20 things Americans are proud of on Independence Day 4/7

From its status as the world's military superpower and one of the richest countries on the planet, to having the most diverse population and number one entertainment exporter in the world, the United States is also home to many the richest super-rich, with some truly remarkable achievements.

Here is a list of 20 outstanding and extraordinary achievements of the United States, compiled

1. Large territory

The United States is the 3rd largest country in the world by land area, roughly equal to the entire continent of Europe.

2. There are world-class athletes

American athletes have won more Olympic medals than any other national athlete.

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On June 25, 2022, in the women's 400m hurdles event at the 2022 US Athletics Championships, Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin broke her own world record of 51s46 at the Tokyo Olympics with record 51s41 time.

3. Varied climate

The United States is the only country with 5 climate zones on Earth: 1 tropical, 2 temperate, and 2 temperate.

4. International tourist attractions

The United States is the third most visited country by international tourists after Spain and France.

5. Provide enough fresh water

Located on the US-Canada border, Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world, with an area of ​​31,700 square miles.

6. Explore the universe

The only people who have ever walked on the surface of the moon are Americans.

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In this photo taken on July 20, 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong (pictured in helmet) and Buzz Aldrin (pictured) sent the 'Apollo 11' spacecraft to the moon for the first time.

7. Immigrant Destination

The United States has nearly 45 million immigrants, more than any other country in the world.

8. Global Invention Center

America is the center of invention around the globe. Airplanes, computers, cell phones, chips, and light bulbs are just a few examples of American uniqueness.

9. The economy is huge

Although the population of the United States is less than 5% of the world's population, its global economic output accounts for about 25%.

10. Largest Oil Producer

The United States has become the largest oil producer in the world over the past decade. In 2019, the country produced 18.23 million barrels of oil per day, much higher than the daily output of Saudi Arabia (the country in the Middle East), the world's second largest oil producer. Petroleum includes crude oil, all other petroleum liquids and biofuels.

Natural gas is burned during oil drilling operations at oil fields in the Permian Basin, Texas, USA on March 12, 2022.

11. There are many Nobel Prize winners

Americans have won more Nobel Prizes than any other country.

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On October 11, 2021, three American academics - (from left to right on the screen) economists David Card, Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens jointly received the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2021.

12. Biodiversity

The United States ranks in the top 10 in the world for the number of species of mammals, reptiles, fish, and vascular plants.

13. The vast jungle

With more than 3.1 million square miles of forested land, the United States ranks fourth, behind Canada, Brazil and Russia.

14. Affirmative, generous

According to 2018 data from the Charities Aid Foundation, an international non-profit organization that publishes the 'World Giving Index' (which looks at donations to charity) Every year, the United States is one of the most generous countries in the world, behind only Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand.

15. The place with the largest employer in the world

Founded in Arkansas in 1962, Walmart is the world's largest private-sector employer, employing 2.2 million people.

16. Strong higher education

The United States has the strongest higher education system in the world, attracting more than 1 million international students each year, the most of any country.

17. US companies rule the world

Nine of the 10 largest companies in the world by market capitalization are based in the United States. The majority (54 companies) of the top 100 companies by market capitalization are US companies.

Apple headquarters in Silicon Valley.

18. Agricultural powerhouse

The United States produces more corn than any other country in the world, with more than 366 million tons in 2018-2019. China's corn production is behind the United States, with more than 100 million tons.

19. Trade Center

According to Forbes, 575 of the world's 2,000 largest companies are located in the United States.

20. The country with the most billionaires

CNBC reported that the United States has more billionaires than any other country in the world, with 705 people, more than the next four countries combined. 7 of the 10 richest people in the world are Americans.