United States and Canada Region 1. Nations to know: USA & Canada.

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United States and Canada Region 1

Nations to know: USA & Canada

Cities to know In United States: 1. Chicago, IL 2. Houston, TX 3. Los Angeles, CA 4. New York City, NY 5. St. Louis, MO 6. Washington, DC In Canada: 7. Montreal 8. Ottawa 9. Quebec 10. Vancouver

Important Rivers Columbia River St. Lawrence River Mississippi River Colorado River Rio Grande River

Important bodies of water ARCTIC OCEAN PACIFIC OCEAN ATLANTIC OCEAN HUDSON BAY GREAT LAKES GULF OF MEXICO

Important Mountain Ranges KEY: Mountain- Pacific Coast Range Rocky Mountains Appalachian Mountains

Important Land Features INTERIORLOWLANDS Basin & Ridge Aleutian Islands

The Aleutian and Hawaiian Islands Russia Alaska Canada USA

Economic Characteristics Highly developed (HIGH GDP, literacy rate, & life expectancy) Highly developed infrastructure (roads, rails, airways, etc) Rich in natural resources- allows for diverse economies Economic center of the world: NEW YORK CITY Major exports: Technology, information systems, foodstuffs Major imports: Oil, cloth goods

Cultural Characteristics Region shares a common history of European colonialism Diverse, multi-cultural societies; reflected in the arts Very urbanized, with a highly mobile population Growing gap between rich and poor people Highly educated; with large post-secondary system (colleges and universities) CONFLICTS: Quebec vs. English Canada (political AND cultural)

Cultural Landmarks to know: US Capitol VA Capitol White House

More Landmarks St. Louis Gateway Arch Statue of Liberty Golden Gate Bridge