In the central part of the continent of North America, the main territory of the United States is located. In terms of area, this country is second only to Canada, Russia and China. The North of the United States is the most economically developed part of the country. Life was in full swing here from the very beginning. In this area are located such states as North Dakota, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, etc.
How the North of the USA is different
Today, the economy of the northern states is enormous, and many of the industries are of global importance. In this part of the United States, farmers produce vegetables and grains, and raise livestock. The climate of the temperate zone prevails here. Almost the entire territory of Alaska is located in the subarctic belt. In the United States, there is a variety of climatic conditions and a pronounced change in relief. The northern states of America are distinguished by a high level of urbanization, which caused the retreat of nature in front of man. Numerous national parks have been established in the country with the aim of preserving natural diversity.
The northeastern states occupy the northern lands of the east coast. Economically, they are the most advanced. These are densely populated states where about 20% of all inhabitants of the country live in a small area. The oldest cities in the country originated here. The northeast and north of the United States is represented by cities that form metropolitan areas. They start from the northern outskirts of Boston and go to the southern part of Washington. The largest city in the state is considered to be New York, where famous objects are located: the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, etc.
Features of the northern states
In the north and west of the country there are excellent ski resorts that are popular with tourists from all over the world. Business tourism is well developed in the United States, as business people flock here for international exhibitions. A huge area of land in the northwest of the mainland is separated from the main part of the country - this is the state of Alaska. It is distinguished by its mountainous relief. Mount McKinley is located in Alaska - the highest point in the Cordelier and North America (height 6194 m).
The natural areas of the country are very diverse. Taiga is located in areas with cool summers and cold winters; tundra is located in Alaska, which occupies most of the territory. Some states have forest-tundra, and there are mixed forests on the Canadian border. Semi-deserts and deserts stretch to the west, and steppes to the south. The largest state in the country is Alaska. A significant part of it is located in the Arctic Circle. It is separated from the continental states by Canada. The economy of this region is dominated by tourism and mining.
