North America is the third largest of the seven continents. It is bordered by
the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. North America
is dominated by its three largest countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United
States. Central America and the Caribbean are usually
considered part of North America, but they have their own section here. Although Columbus is given much
credit as having discovered America, there were plenty of people already living
in North America prior to the Europeans having arrived. This included many
Native American tribes in the United States and the Aztec civilization in what
is now Mexico. In the 1600's the Europeans quickly colonized and took over much
of North America. The largest country in North America, the United States, was
formed in the late 1700's and became a "melting pot" of people and cultures from
around the world.
the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. North America
is dominated by its three largest countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United
States. Central America and the Caribbean are usually
considered part of North America, but they have their own section here. Although Columbus is given much
credit as having discovered America, there were plenty of people already living
in North America prior to the Europeans having arrived. This included many
Native American tribes in the United States and the Aztec civilization in what
is now Mexico. In the 1600's the Europeans quickly colonized and took over much
of North America. The largest country in North America, the United States, was
formed in the late 1700's and became a "melting pot" of people and cultures from
around the world.