc99YY

The united states of America

The USA

The USA is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal district (Washington DC) . Capital city is Washington.

Washington DC

Founded on July 16, 1790, Washington DC was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation’s capital.

George Washington, the first president and namesake of the city, chose the site.

DC = District of Columbia

From "Columbia," a name commonly applied to the Unite States in the late 18th century derived from Christopher Columbus who discovered America in 1492.