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The most powerful country on earth can claim some of the world's best-known cities and landmarks under its star-spangled banner. The USA is a diverse country, from the popular destinations of New York, Florida and California to the cowboy mentality of the western states and the bible belt states of the south. It's one of the world's greatest destinations. The national parks display natural wonders and the cities show off the innovation that put the USA in the position it is in today.

USA Fact File


Flag of USA Capital: Washington, DC
Currency: US Dollar

Languages: English
Main religion: Christian
UK visa requirements: Most British Passport holders can enter the USA for upto 90 days under the visa waiver scheme.
Time difference from UK: GMT-5 - GMT-8
Temperature range in Washington, DC: -3C - 31C

USA Travel Advice


Month

Average Temperature
(at minimum)

Average Temperature
(at maximum)

Relative
humidity(am)

Relative
humidity(pm)

Average precipitation
(mm)

January

-3

6

73

56

86

February

-2

7

71

53

76

March

2

12

72

48

91

April

7

18

68

45

84

May

12

24

72

48

94

June

17

28

75

52

99

July

20

31

79

53

112

August

19

29

80

53

109

September

15

26

81

53

94

October

9

19

81

50

74

November

3

13

77

51

66

December

-2

7

74

55

79


Real Gap's USA Highlights

Grand Canyon
Stretching 280 miles in length, up to 18 miles wide and on average 1 mile deep, the Grand Canyon really is one of the wonders of the world. Take a trip down the Colorado River and see the breathtaking views on our Grand Canyon Rafting 8 Day Tour.

Las Vegas
The entertainment capital of the world. Fortunes have been won and (mainly) lost in the huge glitzy casinos here. Where else in the world can you take a stroll through Paris, New York, Venice, Cairo then finish the day off watching a pirate ship battle? With our Western Wonder tour you can experience everything this amazing city has to offer. And remember. What happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas.

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