America is a part of the world that consists of two continents, South and North America, and a number of adjacent islands. It was discovered on October 12, 1492 during the expedition of Christopher Columbus, who actually intended to find the sea route to India and China. Most of the local population speaks the languages of the Indo-European family. So, in North America they speak mainly English, in Mexico and South America - in Spanish, in Brazil - in Portuguese, and in Canada - in French.
Territorial division
The countries of America are grouped as follows:
- North America. This part includes the USA, Canada, Greenland and a number of islands.
- South America consists of Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia, Guyana, Chile and Suriname.
- Central America includes Salvador, Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
- The Caribbean is a region that includes the islands of the Caribbean, formerly known as the West Indies.
Latin America: countries and capitals
This region is located between the United States and Antarctica, on its territory there are 33 states and 13 colonies. The area of the region covers about 15% of all the land of the planet. The term "Latin" in the name of this part of America is explained simply. The languages spoken by the inhabitants of this region are descended from Latin.
Latin American countries fall into these categories:
- Mid America This part includes the West Indies, Mexico and some countries of Central America.
- Andean states are Chile, Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.
- Laplatian countries are Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina.
The largest countries in Latin America include Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and others. The capital of Brazil is the city of Brasilia. Every year the state is visited by a huge number of tourists. Sunny Brazil attracts with both classic architectural monuments and beautiful parks and waterfalls. Argentina is another colorful country, its capital is Buenos Aires. It is famous for its many kilometers of sunny beaches and friendly residents. And finally, Mexico, with its capital in the city of Mexico City, is widely known throughout the world for its cuisine.
Central American countries
This region is located between South and North America. The countries of this region, which were listed above, although they do not stand out in economic terms, still play an important role in the political arena of this part of the world. This mainly happens because important transport arteries connecting the two continents pass through them.
The countries of America, North and South, are connected by the Panama Canal. Despite the relative economic stability of states and their geopolitical advantages, the level of development of even the largest cities remains unsatisfactory. This is due to the constant outflow of the population to the USA and South America in search of a better share (although the converse is also true - people are leaving precisely from disorder, wanting to improve their lives).
Most of the states of Central America have access to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. This helps maintain a steady flow of tourists who want to soak up the beaches. Only two states have access to just one of the oceans, these are El Salvador and Belize.
United States of America
The United States remains the most developed state in this part of the world (and from various points of view). High economic indicators contribute to the fact that people from all over the world have flocked here for several centuries. It will be rational to tell the most interesting about the USA:
- The largest banknote of the state (in free circulation) - $ 100.
- Oddly enough, the American flag consists of flowers that are present on the flags of many Slavic states.
- Most of the food here is made in California.
- There is no official language in the United States, although most of the population speaks English.
- For the entire existence of the state, 44 presidents ruled it.
- The national animal of the country is a bald eagle.
- Initially, the state consisted of 13 colonies, which decided to declare their independence in 1776.
- In some states, hemp cultivation is officially permitted. Perhaps this is partly responsible for the influx of migrants.
- The United States is located in six time zones.
- Indigenous people of the United States - Indians - were not official citizens of the country until 1924.
- The national flower of the state is a rose.
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The countries of America differ in their geographical features, political position, religion and much more. But each of them is special and remarkable in its own way. The most developed countries of America play an important role in the political arena, while the less developed are a constant source of labor.