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NORTH AMERICA


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Geographical description

q 3rd largest continent in NorthernHemisphere

q Area : 24,709,000 km 2 (9,400,000mi2 )

q Population : 528,720,588(July 2008)est.

q Time Zones :- UTC(Danmarkshavn, Greenland) to UTC-


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HISTORY

DISCOVERED IN 1492 BYCOLUMBUS

NAMED AFTER ITALIANEXPLORER AMERIGOVESPUCCI (TRAVELED IN1497-1502)


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Geog. Description(cont.)

Mexico City is the most populous city

in North America.
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New York City, the largest city in theUnited States, a major world city and one of
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Toronto is the most populous city in Canada

and one of the world's most ethnically diverse
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Introduction of

Canada,

United States ofAmerica,

United MexicanStates(Mexico)


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CANADA


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Canada

Capital Ottawa Currency Dollar Date of Independence 01st July 1867

Area -9976139 sq Km P.C.I.- 35200 $ Language English, French

Literacy 99% Government type- confederation with

parliamentary Democracy


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BUSINESS ATTIQUETES

APPEARANCE

Plan for a very cold climate, especially during their winter. Men should wear a dark conservative business suit with tie,

especially in cities. Build a wardrobe based on classic lines(selecting suits with a traditional lapel width, and ties

staying within a traditional width range). Conservativecolors of navy and gray, and shirts in white and light blue. Women should wear a conservative business suit or dress,

especially in cities. Select your clothing with classic linesand colors in mind. Navy, gray, ivory, and white are thebasics to work with. The major cities can be verysophisticated.

Casual attire is appropriate when you are not working. Theweather and activity will dictate what you will be wearing.Build a casual wardrobe using the classic colors (camel isadditional color for casual). You will look professional, eventhou h relaxed.


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Behavior

Be punctual for meetings and appointments, as promptness isvalued. In French areas, time is more relaxed. However, you will beexpected to arrive at the appointed time, even if the Frenchattending the meeting don't.

Always maintain a reserved demeanor, and follow good rules ofetiquette. Traditions and gracious manners are part of the culture,

even in more rural areas. If you travel to different cities or areas,pay attention to local customs.

Do not eat while walking in public. Plan your time so you can stopin a caf or restaurant to enjoy your snack.

Gifts are not routinely given. If you do give a gift when you arriveor when you are leaving, make it a modest one. A lavish gift,though accepted, would be frowned upon.

Gifts are given to celebrate finalizing a negotiation, a contract, ora project. Gifts for the office, a nice bottle of wine or liquor wouldbe appropriate.

Taking a business associate to a nice meal or an evening sportingevent, play, or symphony is always a nice gesture.


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Prevalent religions


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USA


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United States of America

Capital Washington D.C. Currency US Dollar Date of Independence 04 July 1776 Area 9826630 sq Km P.C.I.- 44000 $ Language English Literacy 99% Government type- Federal Republic


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BUSINESS ATTIQUETES

Behavior

Business conversation maytake place during meals.However, many times you will find more social conversationtaking place during the actual meal.

Business meetings may be arranged as breakfast

meetings, luncheon meetings, or dinner meetingsdepending on time schedules and necessity. Generally adinner, even though for business purposes, is treated as asocial meal and a time to build rapport.

Gift giving is discouraged or limited by many UScompanies. A gracious written note is always appropriateand acceptable.

If you do give a gift, it should not appear to be a bribe. An invitation for a meal or a modest gift is usually

acceptable. If you are someplace with a line or queue, go to the end


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Appearance

Business suit and tie are appropriate in all major cities. Wear darkcolored business suits in classic colors of gray and navy. For animportant formal meeting, choose a white dress shirt, for lessformal a light blue shirt will still give you a conservativeappearance.

Women should wear a suit or dress with jacket in major cities.

Wearing classic clothing and classic colors of navy, gray, ivory,and white will ensure you give a confident and conservativeappearance.

Rural areas and areas with extremely warm summers have moreinformal wardrobe requirements.

Women may wear a business dress, or skirt and blouse, in ruralareas.

Men may conduct business without wearing a jacket and/or tie inrural areas.

The formality of a meeting, even in rural areas, may dictate asports jacket and tie for men. The same formality will require awoman to wear a dress, possibly with a jacket.


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Prevalent religions


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MEXICO


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Mexico

Capital Mexico city

Currency New peso

Date of Independence 24 Sep 1821

Area 1972547 sq Km

P.C.I.- 10700 $

Language Spanish and Amerindianlanguages

Literacy 91 %


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BUSINESS ATTIQUETES

Appearance

Men should wear a conservative dark suit and tie. Your wardrobeshould include suits that have classic lines and tailoring in gray ornavy, and white or light blue shirts. A white shirt is more formaland should be worn when the formality of the meeting dictates.

Women should wear a dress or skirt and blouse. A classic suit may

also be worn. Build a wardrobe using classic lines, classic skirtlengths, and basic classic colors - gray, navy, white, and ivory.

Men may wear pants and a light shirt for casual. Plan a casualwardrobe using the classic colors, plus camel, and you will becasual, yet polished. Should you have the opportunity to wear aguayabera, the wonderful traditional lightweight shirt, you wear isout over your pants. This design is very comfortable in warmer

weather. Standing with your hands on your hips suggests aggressiveness,

and keeping your hands in your pockets is impolite.

Mexicans may not make eye contact. This is a sign of respect andshould not be taken as an affront.


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Behavior

Men shake hands upon meeting and leaving, and will wait for a woman tobe the first to offer her hand.

Women may shake hands with men and other women. Many times awoman may pat another woman's shoulder or forearm, or kiss on thecheek.

Longtime friends may embrace, and after several meetings you may alsobe greeted with an embrace.

Punctuality is not rigid because of the emphasis on personal obligations.The best time for appointments is between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., withlate afternoon a second choice.

Business lunches, rather than dinners are the traditional form of business

entertaining and are usually prolonged affairs, beginning between 2:00 and3:00 p.m. and lasting three to four hours, with little time being devoted toactual business. Lunches are an essential part of business to establish apersonal relationship.

Working breakfasts are also popular, meeting at 8:00 or 8:30 at your hotel,


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Prevalent religions


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PLACES OF ATTRACTION

HAWAIIFACTS

SOUTHERNMOST U.S. STATE

MOST ISOLATED POPULATION(2390MILES FROM CALIFORNIA, 3850 MIFROM JAPAN, 4900 MI FROM CHINA,

5280 MI FROM PHILLPINES) ONLY US STATE GROWING COFFEE


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CONTD.

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING (ATTHE INTERSECTION OF FIFTH AVENUEAND 34TH STREET)

FACTS

IT IS A 102 STOREY ART DECOSKYSCRAPER

IT WAS COMPLETED IN 1 YR. AND 45DAYS.

AS OF 2007, APPX. 21,000


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CONTD.

LOS ANGELES THE USAS 4TH LARGEST ECONOMY

THE WORLDS 11TH LARGESTECONOMY IN TERMS OF GDP

IT HAS 90 STAGE THEATRES AND

MORE THAN 300 MUSEUMS


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CONT.

CHICAGO

IT IS THE 3RD LARGEST CITY OF US

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LARGEST URBAN AREA IN THEWORLD

IT HOMES 6,000 RESTAURANTS

THE WORLDS LARGEST PUBLICLIBRARY, HAROLD, WASHINGTONLIBRARY CENTER WITH A


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NEW YORK

3RD MOST POPULOUS CITY OF US

NAMED AFTER ENGLANDS DUKEOF YORK

TOILET PAPER WAS INVENTED BY

JOSEPH C. GAYETTY OF NY, IN1857.


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TORONTO CN TOWER

BATA SHOE MUSEUM CASA LOMA

AFRICAN LION SAFARI

TORONTO ISLAND PARK TORONTO ZOO

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