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4 dni temu · North America, third largest of the world’s continents, lying for the most part between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer. It extends for more than 5,000 miles (8,000 km) to within 500 miles (800 km) of both the North Pole and the Equator and has an east-west extent of 5,000 miles.
- 30 to 2.5 Million Years Ago
North America - Glaciation, Migration, Megafauna: About 30...
- The Dispossession of The Indians
North America - Dispossession, Indigenous, Colonization: The...
- Geologic History
North America - Geology, Plate Tectonics, Erosion:...
- The People
North America - Indigenous, Settlers, Immigration: In global...
- The Economy
North America - Economy, Trade, Resources: Few episodes in...
- The Boreal Forest
North America - Boreal Forest, Wildlife, Ecosystems: One of...
- Temperate Grasslands
North America - Prairies, Steppes, Savannas: The temperate...
- The Warm Temperate Zone
North America - Climate, Geography, Wildlife: On the...
- 30 to 2.5 Million Years Ago
Printable maps of North America and information on the continent's 23 countries including history, geography facts.
Map of North America (1621) There was limited contact between North American people and the outside world before 1492. Several theoretical contacts have been proposed, but the earliest physical evidence comes from the Norse or Vikings. Erik the Red founded a colony on Greenland in 985 CE.
A 1702 map of North America showing forts, towns, and (in solid colors) areas occupied by European colonial settlements. During the so-called Age of Discovery, Europeans explored overseas and staked claims to various parts of North America, much of which was already settled by indigenous peoples.
North America is a continent in the northern and western hemispheres. It’s the third-largest continent in the world (after Asia and Africa) and measures over 24.7 million km² (9.5 million square miles). There are 23 countries in North America, the largest of which are the United States and Canada.
29 paź 2009 · The story of North American exploration spans an entire millennium and involves a wide array of European powers and uniquely American characters.
Discover diverse geography, rich history, & breathtaking landmarks in North America with a comprehensive atlas, including unique cultures & natural wonders.
