In its beginnings, the United States was founded by immigrants from Western Europe alongside indigenous peoples. A continuous stream of immigrants from around the world has seen the United States grow into a large and diverse country where virtually all nationalities and ethnicities are represented. One can find every type of climate and landscape in addition to different lifestyles and cultures in USA.
American mainstream culture is extremely diverse and complex, and varies from one geographical region to the next, between rural and urban areas, and can be particularly influenced by the ethnic communities found in each region. American culture encompasses traditions, ideals, customs, beliefs, values, arts, and innovations developed both domestically and imported via colonization and immigration from the British Isles.
