美国课件6+军事+科技等 美国概况 英语国家概况 英美概况教材课程.ppt

Today’s US Lecturer: Qin Jie Aims Get to know about the US foreign relations Get to know about the US military status quo Get to know about the US economy Get to know about the US language Foreign relations The United States exercises global economic, political, and military influence. It is a permanent member of the UN Security Council and New York City hosts the United Nations Headquarters. Almost all countries have embassies in Washington, D.C., and many host consulates around the country. Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Bhutan, Sudan do not have formal diplomatic relations with the United States. Closely related countries The United States enjoys a special relationship with the United Kingdom and strong ties with Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Israel, and fellow NATO members. It also works closely with its neighbors through the Organization of American States and free trade agreements such as the trilateral North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico. George W. Bush (right) with Gordon Brown Military Power Outside of the US, the military is deployed to 770 bases and facilities, on every continent except Antarctica. The extent of this global military presence has prompted scholars to describe the US as maintaining an empire of bases.“ Total U.S. military spending is almost half of global military spending. Economy The United States has a capitalist economy, fueled by abundant natural resources, a well-developed infrastructure, and high productivity. Canada, China, Mexico, Japan, and Germany are its top trading partners. Economic features The private sector constitutes the bulk of the economy. The economy is postindustrial, with the service sector contributing 67.8% of GDP. The United States remains an industrial power, with chemical products the leading manufacturing field. Economic features It is the worlds number one producer of electrical and nuclear energy. While agriculture accounts for just under 1% of GDP, the United States is