associated islands. North America consists of the countries Canada, Mexico
and the USA. Central America consists of the countries, Belize, Costa Rica,
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. The West Indies
consist of Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic,
Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts / Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and
Trinidad / Tobago. South America consists of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,
Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname,
Uruguay and Venezuela. In addition Canada is also part of the Americas.
Canada occupies most of North America. It extends from the Atlantic Ocean to
the Pacific Ocean and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Canada borders the USA.
Canada is one of the worlds weathiest nations. Canada is comprised of seven
provinces and three territories. Canada has some outstanding scenery
including the Nigara Falls. Canada has two official languages, English and
French. Winters can be harsh in Canada but summer months can reach 40oC in
some parts.
The next country which forms part of the Americas is the United States of
America. The United States of America has something to offer everyone. The
United States of America is a federal constitutional republic made up of
fifty states, one federal district and several territories. The United States
of America is bordered by Canada to the North and Mexico to the South. The
continent of the United States stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the
Pacific Ocean and from Canada to Mexico. In addition the state of Hawaii is
situated in the Pacific Ocean.
Central America is sometimes referred to as southern North America. Central
America is a narrow isthmus, which extends from Mexico to Panama. The
majority of Central America sits above the Caribbean Plate. Central America
is mainly volcanic and is not adverse to the odd earthquake.
South America is situated entirely in the western hemisphere and mostly in
the southern hemisphere. South America became attached to North America
around 3 million years ago. The Andes, a young mountain range, runs down the
western edge of the continent. South America also includes various islands
including those of the Caribbean.
South America s major natural resources are gold, silver, copper, iron, tin
and oil. South America also has some unique wildlife such as llamas,
anacondas, piranha, jaguars, vicunas and tapirs. South America also has the
largest river in the world, the Amazon. The Amazon releases large amounts of
fresh water to the Atlantic Ocean and is responsible for a fifth of the total
volume of fresh water entering the oceans worldwide.
South American has a wonderful history with such monuments as the Mexican
Pyramids and Peru s Lost City of the Incas. For more information please visit
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