Geography about the United States

GEOGRAPHY
The United States of America is the world's third largest country in size and nearly the
third largest in terms of population. Located in North America, the country is bordered
on the west by the Pacific Ocean and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. Along the
northern border is Canada and the southern border is Mexico. There are 50 states and
the District of Columbia.
More than twice the size of the European Union, the United States has high mountains
in the West and a vast central plain. The lowest point in the country is in Death Valley
which is at -282 feet (-86 meters) and the highest peak is Mt. McKinley at 20,320 feet
(6,198 meters).

The borders of the continental are:

North: Canada (Great Lakes Area)
South: Mexico
East: Atlantic Ocean
West: Pacific Ocean
The United States has been a nation of immigrats. The population is diverse with people
from all over the world seeking refuge and a better way of life. The biggest city in the
USA is New York, which has 8 million people. The second biggest city in USA is Los
Angeles California, which has almost 4 million people. The third biggest city in the
USA is Chicago, Illinois, which has nearly 3 million people.
The country is divided into four regions. Each region varies slightly in its cultural
traditions, history, climate and geographic features and more.
One way to divide USA into geographic regions would create just four regions: The
Northeast,Midwest, South, and West
Region 1 (The Northeast)
Division 1 (New England)
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Region 2 (The Midwest)
Division 3 (East North Central)
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illionis

Division 2 ( Middle Atlantic)

New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey

Division 4 ( West North Central)

North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska

Indiana
Ohio
Region 3(The South)
Division 5(South Atlantic)
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Georga
Florida
Region 4(The West)
Division8(Mountain)
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico

Kansas
Minnesota
Lowa
Division 6( East South Central)
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Division 7(West South Central)
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Division 9(Pacific)
Alaska
Washington
Oregon
California
Hawaii

The main cities in The United States are:

California, New York, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia,
Washington, Maryland and Ohio.

Weather
In the USA there is a great diversity of climates, due to the vastness of its territory. It
has from a warm, tropical climate as Florida and Alaska cold and dry.

Hydrography
In Hydrography we find that the largest expanse of fresh water does not freeze the
planet. Consist of five Lakes: Lakes Superior. Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Eric
and Lake Ontario. The Mississippi River is the longest in North America. Its main
tributaries are: Illinois River, Arkansas River, Ohio River, Red River and Missouri
River. Other lakes that stand out are: The GreatbSalt Lake, Lake Champlain, Lake
Okeechobee, and the Salton Sea.

Nature
The landscape varies across the large country from tropical beaches in Florida to peaks
in the Rocky Mountains, from rolling prairie lands and barren deserts in the West to
dense wilderness areas in the Northeast and Northwest. Interspersed throughout are the
Great Lakes, the Grand Canyon, the majestic Yosemite Valley, and the mighty
Mississippi River.
The wildlife is as diverse as the landscape. Mammals such as bison once roamed freely
across the plains, but now live only in preserves. Black bears, grizzlies, and polar bears
are the largest carnivores. There are over 20,000 flower species and most came from
Europe. There are more than 400 areas which are protected and maintained by the
National Park Service, and many other parks in each state.
The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States and is a protected
species.

Vocabulary about the Geography of USA.

Mountains
Valley
Regions
Island
Coast
Desert.
Lakes
River
wildlife
West
Caverns
Canyon

Questions about the Geography of USA

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Where is The United States located?

How many regions are divided The United States and which are?
How many states have The United States?
What are the limited of USA?
Mention the biggest cities in The United States
What sre the most important states of USA?
How is the weather in USA?
How are composed Hydrography of The USA?
What are the most visited Tourist places in USA?
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