New world geography
New World geography refers to the study of the geography of the Americas, which includes North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Here are some key geographical features and regions of the New World:
North America:
- Canada: vast wilderness, mountains, and forests
- United States: diverse geography, including mountains, deserts, and coastlines
- Mexico: varied geography, including deserts, mountains, and coastal plains
- Caribbean Islands: tropical islands with coral reefs and volcanic mountains
Central America:
- Mexico: shared border with the United States
- Guatemala: volcanic mountains and tropical rainforests
- Honduras: mountains and coastal plains
- El Salvador: volcanic mountains and coastal plains
- Nicaragua: volcanic mountains and coastal plains
- Costa Rica: tropical rainforests and coastal plains
- Panama: Isthmus of Panama, connecting North and South America
South America:
- Brazil: vast tropical rainforests, mountains, and coastal plains
- Argentina: Andes Mountains, Patagonia, and Pampas grasslands
- Chile: Andes Mountains, coastal ranges, and deserts
- Peru: Andes Mountains, Amazon rainforest, and coastal deserts
- Colombia: Andes Mountains, Amazon rainforest, and coastal plains
- Ecuador: Andes Mountains, Amazon rainforest, and coastal plains
- Venezuela: Andes Mountains, Amazon rainforest, and coastal plains
Geographical Features:
- Andes Mountains: longest mountain range in the world, stretching through South America
- Amazon Rainforest: largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering much of South America
- Grand Canyon: one of the most famous natural wonders in the United States
- Niagara Falls: famous waterfall on the border of the United States and Canada
- Gulf of Mexico: large body of water separating the United States from Mexico and Central America
- Caribbean Sea: body of water separating the Caribbean Islands from the mainland
Regional Divisions:
- North America: divided into the United States, Canada, and Mexico
- Central America: divided into seven countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
- South America: divided into 12 countries: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Guyana, and Suriname
- Caribbean Islands: divided into several island groups, including the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, and Bahamas
These are just some of the key geographical features and regions of the New World. There is much more to explore and learn about the geography of this fascinating region!