North America Flashcards
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is the third largest continent, covering about 24,230,000 square kilometers, and stretches from the Arctic Circle in the north to the Tropic of Cancer in the south. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean (north), Atlantic Ocean (east), Pacific Ocean (west), and the Caribbean Sea (south). The continent features diverse landscapes, including:
The ancient Appalachian Mountains in the east
The vast Great Plains and Central Lowlands in the center
The younger, towering Rocky Mountains and the Cordilleras in the west
The Canadian Shield, one of the oldest geologic formations on Earth
Extensive coastlines, glacial lakes (notably the Great Lakes), deserts in the southwest, and tropical regions in the south
culture is a blend of Indigenous traditions and influences from European colonization, particularly from Britain, France, and Spain.
Protestant Christianity is predominant in the United States and Canada, while Catholicism is widespread in Mexico and much of Central America and the Caribbean.
has vibrant music traditions, including American jazz, blues, country, and hip-hop; Canadian folk and pop; Caribbean reggae, calypso, and salsa; and Mexican mariachi and regional folk music.
cuisine is highly diverse, ranging from American fast food and barbecue to Mexican tacos and Caribbean jerk dishes.
▪ Countries: 23
▪ Largest Country: Canada
▪ Smallest Country: Saint Kitts and Nevis (two small islands in the Caribbean)
▪ Biggest Island: Greenland (a dependent territory of Denmark but geographically part of North America)
▪ Longest River: The Mississippi-Missouri River system
▪ Highest Mountain: Denali (Mount McKinley) in Alaska, United States
North America
23
Canada
Saint Kitts and Nevis (2 small island carrebean)
Longest: The missisipi-missouri river
Denali, Mount Mckinley
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Capital
Currency
Has the longest coastline in the world
Royal Canadian Mounted Policr (RCMP) or “Mountries” are iconic national symbol
-polite, multiculturalism
CANADA
OTTAWA
CANADIAN DOLLAR
The symbol of Canada to he found at their flag + How many pointed leaf
Maple Leaf, 11
Stunning rocky mountains, scenery, turquoise lakes
Canada (alberta)
Banff National Park
Historic walled city with european charm, french culture
Quebec City
Majestic waterflalls, boat tours
-amount of flow
-height bilume
-axcessible at boarder
Niagara Falls (Ontario)
Countdy
Capital
Currency
a federal republic of country of 50 states beside 48 states occupying with the latitude of the continent fourth largest country in the world in terms of land and top tourist attractions include statue of liberty grand canyon
-often describe as “melting pot” multiculture popu from every hearlu reguon
United States of America
Washington D.C
United State Dollar
Symbol of Flag in USA
13 red, white strips (orig colonies)
50 starrs (50 states, 48 states + alaska and hawaii)
This attraction in USA was gifted by the country France (1885) as a sign of friendship and freedom
Statue of Liberty
Iconic landmark i. Usa, Dream city, Statues of liberty, world class muesums, broadway shows
New York City
Immense and breathtaking natural wonder (arizona)
Grand Canyon National Park
Hollywood, beaches, theme parks
Los Angeles California
ranks fourth in terms of unesco world heritage site mexican gastronomy is recognized by unesco traditional musical styles and vibrant festivals such as day of the dead or dia de los muertos
Mexico
Mexico City
Mexican Oeso
Beautiful Beaches and Mayan Ruins (chichen itza)
Cancun and Riviera Maya
Historic center, musum in mexico (national anthropology musum)
Mexico city (federal district)
Prominent church located at Mexico in 17th century
-neogothic
-renovated by Severino Gutierez, 19th
-European Cathedral
-fot st migue archangel
Parroquia de San Miguel Archangel
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Capital
Currency
Oldest continously inhabited european settlement in the Maerica
-shares the island of hispaniola with Haiti
Baseball is the national sport, Major league baskeyball stars
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
Dominican Peso
Famous fot iys all inclusive resorts in dom
Punta Cana
Historial colonial zone (unesco) historical landmarks
Santo Domingo
Picturesque beaches, lush landscapes and laid back athmosphere in dom
Las Terrenas (Samana Peninsula)
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Capital
Currency
-birthplace of reggae music, bob marley
- “out of many, one people” reflect multicultural heritage
-jerk seasoning, cuisine famous
Jamaica
Kingston
Jamaican Dollar
Popular tourist hub with beaches, resorts, nightlife, heart shape resort
Montego Bay
Known fot its stunning landscapes located in small town in jamaica
Negril
Features dunn’s river falls, popular attraction where viditors can climb in cascading waterfalls
Ocho rios
