North America

  • North America includes Canada, the United States, and Mexico, three of the continent’s largest and most influential countries.

  • The continent has diverse landscapes including mountains, forests, deserts, plains, and Arctic regions.

  • The Rocky Mountains stretch across much of western North America.

  • The Great Lakes form the world’s largest group of freshwater lakes by surface area.

  • English, Spanish, and French are widely spoken across North America.

  • North America has major global cities such as New York City, Toronto, and Mexico City.

  • The continent has strong economies based on technology, agriculture, manufacturing, and trade.

  • North America is home to famous landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls.

  • Indigenous peoples lived throughout North America for thousands of years before European colonization.

  • Popular sports in North America include basketball, baseball, American football, and ice hockey.

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