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North America and Central America Adrianna Harrison, Brynna Diaz, Karli DeHaven

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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: North America and Central America

North America and Central America

Adrianna Harrison, Brynna Diaz, Karli DeHaven

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Countries

• United States• Canada• Mexico• Belize• Costa Rica• El Salvador• Guatemala• Honduras• Nicaragua• Panama

There are ten countries North and Central America.They are:

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Major Cities

Washington D.C.Mexico City OttawaLos Angeles Panama City

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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.

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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.

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Landforms

Rocky Mountains Appalachian Mountains Ozark PlateauEverglades Canadian Shield

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Water

Pacific Ocean Gulf of Mexico

Lake Nicaragua Lake Izabal Gulf of Alaska

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Agriculture

Corn/Maize Soybeans• Hay• Wheat CottonBananas Potatoes

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Natural Resources

Water Wood/Timber

WildlifeIron Ore FishOil

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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.

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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