United States and Canada

Region 1

Nations to know: USA & Canada

Cities to knowIn United States:1. Chicago, IL2. Houston, TX3. Los Angeles, CA4. New York City, NY5. St. Louis, MO6. Washington, DCIn Canada:7. Montreal8. Ottawa9. Quebec10. Vancouver

Important Rivers

Columbia River St. Lawrence River

Mississippi River

Colorado River

Rio Grande River

Important bodies of water ARCTIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN ATLANTIC

OCEAN

HUDSON BAY

GREAT LAKES

GULF OF MEXICO

Important Mountain RangesKEY:Mountain-

Pacific Coast Range

Rocky Mountains

Appalachian Mountains

Important Land Features

INTERIO

R

LOW

LAN

DSBasin & Ridge

Aleutian Islands

The Aleutian and Hawaiian Islands

Russia Alaska

CanadaUSA

Economic Characteristics• Highly developed (HIGH GDP, literacy rate, & life

expectancy)• Highly developed infrastructure (roads, rails,

airways, etc)• Rich in natural resources- allows for diverse

economies• Economic center of the world: NEW YORK CITY• Major exports: Technology, information systems,

foodstuffs• Major imports: Oil, cloth goods

Cultural Characteristics• Region shares a common history of European

colonialism• Diverse, multi-cultural societies; reflected in the

arts• Very urbanized, with a highly mobile population• Growing gap between rich and poor people• Highly educated; with large post-secondary

system (colleges and universities)• CONFLICTS: Quebec vs. English Canada (political

AND cultural)

Cultural Landmarks to know:

US Capitol

VA Capitol

White House

More Landmarks

St. Louis Gateway Arch

Statue of Liberty

Golden Gate Bridge