The largest countries of North America and their capitals. USA, Canada, Mexico

North America is the third largest continent of our planet. There are ten independent states on its territory today. The countries of North America (listed in this article) differ in area, population and economic development. Many differences between them and other signs, including ethnic, cultural and linguistic.

The countries of North America and their capitals

America is one of six parts of the world, consisting of two continents: the Americas. Ten North American countries are located on the territory of North America. Another 13 island countries are located within the Caribbean region. Sometimes they are also ranked among the states of the North American region.

The countries of North America and their capitals are different in size and population. Here is one of the largest countries on the planet - Canada. On the same mainland is the Republic of El Salvador, the area of which is 500 times smaller!

The countries of North America and their capitals are very different both in terms of economic development and the well-being of their citizens. So, on the continent is one of the world's leading economies, the country number 1 by GDP per capita (we are talking about the US). At the same time, poor, developing countries (such as Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala) are located in North America.

Listed below are all the continental countries of North America, the list also includes the capitals of these states:

1. Canada (Ottawa).
2. USA (Washington).
3. Mexico (Mexico City).
4. Belize (Belmopan).
5. Honduras (Tegucigalpa).
6. Nicaragua (Managua).
7. Panama (Panama).
8. Guatemala (Guatemala).
9. El Salvador (San Salvador).
10. Costa Rica (San Jose).

Near the mainland is also located the largest island of the planet Earth - Greenland, which is a transatlantic possession of the European state of Denmark.

The largest countries of North America: USA

The United States of America is the fourth largest country in the world with a population of 325 million people. The state is divided into 50 states, each of which has its own laws. Some of them amaze with their curiosities and meaningless norms. The US has a powerful multi-sectoral economy and the strongest army in the world.

It is curious that the States, in spite of their vast expanses, border (on land) only with two states - Canada and Mexico. The US is a multinational country. The settlers began to come here since the end of the XIX century, from various parts of the world. Some came to the States in search of a better life, others fled from reprisals from the former USSR, Yugoslavia, etc. In the United States, migrants settled, as a rule, compactly. So here formed the Italian, Jewish, Russian, Chinese quarters, who managed to preserve the culture and traditions of their countries.

Canada is a country of mountains, lakes and maple syrup

Canada is the second largest country in the world. Although there are only 35 million people living here. Canada is washed by three oceans and is famous primarily for its nature. Beautiful mountain ranges, waterfalls, huge national parks are all about Canada! In addition, the country boasts three powerful megacities, in which almost all the financial, intellectual and labor resources of the state are concentrated. This is Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.

Canada is 20% of the freshwater resources of the planet, 50% of the world population of polar bears and about 80% of the maple syrup produced on Earth. And the maple leaf on the flag of this state is not at all random. And it's the Canadians (and not the Americans, as many people think) who invented basketball.

Mexico - the country of cacti and contrasts

Mexico is another large state of North America, completely located within the tropical and subtropical climate. Famous and loved by everyone - corn and chocolate - are presented to the world by this country.

The capital of Mexico Mexico is the oldest city in 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 world's oldest civilizations.

The Mexican economy is one of the most powerful on the continent. Here oil, gas, iron ore is mined, maize, rice, wheat and soybeans are grown. Very well developed in Mexico are engineering, metallurgy and the chemical industry.

Finally...

Now you know all the countries of North America and their capitals. They radically differ from each other in terms of population, area, and level of economic development.

Countries belonging to North America (from north to south): Canada, USA, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama.