world geography: americas
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AMERICAS
The Americas or America, also known as the Western Hemisphere and the New World, comprise the totality of
territories in North. The earliest known use of the
name America dates to 1507, where it was applied to what is now known as South America. The scholarly consensus is that the name was derived from Italian
explorer Amerigo Vespucci
Countries: 35largest: Canada / smallest: Kitts and NevisRichest: USAPoorest; HaitiPopulation: 1 billion, with over 65% of them living in one of the three most populous countries (the United States, Brazil, and Mexico)
North America
North America
North America, the third-largest continent, extends from the tiny Aleutian Islands in the northwest to the Isthmus of Panama in the south. The continent includes the enormous island of Greenland in the northeast and the small island countries and territories that dot the Caribbean Sea and western North Atlantic Ocean
Border: north: Arctic Oceaneast: Atlantic Oceanwest and south by the Pacific Ocean, southeast: South America and the Caribbean Sea
Border of North America
North AmericaCountries:23Size: 24,709,000 km2
about 16.5% of the earth's land area and about 4.8% of its total surface. 3rd largest continent by area and 4th by population Largest: Canadasmallest country- Kitts and Nevis.Mexico City- largest city
Population /Location
Population: 565 million or about 7.5% of the world's population. Most Populous: USA, Brazil, and Mexico)All north America lies above the Equator.• Exactly in North-western Hemisphere
Outstanding Features of North America
1. The People and their Racial Ancestries- People of N. America are a mixture of many nationalities.- In Canada and USA –dominantly Europeans starting from 16th century the next 200 years
Britain- gaining much control of Northern America. (they lost its control from 1775-1783 then founded the new country called the USA)Spanish- in Central AmericaFrench- in East coast of CanadaMost North Americans speak English, Spanish, or French.
Racial Ancestries
1. English2. German3. French4. Italian5. Mexican6. Polish7. Irish8. Indians
Outstanding Features of North America
2. The LandMount McKinley, in Alaska, is the tallest point on the continentDeath Valley, in California, is the lowest point on the continent.
8 major Physical Regions of North America
8 major Physical Regions of North America
Rockies, North America’s largest chain. The Rockies stretch from the province of British Columbia, Canada, to the U.S. state of New Mexico.
The Rocky Mountains are part of a system of parallel mountain ranges known as the Cordilleras. A cordillera is a long series of mountain ranges. Although cordilleras exist all over the world, in North America, “the Cordilleras” indicate the massive mountain ranges in the western part of the continent. The Cordilleras extend from Canada all the way to the Isthmus of Panama.
Outstanding Features of North America
3. Water Systema. The Great Lakes- are a
series of interconnected freshwater lakes located in north-eastern North America, on the Canada–United States border, which connect to the Atlantic Ocean through the Saint Lawrence River.- Lake superior- Lake Michigan - Lake Huron- Lake Erie- Lake Ontario
Outstanding Features of North America
3. Water Systemb. Gulfs and bays- Gulf of Alaska- Gulf of California- Gulf of Mexico- Hudson bay- Baffin Bay
Outstanding Features of North America
3. Water Systemc. River- Mississippi - Yukon- Colorado- Rio Grande- Missouri - St. Lawrence- Churchill- Ohio - Brazos
Outstanding Features of North America
4. ClimateSubpolar Climate - Northern regionContinental Climate - in the central regionTropical Climate - in the Sothern and Caribbean region
Outstanding Features of North America
5. Language and ReligionLanguage: EnglishReligion: Roman Catholic and Catholic Protestant
Outstanding Features of North America
6. The Economy- North America is still world’s largest and most productive manufacturing complex. Agriculture: less than 5%Commerce/industry – 95%USA- 8th richest country in the world
Southern America
Location: South America is a continent in South-western Hemisphere, It is also considered as a subcontinent of the AmericasBorder: on the north: North AmericaWest: Pacific Ocean east: Atlantic Oceannorthwest: Caribbean Sea
Location/ border: South America
Countries: 12
It includes twelve sovereign states – Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela – and two non-sovereign areas – French Guiana, an overseas department of France, and the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory (though disputed by Argentina)
Size
Size: 17,840,000 km2
Population: 385,742,554 (2011, 5th)Brazil- largest and most populous countrySuriname- smallest country
South America is home to the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, Angel Falls in Venezuela; the highest single drop waterfall Kaieteur Falls in Guyana; the largest river (by volume), the Amazon River; the longest mountain range, the Andes (whose highest mountain is Aconcagua at 6,962 m [22,841 ft]); the driest non-polar place on earth, theAtacama Desert;[9][10][11] the largest rainforest, the Amazon Rainforest; the highest capital city, La Paz, Bolivia; the highest commercially navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca; and, excluding research stations in Antarctica, the world's southernmost permanently inhabited community, Puerto Toro, Chile
Physical Regions of South America
South America has a huge variety of landscapes, from active volcanoes, to lush rainforests and grassy plains, to the pristine white-sand beaches of Brazil, and the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Andes.1. Patagonia Region2. Andes Mountains3. Brazilian Coastline4. The Amazon5. The Pantanal
Patagonia RegionThe Patagonia Region is home to the most picturesque landscapes in South America. Situated in Southern Argentina and Chile, this region features the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few advancing glaciers in the world, as well as pristine Andean national parks, lakes and alpine forests. The lake region also features a wide variety of outdoor activities, particularly in Bariloche, a popular ski resort set in the scenic mountain of the Andes. Further south in Glacier National Park you'll find a mountainous landscape dotted with glaciers and a variety of rare and unusual wildlife.
Andes MountainsThe Andes features some of the most spectacular scenery in South America with its dynamic variation of terrain. There are pristine lakes and rivers, glacier parks, Inca ruins, snow-capped peaks, and lush rain forests, making it a great place for outdoor adventures, including some of the best skiing in the world on the eastern slopes. It is also the longest mountain range in the world, running 4,500 miles along the west coast of South America. It passes through seven countries, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, and Argentina, making it accessible for most travelers bound for South America.
Brazilian CoastlineHere you can enjoy the bright blue waters, white-sand beaches, and beautiful coral reefs, which make it an excellent area for swimming and snorkeling. Brazil is a great place to begin your adventure, especially since it has the longest stretch of
coastline in South America.
The AmazonThis regions encompasses many different types of landscapes, including rainforests, mountains, lakes, and grasslands. It is also home to the largest ecosystem on the planet and over a dozen major rivers. It is situated next to the Andean border in the west and covers over 1.4 million square miles
that stretches across the continent.
The Pantanal• In the wetlands of the Pantanal, the visitor explores the greatest wildlife South America has to offer. Stay at a nature lodge, and take unforgettable excursions into the wild.
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