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North America and Central America
Adrianna Harrison, Brynna Diaz, Karli DeHaven
Countries
• United States• Canada• Mexico• Belize• Costa Rica• El Salvador• Guatemala• Honduras• Nicaragua• Panama
There are ten countries North and Central America.They are:
Major Cities
Washington D.C.Mexico City OttawaLos Angeles Panama City
Land Area and Population
• The total area of North and Central America is 9,742,233 sq. miles.
The total population is 529,223,780.
Climates
The climates in North and Central America vary greatly. The climate can go from tropical rainforest in central America to tundra climates in Canada.
Landforms
Rocky Mountains Appalachian Mountains Ozark PlateauEverglades Canadian Shield
Water
Pacific Ocean Gulf of Mexico
Lake Nicaragua Lake Izabal Gulf of Alaska
Agriculture
Corn/Maize Soybeans• Hay• Wheat CottonBananas Potatoes
Natural Resources
Water Wood/Timber
WildlifeIron Ore FishOil
UNESCO Heritage Sites
• Cultural– Statue of Liberty: Located at the entrance to the New York Harbour. This was a gift from France to celebrate America’s 100 years of Independence. It is considered a great work of both art & engineering.
• Natural– Mammoth Cave Natural Park: Located in KY, this is the longest & most
extensive cave system in the world. Declared a National Park in 1941 & a Heritage Site in 1981.
Did You Know??Recycled school buses are the main mode of transportation in Central America
People in North America spend almost half a billion dollars in chewing gum every year