It's Really Big!

North America is the 3rd largest continent in the world and includes Canada, the United States, Mexico, all Central American countries, all Caribbean islands as well as Greenland, the world's largest island.

Highs and Lows.

The highest point in North America is Alaska's Mt McKinley at 20,322 ft (6,194 m), and the lowest point is California's Death Valley, at -282 ft
(-86 m) below sea level.

Dress Appropriately.

North America is the only continent that has every kind of climate, from dry bitter cold in the north, to the steamy heat of the tropics.

Easy to Get Lost.

Approximately 40% of North America is wilderness. If you venture into the great outdoors...be prepared!