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HIGHER EDUCATION

A large number of universities are located in this

region, including two of the most famous—Harvard

(above) and Yale. As well as studying, students enjoy

a full campus life, including taking part

in sports. Links between industry

and education are strong, so many

high-tech companies have

been established here.

THANKSGIVING

The first Thanksgiving was held in

1621 as a gesture of friendship between

American Indians and the Pilgrims after the

Pilgrims’ first successful harvest. Americans

honor that tradition every November by

gathering with family and friends to give

thanks for life’s blessings and to share a meal.

NEW YORK CITY

The center of US commerce and business

is New York City. People living here have

a fast-paced lifestyle, and many travel

by train or ferry from the suburbs

to work in the towering high-rise

office blocks of Manhattan. People

traveling by boat across the harbor

pass the Statue of Liberty, a huge

monument that represents freedom

and opportunity to Americans.

CRANBERRIES

The northeast USA is a major

cranberry-growing region. Cranberries

grow in flooded bogs, and once

harvested—often with high-tech

equipment (above)—they can be

eaten in pies and sauces.

The Statue of Liberty

has stood in New York

Harbor since 1886.

Maine (above),

famous for its

clam chowder and

lobsters (right)

MAINE

Although Maine is a large state,

it is relatively sparsely populated.

Early settlers were attracted to its

coastline, and fishing communities

gradually sprang up. To this day,

fishing remains an important

activity, while colorful foliage

attracts tourists in the autumn.

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