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Lesson 50:
North America
How big is North America?
The continent covers about 24 million square kilometres.
It is north of South America!
What countries are in North America?
The major countries of North America are Canada,the UnitedStates and Mexico.
In area,the biggest country is Canada.
In population,the biggest country is the United States.
People in the U.S.call their country America.
How many people live in North America?
More than 400 million people live in North America.
What languages do they speak?
English is the main language of Canada and the United States.
Canada has two official languages:English and French.
Spanish is spoken in Mexico.
Many Americans speak Spanish,too.
What are the main geographical features of North America?
The Great Lakes are the largest bodies of fresh water in theworld.
The Mississippi Missouri river is the longest river in NorthAmerica,
and the fourth longest river in the world.
The Rocky Mountains are the biggest mountains in North America.
What are the biggest cities?
The biggest cities in North America are New York City,
Mexico city and Los Angeles
Will you please show me New York on this map of North America?
Certainly.New York is famous!The Statue of Liberty is in NewYork.
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