North America
North America is the third-largest continent, stretching from the Arctic Ocean in the north to Panama in the south. It encompasses Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean islands, spanning nearly every climate zone and biome on Earth.…
Countries
23
Area
25M km²
Population
600M
Major Cities
6 featured
Overview
North America is the third-largest continent, stretching from the Arctic Ocean in the north to Panama in the south. It encompasses Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean islands, spanning nearly every climate zone and biome on Earth.
Geographic Facts
The Rocky Mountains stretch over 4,800 km from Canada to New Mexico.
The Mississippi River system is one of the world's largest river systems.
The Great Lakes contain about 21% of the world's fresh surface water.
Death Valley is the lowest and hottest point in North America at -86 m.
Denali in Alaska (6,190 m) is the highest peak in North America.
Climate
North America has diverse climates: Arctic in the far north, subarctic in Canada and Alaska, temperate in most of the US, subtropical in the southeast, tropical in Central America and the Caribbean, and Mediterranean in California.
Major Languages
Famous Landmarks
Grand Canyon
Niagara Falls
Statue of Liberty
Yellowstone
Maya Pyramids
CN Tower
Featured Countries in North America
United States
Washington, D.C.
The United States of America is a vast country spanning the North American continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It is the world's third-largest country by area and the third-most populous, encompassing extraordinary geographic diversity from Arctic tundra to tropical islands.
Canada
Ottawa
Canada is the second-largest country in the world by total area and is defined by its stunning natural landscapes: Arctic tundra, boreal forests, the Rocky Mountains, and Atlantic and Pacific coastlines. Canada is bilingual in English and French and is known for its multicultural society and high quality of life.
Mexico
Mexico City
Mexico is a cradle of ancient civilizations (Mayan, Aztec, Zapotec) and a major modern economy. Positioned between the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, it features incredible biodiversity, dramatic volcanic peaks, colonial silver towns, and UNESCO-recognized gastronomy.
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