Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika (USA)

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Städte Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika (USA)
 
Länderinformationen Vorwahl des Landes: US
Kontinent: Nordamerika
Hauptstadt: Washington, DC
Sprachen: Englisch

EU-Mitgliedschaft: nein
NATO-Mitgliedschaft: ja

GSM: 850/1900
GPS: 38 00 N, 97 00 W
Elekrischer Strom: 120V/60Hz

Währung:
US-Dollar: USD
1USD = 0.789 EUR

Telefonvorwahl: +1-202

Reisehinweise und Warnungen Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika (USA)
Arriving in the United States Before arrival, you will receive either a white I-94 (if entering with a visa) or green I-94W (if entering on a visa waiver) form to complete. Most persons arriving in the United States under the Visa Waiver Program are no longer issued with I-94W cards, however, as the qualifying paperwork was filled out with the ESTA application.
Visa-free entry Citizens of the 36 countries within the Visa Waiver Program, as well as Canadians, Mexicans living on the border (holding a Border Crossing Card), and Bermudians (with British Overseas Territories passports) do not require advance visas for entry into the United States.

Check: http://travel. state. gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990. html
Car rental in United States Renting a car in the U. S. usually runs anywhere from $20 and $100 per day for a basic sedan, depending on the type of car and location, with some discounts for week-long rentals.
Fuel Gasoline ("gas") is sold by the gallon. The American gallon is smaller than the UK gallon, and equals 3. 785 liters. The U. S. octane scale is different from that used in Europe; a regular gallon of U. S. gasoline is rated at 87 octane, the equivalent of about 92 in Europe. Diesel is not as common, but still widely used and available at most stations, especially those catering to truckers. Untaxed "offroad diesel", sold in rural areas for agricultural use, is dyed red and should not be used in cars, as there are heavy fines if you're caught.
Talk Almost all Americans speak English. They generally use a standard accent (native to the Midwest), popularized in the 20th century by radio, TV and movies. In many areas, especially the South and Texas, in New England, in New York City, and in the upper Midwest, you'll find distinctive regional accents and dialects. Nowhere should this pose any problem to a visitor, as Americans often admire foreign accents and most will approximate the standard accent to help you understand them, or try to speak your language if they can. Even so, visitors are generally expected to speak and understand English. Many Americans are familiar with Spanish, or French, but few are fluent in languages other than English, unless they are from immigrant communities. Even popular tourist sites may have signs only in English, or perhaps one or two other languages.
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Places for shopping Shopping malls.
Outlet centers.
Major retailers.
Garage sales.
Flea markets.
Auctions.
Costs Unless you live in Australia, Canada, Europe or Japan, the United States is generally expensive, but there are ways to limit the damage. Many Europeans come to the United States for shopping (especially electronics). While prices in the United States are lower than in many European countries, keep in mind that you will be charged taxes/tariffs on goods purchased abroad. Additionally, electronics may not be compatible with standards when you return (electrical, DVD region, etc. ). As such, the savings you may find shopping in the United States may easily be negated upon your return. A barebones budget for camping, hostels, and cooking your food could be $30-50/day, and you can double that if you stay at motels and eat at cheap cafes. Add on a rental car and hotel accommodation and you'll be looking at $150/day and up. There are regional variations too: large cities like New York and Los Angeles are expensive, while prices go down in the countryside. Most U. S. cities have suburbs with good hotels that are often much more affordable than those in the city center and enjoy lower crime rates. Thus, if you plan to rent a car and drive between several major cities on a single visit to the U. S. , it is usually a better idea to stay at safe suburban hotels with free parking, as opposed to downtown hotels that charge exorbitant parking fees.
Tipping - Hairdressers, other personal services: 10-15%
- Bartenders: $1 per drink if inexpensive or 15% of total
- Bellhops: $1-2 per bag ($3-5 minimum regardless)
- Hotel doorman: $1 per bag (if they assist), $1 for calling a cab
- Shuttle bus drivers: $2-5 (optional)
- Private car & limousine drivers: 15-20%
- Housekeeping in hotels: $1-2 per day for long stays or $5 minimum for very short stays (optional)
- Food delivery (pizza, etc. ): $2-5, 15-20% for larger orders
- Bicycle messengers: $3-5
- Tour guides / activity guides $5-$10 if he or she was particularly funny or informative.
- Taxis: Tips of 10-20% are expected in both yellow cabs as well as livery cabs. A simple way of computing the tip is to add 10% of the fare and round up from there. - Thus, if the meter reads $6. 20, you pay $7 and if the meter reads $6. 50, you pay $8. Always tip more for better service (for example, if the cabbie helps you with your bags or stroller). Leave a small tip if the service is lousy (for example, if the cabbie refuses to turn on the AC on a hot day). For livery cabs, tip 10-20% depending on the quality of the service but you don't need to tip at all if you hail the cab on the street and negotiate the fare in advance (leave an extra dollar or two anyway!).
- Full-service restaurants: 15-20%. Many restaurants include a mandatory service charge for larger groups, in which case you do not need to tip an additional amount - check the bill.
911/Emergency Services During any emergency, dialing 911 (pronounced "nine-one-one") at any telephone will connect you to the emergency services in the area (police, fire, ambulance, etc). Calls to 911 are free from payphones and any mobile phone capable of connecting with local carriers. Give the facts. The dispatchers will send help. Unless you are calling from a mobile phone, the 911 operator can almost certainly trace your line instantly and locate you.
Mobile phones American mobile phone service (known as cell phones regardless of the technology used) is not very compatible with that offered elsewhere. While GSM has been gaining popularity, the U. S. uses the unusual 1900 and 850 MHz frequencies; check with your operator or mobile phone dealer to see if your phone is a tri-band or quad-band model that will work here.

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Die Vereinigten Staaten (engl. United States, kurz U. S.), in amtlicher Langform Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika (engl. United States of America ; abgekürzt USA), nichtamtlich auch Amerika (engl. America), sind ein Staat in Nordamerika, der 50 Bundesstaaten umfasst. Mit Hawaii und kleineren Außengebieten haben die USA auch Anteil an Ozeanien. Die Hauptstadt ist Washington, größte Stadt ist New York.

Die Vereinigten Staaten sind der drittgrößte Staat der Erde sowohl gemessen an der Fläche (nach Russland und Kanada) als auch an der Bevölkerung (nach China und Indien). Eine formale Amtssprache gibt es nicht, doch herrscht Englisch (siehe dazu auch Amerikanisches Englisch) vor; im Südwesten ist zusätzlich Spanisch verbreitet.

Die Vereinigten Staaten gingen aus den dreizehn Kolonien hervor, die sich 1776 unabhängig vom Mutterland Großbritannien erklärten. Durch territoriale Expansion in Nordamerika und eine kontinuierliche Einwanderung vor allem aus Europa gewannen die USA seit Ende des 19.  Jahrhunderts an weltpolitischem Einfluss. In den beiden Weltkriegen nahmen sie eine zentrale Rolle ein. Seit dem Zerfall der Sowjetunion gelten die Vereinigten Staaten als einzige verbliebene Supermacht.
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