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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.