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AFRICA |
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Africa is the second largest continent in area and in population. Only Asia
covers a larger area and has more people. Africa covers about a fifth of the
world's land area and has about an eighth of its people.
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ASIA |
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Asia is the largest continent in both size and population. It covers almost a
third of the world's land area and has about three-fifths of its people. Asia
extends from Africa and Europe in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east. The
northernmost part of the continent lies within the frozen Arctic. But in the
south, Asia ends in the steaming tropics near the equator.
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ALASKA |
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To the Aleut peoples, Alaska was “Alyeshka,” meaning the great land. Visitors
today are likely to agree: Alaska is truly one of the world’s special places.
Those who visit can’t help marveling at the exotic wildlife, magnificent
mountains, glacier-carved valleys and steep, rocky coastline. And after they
spend several days encountering one wonder after another, they marvel at just
how much of this special place there is to see.
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CARIBBEAN |
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When Christopher Columbus first set foot in the New World, he did so in the
Bahamas (though the exact island he landed on is a still a matter of debate). He
didn’t stay long, however, being intent on finding riches that this group of
islands didn’t seem to hold. Brilliant turquoise
water, sandy beaches, excellent fishing and surroundings that range from swank
hotels to secluded coves.
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EUROPE |
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The many cultural landmarks and natural beauties of Europe attract visitors from
all parts of the world. Exhibits in such museums as the Louvre in Paris thrill
art lovers. Masterpieces of architecture include the temples of ancient Greece
and Rome and the Gothic cathedrals of France, Germany, and Italy. London is rich
in history and royal pageantry, with famous palaces and government buildings.
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HAWAII |
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Hawaii, «huh WY ee or huh WAH ee,» is the only state in the United States that
does not lie on the mainland of North America. It is made up of islands near the
middle of the North Pacific Ocean. Honolulu, the capital and largest city, is
about 2,400 miles (3,860 kilometers) southwest of the U.S. mainland. Hawaii is
also the southernmost state. Oahu, the island on which Honolulu is located, is
as far south as central Mexico. Hawaii, the youngest state.
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MEXICO |
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Mexico is the northernmost country of Latin America. It lies just south of the
United States. The Rio Grande forms about two-thirds of the boundary between
Mexico and the United States. Among all the countries of the Western Hemisphere,
only the United States and Brazil have more people than Mexico. Need more
information check out
Guide to the Islands.net Mexico City is
the capital and largest city of Mexico. It also is one of the world's largest
metropolitan areas in population.
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PANAMA |
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Panama is a small country in Central America that has worldwide importance as a
transportation center. It covers the Isthmus of Panama, a narrow strip of land
that separates the Atlantic and Pacific oceans near the middle of the Western
Hemisphere. The Panama Canal cuts through the isthmus, connecting the two
oceans. Thousands of ships use the canal each year to pass from one ocean to the
other.
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