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United States and Canada
Region 1
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Nations to know: USA & Canada
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Cities to knowIn United States:1. Chicago, IL2. Houston, TX3. Los Angeles, CA4. New York City, NY5. St. Louis, MO6. Washington, DCIn Canada:7. Montreal8. Ottawa9. Quebec10. Vancouver
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Important Rivers
Columbia River St. Lawrence River
Mississippi River
Colorado River
Rio Grande River
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Important bodies of water ARCTIC OCEAN
PACIFIC OCEAN ATLANTIC
OCEAN
HUDSON BAY
GREAT LAKES
GULF OF MEXICO
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Important Mountain RangesKEY:Mountain-
Pacific Coast Range
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
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Important Land Features
INTERIO
R
LOW
LAN
DSBasin & Ridge
Aleutian Islands
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The Aleutian and Hawaiian Islands
Russia Alaska
CanadaUSA
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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
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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)
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Cultural Landmarks to know:
US Capitol
VA Capitol
White House
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More Landmarks
St. Louis Gateway Arch
Statue of Liberty
Golden Gate Bridge