North America is the third largest continent of our planet. On its territory today there are ten independent states. The countries of North America (the list of which is presented in this article) differ in area, population, and economic development. There are many differences between them and in other ways, including ethnic, cultural and linguistic.
North American countries and their capitals
America is one of the six parts of the world, consisting of two continents: North and South America. On the territory of North America are ten independent states. Another 13 island countries are located within the Caribbean. Sometimes they are also ranked among the states of the North American region.
The countries of North America and their capitals vary in size and population. Here is one of the largest states on the planet - Canada. On the same mainland is the Republic of El Salvador, whose area is 500 times smaller!
The countries of North America and their capitals are very different in terms of the level of economic development and the well-being of their citizens. So, on the continent is one of the leading world economies, country No. 1 in terms of GDP per capita (we are talking about the United States). At the same time, poor, developing states (such as Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala) are located in North America.
Listed below are all continental countries in North America, the list also includes the capitals of these states:
- Canada (Ottawa).
- USA (Washington).
- Mexico (Mexico City).
- Belize (Belmopan).
- Honduras (Tegucigalpa).
- Nicaragua (Managua).
- Panama (Panama).
- Guatemala (Guatemala).
- Salvador (San Salvador).
- Costa Rica (San Jose).
Near the mainland is also located the largest island of the planet Earth - Greenland, which is the overseas possession of the European state of Denmark.
Largest countries in North America: USA
The United States is the fourth largest country on the planet with a population of 325 million people. The territory of the state is divided into 50 states, each of which has its own laws. Some of them amaze with their curiosities and senseless norms. The United States has a powerful diversified economy and the world's strongest army.
It is curious that the States, in spite of their vast expanses, border (by land) only two states - Canada and Mexico. The USA is a multinational country. Migrants began to come here from the end of the 19th century, from different parts of the world. Some came to the States in search of a better life, others fled from repression from the former USSR, Yugoslavia, etc. In the United States, migrants settled, as a rule, compactly. So here Italian, Jewish, Russian, Chinatowns were formed, able to preserve the culture and traditions of their countries.
Canada - a country of mountains, lakes and maple syrup
Canada is the second largest country in the world. Although only 35 million people live here. Canada is washed by three oceans and is best known for its nature. The most beautiful mountain ranges, waterfalls, huge national parks - all this is about Canada! In addition, the country boasts three powerful megacities, in which almost all of the state’s financial, intellectual and labor resources are concentrated. These are Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.
Canada is 20% of the planet’s fresh water reserves, 50% of the global polar bear population, and about 80% of maple syrup produced on Earth. And the maple leaf on the flag of this state is not at all coincidental. And it was precisely the Canadians (and not the Americans, as many think) who invented basketball.
Mexico - a country of cacti and contrasts
Mexico is another large state of North America, completely located within the tropical and subtropical climate. Famous and beloved by all products - corn and chocolate - were presented to the world by this country.
The capital of Mexico, Mexico City is the oldest city on the whole continent. It was built on the ruins of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan, which was previously inhabited by the Aztecs. Modern Mexicans are the descendants of at least five of the oldest civilizations on the planet.
The Mexican economy is one of the most powerful on the continent. It produces oil, gas, iron ore, grows corn, rice, wheat and soy. Mechanical engineering, metallurgy and the chemical industry are very developed in Mexico.
Finally...
Now you know all the countries of North America and their capital. They radically differ from each other in population, area, and level of economic development.
Countries related to North America (from north to south): Canada, USA, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama.