Facts About North America


Submitted by nikhilnr
April 26, 2012 - 1 year 3 weeks ago

North America is dominated by two countries USA and Canada both geographically and economically. Here are some facts about the North American continent.

  • Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world.
  • Canada and USA are only the two countries that border with three oceans.
  • Canada has the longest coastline in the world.
  • Costarica wast the first country to abolish its military.
  • Mexico was the birthplace of Green Revolution.
  • United Nations' Peace University was instituted at Costarica in 1980.
  • The consitution of USA is the first written constitution in the world.
  • Hollywood in USA is known as the Cinema Capital of the world.
  • Barabdos is known as the Land of Flying Fishes.
  • Christopher Columbus was the first European to reach the continent.
  • The strait that separates Asia from North America is called Bering strait.
  • Canada has the largest number of lakes in the world.
  • Mexico is stated to be the most earthquake prone country.
  • USA has won the most number of Olympic medals so far. They were the champions for most time as well.
  • The famous Niagra Waterfalls is situated at the border of USA and Canada.
  • The Yellowstone National Park in Canada is the largest national park in the world.
  • The headquarters of United Nations Organisation are situated at New York in USA.
  • Cuba is called the Sugar Bowl of the World.


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