North America
Fast Facts
- Area
- Population
- Countries
- Largest country
- Smallest country
- Time Zones
- Languages
- Major Religions
- Largest Cities
- Highest point
- Longest river
- Largest lake
- ≈ 24.71 million km² — the 3rd-largest continent by size
- ≈ 592 million (2021 estimate)
- ~ 23 sovereign states (plus numerous dependent territories)
- Canada — about 9.98 million km²
- Saint Kitts and Nevis — among the smallest sovereign states in North America by area.
- UTC−10:00 to UTC+00:00 (from far-western Alaska to Greenland / eastern Atlantic)
- Most widely: English, Spanish, French (along with many indigenous languages and immigrant languages)
- Predominantly Christianity; other faiths and non-religious also present.
- Mexico City, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto
- Denali (Alaska, USA) — 6,194 m (20,320 ft) above sea level
- Mississippi–Missouri River System — approx. 5,971 km (3,710 miles) when combined.
- Lake Superior (shared by USA & Canada) — about 82,100 km² (31,700 sq mi)
The Continent of
Storm and Stardust
From Fierce Landscapes to Cities That Never Sleep
North America is a land where vast wilderness, modern innovation, and deep-rooted cultures come together in sweeping harmony. From the towering peaks of the Rockies to the endless plains of the Midwest in the United States, from the sunlit beaches of the Caribbean and Mexico to the snow-covered forests of Canada, the continent’s landscapes are as expansive and diverse as the people who call it home.
Here, every destination reveals a new chapter: vibrant American cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago alive with energy, historic colonial towns of the East Coast, ancient Indigenous sites throughout the continent, and coastal villages shaped by centuries of tradition. North America’s tapestry of languages, cuisines, and cultures invites travelers to discover a place where old and new coexist in remarkable ways.
Whether you’re drawn to the thrill of adventure, the spirit of exploration, or the quiet beauty of nature, North America—and the USA at its heart—offers endless opportunities to connect, discover, and be inspired. It is a place where every journey becomes a memory, and every step brings you closer to the soul of the continent.