united states and canada region 1. nations to know: usa & canada
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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