World Geography: Americas

Geography of Americas

1. AMERICAS

2. 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

3. Countries: 35 largest: Canada / smallest : Kitts and Nevis Richest: USA Poorest; Haiti Population: 1 billion, with over 65% of them living in one of the three most populous countries (the  United States ,  Brazil , and  Mexico )

4. North America

5. 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

6. Border: north: Arctic Ocean east: Atlantic Ocean west and south by the Pacific Ocean , southeast:   South America  and the  Caribbean Sea Border of North America

7. North America Countries: 23 Size : 24,709,000 km 2 about 16.5% of the earth's land area and about 4.8% of its total surface. 3 rd largest continent by area and 4 th by population Largest: Canada smallest country- Kitts and Nevis. Mexico City- largest city

8. 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

9. Outstanding Features of North America The People and their Racial Ancestries People of N. America are a mixture of many nationalities. In Canada and USA –dominantly Europeans starting from 16 th 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 America French- in East coast of Canada Most North Americans speak English, Spanish, or French .

10. Racial Ancestries English German French Italian Mexican Polish Irish Indians

11. Outstanding Features of North America 2. The Land Mount McKinley, in Alaska, is the tallest point on the continent Death Valley, in California, is the lowest point on the continent.

12. 8 major Physical Regions of North America

13. 8 major Physical Regions of North America

14. 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.

15. Outstanding Features of North America 3 . Water System a. 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

16. Outstanding Features of North America 3 . Water System b . Gulfs and bays Gulf of Alaska Gulf of California Gulf of Mexico Hudson bay Baffin Bay

17. Outstanding Features of North America 3 . Water System c. River Mississippi Yukon Colorado Rio Grande Missouri St. Lawrence Churchill Ohio Brazos

18. Outstanding Features of North America 4 . Climate Subpolar Climate - Northern region Continental Climate - in the central region Tropical Climate - in the Sothern and Caribbean region

19. Outstanding Features of North America 5. Language and Religion Language: English Religion: Roman Catholic and Catholic Protestant

20. 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- 8 th richest country in the world

21. Southern America

22. Location: South America is a  continent   in South-western Hemisphere , It is also considered as a  subcontinent  of the  Americas Border: on the north: North America West:   Pacific Ocean   east: Atlantic Ocean northwest: Caribbean Sea Location/ border: South America

23. 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)

24. Size Size: 17,840,000 km 2 Population: 385,742,554 (2011,  5th ) Brazil- largest and most populous country Suriname - smallest country

25. 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, the Atacama 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

26. 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 Region 2. Andes Mountains 3. Brazilian Coastline 4. The Amazon 5. The Pantanal

27. Patagonia Region The 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. 

28. Andes Mountains The 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. 

29. Brazilian Coastline Here 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. 

30. The Amazon This 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. 

31. 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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