North America
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Introduction
Stretching from the Arctic circle to the tropics and from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, North America is home to a diverse climate and an even more diverse population. North America has opened its arms to everyone and can now only be described as a patchwork of cultures, languages and religions.
This diversity both amongst its people and climate can meet the needs and desires of any traveller to its shores. From mountain climbing in the Rocky Mountains, to deep sea fishing off the Atlantic coast, to seeing the Northern Lights in the Arctic, to soaking up the sun in the heat of Mexico. North America has it all.
Geography
The geography of North America is extremely diverse, from the jungles of southern Mexico to deserts to stunning mountains and the ice shelf of the Arctic circle. The Rockies, the longest mountain, range runs from Alaska all the way to Mexico through Canada and the United States along the western part of the land mass. The central parts of Canada and the United States is a large prairie called the Great Plains, which were created by glaciers during the last ice age. Along the east coast of the United States are the Appalachian Mountains, which is a smaller range compared to the Rockies. The western part of United States and northern Mexico are a large desert with several mountain ranges. While the southern part of Mexico is a dense rain forest home to many species.
One of the more interesting geographical features of North America are the stunning Great Lakes. These lakes are the largest fresh water lakes in the world and make up large section of the eastern border with the United States and Canada. There are also several large rivers like the Mississippi, Rio Grande, Colorado and Saint Lawrence which dominate the continent. On the west coast of the United States and Canada are several large volcanoes and in the central part of the United States is the amazing Yellowstone National Park, which is a super caldera hot spot of geothermal uniqueness. Off the coasts are some very interesting islands that range from barren Arctic waste lands to desert islands with palm trees.
Subregions
North
Alaska (USA), Canada, Greenland (Autonomous Province of Denmark), Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Overseas Collectivity of France)
Middle
USA
Countries and Territories
| Country | Capital |
|---|---|
| Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) | Hamilton |
| Canada | Ottawa |
| Greenland (Autonomous Province of Denmark) | Nuuk |
| Mexico | Mexico City |
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Overseas Collectivity of France) | Saint-Pierre |
| United States of America | Washington, D.C. |
Sights and Activities
Although not home to many countries North America has many wonderful things to see and do. From amazing landmarks and museums to some of the most amazing natural beauty in the world. North America has something for everyone.
Major Cities
Canada
Mexico
United States of America
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Chicago, Illinois
- Houston, Texas
- Los Angeles, California
- Miami, Florida
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- New York, New York
- San Francisco, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Washington, D.C.
Landmarks
See also: Famous Landmarks
- Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is quite beautiful
- Barranca del Cobre, also known as Copper Canyon, is one of the most fascinating canyons in the world.
- Bay of Fundy
- CN Tower is the tallest telecommunications tower in the world, standing at 553 metres tall in Toronto, Canada.
- Death Valley
- Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco
- Grand Canyon is one of the most famous canyons in the world
- Rocky Mountains and Rocky Mountain National Park
- Route 66 is a great route to follow starting in Chicago and ending in California.
- Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France in 1886 to commemorate the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, is now a symbol of freedom and democracy. Standing on Liberty Island in New York, it is also one of the icons representing the USA.
- Palenque is one of the largest ancient Mayan cities.
- Yellowstone National Park is a massive thermal hot spot.
- Yosemite National Park is a glimpse of the beauty that Northern California has to offer.
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