Every year in the United States, 50,000 people die from secondhand smoke.

One in eight Americans has worked at McDonald's.

"common wealth"는 문자 그대로 "common well-being"을 의미했다. 따라서 처음에 코먼웰스는 특정 계급이 아닌 모두의 행복을 위해 조직된 국가를 의미했다. 오늘날 코먼웰스의 뜻은 좀 더 넓어져서 정치 공동체를 의미한다. 코먼웰스가 뜻하는 정치 공동체의 종류는 다음과 같다.

: 인도는 오랜 세월 동안 영국의 식민 지배를 받아, 그 영향으로 영어가 제2국어가 되었습니다. 그러나 넓은 땅과 엄청난 인구가 모여 사는 국가답게 법으로 지정된 공용어만 20개 이상의 언어를 갖고 있습니다. 대부분의 국민들은 힌디어를 사용하고, 영어는 보조로 사용합니다. 

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: 파키스탄의 모국어는 우르두어이지만, 영어 또한 공용어로 지정하였습니다. 하지만, 파키스탄의 국민들의 45%는 모국어인 우르두어와 공용어인 영어가 아닌 펀자브어를 사용합니다.

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: 필리핀은 1928년부터 20세기 중반까지 미국의 식민 지배를 받아, 그 영향으로 영어를 2국어로 사용하고 있습니다. 필리핀에선 영어를 많이 사용하며, 교육, 매체 등 공식적으로 영어가 많이 사용되기 때문에 영어 공부를 하기에 좋은 교육 환경을 갖고 있습니다. 

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2.  The campus colors are blue and gold.  Blue was chosen for the California sky and ocean and the Yale graduates that moved west to establish the university and gold was chosen for the “Golden State.” 
3.  It’s tradition for students to roll down 4.0 Hill on campus to get good grades.  If you step on the Berkeley seal nearby, however, it’s said you’ll be cursed for the year.  Bonus:  The stone ball in front of the Campanile is now referred to as “4.0 Ball.”  Rubbing it before taking an exam is considered good luck.  
4.  A gold nugget found at the Bancroft Library is believed to be the the piece of gold that John Marshall discovered on January 24, 1848 to set off the California Gold Rush. 
5.  There’s a series of interconnected underground steam tunnels that was built in the early 1900s to generate power for the campus.  In the 1960s, students protesting one of the Chancellor’s policies regarding the Vietnam War chained the Chancellor’s doors together.  With no other way to escape, the Chancellor used the steam tunnels to escape. 

6.  ...After this protest in the 1960s, the exterior double doors of the Chancellor’s office were changed so they only had one doorknob and that remains today. 
7.  The Free Speech Movement started in 1964 at UC Berkeley and led to a college campus phenomenon that was first inspired by the struggle for civil rights and fueled by opposition to the Vietnam War. 

8.  Despite Berkeley’s liberal reputation, the Berkeley College Republicans is one of the largest student organizations on campus and is the largest College Republican organization in California. 
9.  The California Victory Cannon was donated by the class of 1964 and continues to be fired at the beginning of every home football game, after each score, and after each victory. 
10.  The Big C was built in 1905 and sits in the hills overlooking campus.  Other University of California campuses have since constructed their own versions of the Big C. 

As you know, Australia's official language is English. However, more than 300 languages are spoken in Australia, and there are various languages such as Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, and Greek. 

Typically, Australians call them Aussie and have unique English pronunciation and words. In order to live like a local in Australia, you need to know the words used only in Australia. One example is that in Australia, Hello is called G'day, which means Good day. The pronunciation is also different from what we knew. Pronouncing "Gu-Dai" is more like Australian English than "Good Day."

Sports (스포츠)

Australia, which has a large land, has nature where you can enjoy various sports. Australian citizens also like many sports such as soccer, rugby, swimming, basketball, and horse racing, and they can easily access the game through stadiums or broadcasts. There is a stadium where you can enjoy the latest sports games, and you can see it wider as you go into the suburbs than downtown. The Australian government provides a lot of support so that all ages, regardless of gender, can have a healthy body and mind together. On weekends, people usually have barbecue parties with cold beer in the backyard and play cricket or Australian Rules Footty. In addition, world-class international sports competitions such as the AFL, the Melbourne Cup, the Australian 

Etiquette (에티켓)

Australians generally seek relaxation and comfort. Even when you first meet someone, you shake hands comfortably and introduce yourself with a smile rather than being formal. Australians love their relaxed and relaxed lives and like to spend time with family and friends. Picnic, family barbecue, parties, beaches, and parks are all essential to Australian lifestyle.
It is common to exchange gifts on each other's birthdays and Christmas, and to bring a bottle of wine or a box of chocolate for the host even when invited to someone else's house. If you are late for more than 15 minutes, it may be rude to the host, so be punctual if possible. If it is delayed further, you must notify the host in advance.

Weather (날씨)

Australia has a very mild climate, and most of the country receives more than 3,000 hours of sunlight a year. Most cities in Australia, like Korea, have four seasons, and the northern part has a humid and dry tropical climate. Until the mild winter and the warm yet hot summer, most people have no choice but to love Australia's climate. This is also why people who want to escape from the scorching heat, high humidity, cold winter, and dirty air caused by fine dust come to Australia.

영어권 국가에서는 어떤 언어를 배울지 궁금하다

Q. I wonder what languages English-speaking schools learn as foreign languages!

A. Mmh Spanish or French!

스페인어 또는 불어를 배운다고한다.

우리나라에서도 어렵지 않게 맛볼 수 있는 ‘피시 앤 칩스’는 제국주의 시대부터 영국 사람들이 즐겨 온 전통 영국 음식 중 하나랍니다(과거에는 삼시 세끼 모두 피시 앤 칩스를 먹었을 정도라고 하네요.). 이름 그대로 신선한 생선에 튀김옷을 입혀 기름에 바삭하게 튀겨낸 후 두꺼운 감자튀김과 함께 먹는 요리인데요. 우리나라의 떡볶이처럼 영국의 길거리에서 흔하게 찾아볼 수 있답니다. 오랜 역사 만큼 전통 깊은 피시 앤 칩스 맛집도 많으니 하나 하나 찾아서 시도해 보는 재미도 쏠쏠하답니다. 취향에 따라 소금, 식초 또는 케첩, 마요네즈를 곁들여 먹는데요. 영국식으로 즐기고 싶다면 Mussy peas 소스를 곁들여 보세요.

(출처: 구글)

이 목록에는 미국에서 소비되는 모든 품목도 포함되지는 않지만, 미국에서 흔히 볼 수 있는 음식과 요리, 또는 미국에서 유래된 음식도 포함되어 있다.

It is a very common mistake, but Big Ben is actually not the name for the iconic Tower in London. Big Ben is actually the name for the clock in the Tower. Even locals nowadays refer to this place as the Big Ben tower. The tower is located in the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. 2012 onward the object is named as Elizabeth Tower, but in the past, the tower was known as the Clock Tower.

2. London Is The Smallest City In England
Yes, you heard that right. What you think of London is actually just a small urban area part of the Greater London region. The city of London covers only 1.2 square miles and has a population of around 7,500 residents. As such, the city of London is actually the smallest city in England. Greater London, on the other hand, is an English region, which encompasses surrounding towns covering 606 square miles and having a population of over 8.7 million residents.


3. London Has 170 Museums
London is an important cultural and historical centre and museums could not have missed in this area. If you get to visit this wonderful city you would definitely lose a lot from your trip if you don’t stop by one of them. The British Museum, the National Gallery, the Imperial War Museum, the British Library and the Wallace Collection are just some of them.


4. The Smallest Statue In The World Is Built In London
A statue displaying two mice eating a piece of cheese is known as the smallest statue in the world. It is that small that you have to pay attention or someone must point you to it. You might probably wonder about its significance? The story behind it is quite interesting. History says that the statue was built to remember two builders who were engaged in a fight after accusing each other to have eaten their meal. Both of them died and later it was understood that mice had actually eaten their meal.


5. Death In Parliament Is Not Illegal
The story that it is illegal to die in Parliament is actually a pure myth. Its popularity has often been considered concerning and authorities have tried to convince people that there’s no such restriction. Some were also interested in understanding what could have caused this belief to exist. It is said that this myth could have come from the idea that everyone who dies in the Royal Palace is eligible for a state funeral. However, entering the Parliament Houses in London wearing armour suits are prohibited and this is not a myth.


6. Over Than 300 Languages Are Spoken In London
There’s hardly any other place in the world more diverse than London. Expats coming from different nationalities share a large proportion of its population, which enumerates around 8.7 million residents. They practice their original traditions and communicate in their native language. Due to this unbelievable diversity in London, it is estimated that there are over 300 languages spoken in London. Chances are that if you’re on a trip to London you can easily someone to communicate in your native language.


7. What Does The Name London Stands For?
What you think today of an amazing city has a long and not completely known history. Some standing theories state that London was first built from Romans around 50 AD. The origin of its name has also a puzzling history. During history, London used to have different names including Londonium, Ludenwic, Ludenberg. The most accepted version is that the name for London has derived from the old Celtic word “Londinous” which means to be bold.

8. Houses Of Parliament Is The Largest Palace In The UK
One of many architectural landmarks that London is proud of, is definitely the Houses of Parliament or also known as the Palace of Westminster. Crowned as the largest palace in the entire country, the object was first built at the beginning of the 11th century to accommodate the King of England.  Unfortunately, a fire in 1512 destroyed a large part of it and another fire in 1834 caused more severe damage. The only medieval structures to have survived those times are the Westminster Hall, Jewel Tower, the Cloisters of St Stephen’s and the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft.

9. London Buses Were Not Always Red
Red buses are for sure the most typical thing that your mind associates with London. The iconic vehicles didn’t always have this colour. Once upon a time each of them had a different colour with each colour signifying a different route. To stand out the competition the biggest company of buses London General Omnibus Company decide to paint their buses with the red colour in 1907. Ever since London buses have been red.

종교는 수니파 이슬람교가 70%를 차지하며, 기독교가 25%, 원시종교가 5%를 점유한다.

기후는 열대대륙성 기후다. 전형적인 후진국형 경제로서 경제구조의 낙후성과 저생산, 저소득, 만성적 국제수지 적자 등으로 특징지어진다. 그러나 농업 잠재력과 부존되어 있는 원유자원 및 철광석·우라늄·목재 등 미개발 자원이 풍부하여 경제개발 가능성이 매우 높은 국가이다. 한때 미국 회사 등에서 석유채굴을 추진하여, 석유 수입국으로부터 탈피할 수 있을 것으로 전망되기도 하였으나, 남북 내전의 격화로 공사가 1984년 중단되었다.

2015년 현재 국민총생산은 738억 달러이며, 1인당 국민소득은 1,876달러이다.

수단의 정치형태는 대통령 중심제의 공화제로서, 의회는 양원제로, 임기 각 6년의 상원(50석)과 하원(450석)으로 구성되어 있다. 주요 정당으로는 국민회의당, 민족민주연합 등이 있다.

[출처: 한국민족문화대백과사전(수단)]