America - this part of the world, which consists of two continents, North and South America, and a number of surrounding islands.It was opened October 12, 1492 during the expedition of Christopher Columbus, who was actually going to find a sea route to India and China.Most of the local population speak the language of the Indo-European family.For example, in North America mostly speak English in Mexico and South America - in Spanish, Brazilian - Portuguese, and in Canada - in French.
Territorial division
The Americas are grouped as follows:
- North America.This part includes the United States, Canada, Greenland, and a number of islands.
- South America consists of Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia, Guyana, Chile and Suriname.
- For Central America are El Salvador, Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
- Caribbean - a region which includes the islands of the Caribbean, formerly known as the West Indies.
Latin America: the country and the capital
This region is located between the US and Antarctica, its territory is 33 states and 13 colonies.The area of the region covers about 15% of the total land area of the planet.The term "Latin" in the title of this part of America is explained simply.Languages spoken by the inhabitants of this region comes from the Latin.
Latin America are divided into such categories:
- Middle America.This part includes the Caribbean, Mexico and some Central American countries.
- Andean states - is Chile, Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.
- Laplatskie country - is Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina.
to the largest countries in Latin America are Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and others. The capital of Brazil - a city of Brasilia.Every year, the State attends a huge number of tourists.Solar Brazil attracts classical architectural monuments and beautiful parks and waterfalls.Argentina - another colorful country, its capital - Buenos Aires.It is famous for its many kilometers of sunny beaches and friendly people.And finally, the capital of Mexico in Mexico City is widely known throughout the world for its cuisine.
Central American countries
This region is located between South and North America.Countries in this region, which have been listed above, though not stand out in economic terms, still play an important role in the political arena of this part of the world.Mainly this is because through them are important transport artery connecting the two continents.
The Americas, North and South, connected by the Panama Canal.Despite the relative economic stability of states and their geopolitical advantages, the level of even the biggest cities remains unsatisfactory.This is due to the constant outflow of population in the United States and South America in search of a better (although the converse is true - people leave it on the disorder, wanting to improve their lives).
Most of the countries of Central America have access to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.This helps maintain a steady flow of tourists who want to relax on the beaches.Only two states have a total output of one of the oceans, it is El Salvador and Belize.
United States
most developed country in this part of the world (and with very different points of view) are the United States.Strong economic performance contributed to the fact that people flock here from around the world for several centuries.Rationally will tell you the most interesting thing about the United States:
- The largest denomination of the state (in free circulation) - $ 100.
- Ironically, the American flag is made up of colors that are present on the flags of many Slavic nations.
- Most food is produced in California.
- In the US there is the state language, although most of the population speaks English.
- During the entire existence of the state he ruled 44 president.
- national animal of the country - it is the bald eagle.
- Initially, the state consisted of 13 colonies that decided to declare its independence in 1776.
- In some states of the country officially authorized the cultivation of hemp.Perhaps in part it causes the influx of migrants.
- US has six time zones.
- Natives USA - Indians - were not official citizens of the country until 1924.
- national flower of the state - is a rose.
Conclusion
Americas differ in their geography, political situation, religion and more.But each of them is special in their own way and remarkable.The most developed countries in the Americas play an important role in the political arena, and the less developed are a constant source of labor.
