Questions and Answers
What is the name of the ocean that borders North America to the west?
How many countries are comprised in North America?
What is the name of the mountain range that stretches from British Columbia, Canada, to New Mexico, USA?
Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
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What is the name of the largest desert in the United States?
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Which country has the world's largest economy in terms of nominal GDP?
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What is the rank of Canada's economy in terms of nominal GDP?
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What is the climate type in northern regions of North America?
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Study Notes
Geography
- Continent located in the Northern Hemisphere
- Bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Central America to the south
- Comprises 23 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean
Countries
- United States:
- World's third-largest country by area and population
- Federal republic with 50 states and a federal district
- Canada:
- Second-largest country by area
- Federal parliamentary democracy with 10 provinces and 3 territories
- Mexico:
- Federal republic with 31 states and a federal district
- Borders the United States to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the south
Physical Features
- Mountains:
- Rocky Mountains: major mountain range stretching from British Columbia, Canada, to New Mexico, USA
- Appalachian Mountains: older mountain range stretching from Canada to Alabama, USA
- Rivers:
- Mississippi River: longest river in the United States, flowing from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico
- Rio Grande: forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico
- Deserts:
- Mojave Desert: largest desert in the United States, located in the southwestern states
- Chihuahuan Desert: located in southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Climate
- Varied climate ranging from tropical to polar
- Cold winters and warm summers in northern regions
- Hot and humid summers in southern regions
- Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires occur frequently
Economy
- United States has the world's largest economy in terms of nominal GDP
- Canada has the world's tenth-largest economy
- Mexico has the world's eleventh-largest economy
- Major industries include:
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Services
- Tourism
Geography of North America
- Located in the Northern Hemisphere
- Borders: Arctic Ocean (north), Pacific Ocean (west), Atlantic Ocean (east), Central America (south)
- Comprises 23 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean islands
Countries of North America
United States
- World's third-largest country by area and population
- Federal republic with 50 states and a federal district
Canada
- Second-largest country by area
- Federal parliamentary democracy with 10 provinces and 3 territories
Mexico
- Federal republic with 31 states and a federal district
- Borders: United States (north), Guatemala and Belize (south)
Physical Features of North America
Mountains
- Rocky Mountains: major range from British Columbia, Canada, to New Mexico, USA
- Appalachian Mountains: older range from Canada to Alabama, USA
Rivers
- Mississippi River: longest river in the United States, from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico
- Rio Grande: forms part of the US-Mexico border
Deserts
- Mojave Desert: largest desert in the United States, in southwestern states
- Chihuahuan Desert: in southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Climate of North America
- Tropical to polar climate range
- Cold winters and warm summers in northern regions
- Hot and humid summers in southern regions
- Frequent natural disasters: hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires
Economy of North America
- United States: world's largest economy (nominal GDP)
- Canada: world's tenth-largest economy
- Mexico: world's eleventh-largest economy
- Major industries:
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Services
- Tourism
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Test your knowledge of North America's countries, borders, and geography. Learn about the continent's features, its countries, and their characteristics.
