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MAP OF NORTH AMERICA

For this subject – you will learn that North America is made up of:

-  The United States of America

-  Canada

1) The United States of America

Made up of 50 States:

CANADA

1.1) New England

Is a region in the North Western corner of US. It consists of 6 states:

Name of state / Capital City / Airports / Attractions
Maine / Augusta
However largest city - Portland / Augusta State Airport / Acadia National Park
Bay of Fundy
Portland Museum of Art
New Hemisphere / Concord
However largest city - Manchester / Manchester (MHT) / Mount Washington – is New England's highest Mountain.
Vermont / Montpelier / Burlington (BTV) / Appalachian Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Mount Mansfield
Massachusetts / Boston / Boston Logan Airport (BOS) / Boston Common
Public Garden
The Boston Tea Party Ship
Many Museums
Rhode Island / Providence (Largest City) / Providence (PVD) / Roger Williams Park Zoo, Rhode Island Convention Centre
Connecticut / Hartford / Bradley International Airport (BDL) / Bushnell centre for performing arts, University of Hartford

1.2) New York and New Jersey

Name of state / Capital City / Airports / Attractions
New York / Albany
Other Cities:
New York City
Buffalo
Binghamton
Syracuse / La Guardia (LGA)
Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Rochester's (ROC)
Buffalo Niagara (BUF) / Statue of Liberty
Empire State Building
Ground Zero
Hudson River
West Point
Hyde Park
Long Island
The Catskills
Lake District
New Jersey / Trenton
Other Cities:
Newark (Largest City)
Jersey City
Atlantic City
Camden / Newark Liberty International (EWR) / Atlantic City
Gambling
Beaches
Trump Taj
Six flags adventure aquarium,
Liberty science centre.

1.3) Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC

Name of state / Capital City / Airports / Attractions
Pennsylvania / Harrisburg
Other cities:
Philadelphia (Largest City)
Pittsburgh
Allentown
Reading / Pittsburgh international airport.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) . / Independence National Historical Park
Franklin Institute Science Museum,
Rodin Museum
Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Lancaster
Hershey
Maryland / Annapolis
Other Cities:
Baltimore
Aberdeen
Barton / Baltimore –Washington International Airport (BWI) / Fort Mc Henry National Monument
Fine museums
National Aqauriam in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo
Virginia / Richmond / Richmond International Airport / Colonial Parkway Drive
College of William and Mary
Jamestown
Washington DC / Washington DC
Other Cities:
Arlington / Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Dulles Airport (IAD) / White House
The Smithsonian Institution
National Art gallery

1.4) Florida

Name of state / Capital City / Airports / Attractions
Florida / Tallahassee
Other Cities:
Orlando
Miami
Fort Lauderdale
Tampa / Miami (MIA),
Orlando (MCO),
Tampa (TPA),
ft. Lauderdale (FLL) / Walt Disney World
Sea World
Universal Orlando Theme Park
Kennedy Space Centre
Miami

1.5) California and Arizona

Name of state / Capital City / Airports / Attractions
California / Sacramento
Other Cities:
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Napa Valley
Sonoma Country / Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Burbank Airport (BUR)
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
San Diego International Airport (SFO) / The Disneyland Resort
Graumans Chinese Theatre
Walk of fame
Beverly Hills
San Diego Zoo
Sea World
Alcatraz
Arizona / Phoenix
Other cities:
Tucson
Scottsdale / Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Tucson (TUS) / Taliesin West
Cosanti Foundation
Native America Culture
Grand Canyon
Biosphere 2

1.6) Canada and Alaska

Name of state / Capital City / Airports / Attractions
Canada / Ottawa
Other cities :
Vancouver (YVR)
Edmonton (YEG)
Toronto (YYZ)
Montreal (YUL) / Airline – Air Canada
Billy Bishop Totronto City Airport (YYZ)
Montreal – Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport.
Alaska / Juneau
Other Cities
Anchorage / Airline – Alaska Airlines
Anchorage (ANC)
Juneau (JNU)

After reading through your notes – You should be able to answer the following questions.

Canada Questions:

1) Name the 6 principal tourism regions in Canada

2) Name the 2 provinces that are known for its natural beauty

3) True/False – Churchill is known for its polar bears?

4) Which city in Canada is important but not a major tourist destination?

5) Name the 4 gateway cities in Canada

6) Name the airports in Canada

7) Name the best know air carrier

8) Which states in the USA can you drive to Eastern Canada?

9) Explain driving in and around Canada.

10) List and explain the 2 forms of transport that is useful in Canada?

11) Name the interesting mode of transport that tourists can enjoy?

12) Which is the best time to visit?

13) Describe the attractions in Vancouver

14) Name the Atlantic Provinces

15) Which famous hotel chains operate in Canada?

16) Discuss the Niagara Falls

Alaska Questions:

1) What is the largest city in Alaska?

2) True/False – Alaska is the largest state in US?

3) Which cities are airports situated?

4) Name the best known air carrier?

5) Name the highway that ties British Columbia and Yukon Territory to Alaska.

6) What is the Alaska Pass?

7) Which 2 cities is train service convenient in Alaska?

8) What mode of transport is popular in both Alaska and Canada?

9) What type of tourists does Alaska attract?

10) Explain the Inside Passenger Cruise.

11) Which is North America`s tallest peak?

12) Where can the Northern Lights be viewed?

13) What is Midnight Summer?

14) True/False - Accommodation can be expensive in Alaska?

1.7) Hawaii

Name of state / Capital City / Airports / Attractions
Hawaii / Honolulu
Other cities :
Kauai / Airlines – Hawaiian Airlines
Honolulu International Airport

1.8) North American Potpourri East

Name of state / Capital City / Airports / Attractions
Georgia / Atlanta
Other cities:
Savannah / Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Alabama / Montgomery
Other cities:
Huntsville / Birmingham – Shuttles worth International Airport
Mississippi / Jackson
Other cities
Natchez
Biloxi
Vicksburg / Jackson-Evers International Airport
Louisianan / Baton Rouge
Other cities:
New Orleans / Louis Armstrong International Airport
Arkansas / Little Rock / Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport
Tennessee / Nashville
Other Cities:
Memphis
Pigeon Forge / Nashville International Airport
Kentucky / Frankfort / Louisville International Airport
North Carolina / Raleigh
Other cities:
Asheville / Raleigh – Durham International Airport
South Carolina / Columbia
Other cities:
Hilton Head Island
Charleston / Charleston International Airport
Illinois / Springfield
Other Cities:
Chicago
Lincoln Country / O`Hare International Airport (ORD)
Midway International Airport
Missouri / Jefferson City
Other Cities:
Hannibal
St. Louis
Branson / Springfield – Branson National Airport
Lambert – St. Louis International Airport
Iowa / Des Moines / Des Moines International Airport
Minnesota / Saint Paul
Other Cities:
Minneapolis / Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport
Wisconsin / Madison
Other cities:
Milwaukee / General Mitchell International Airport
Michigan / Lansing
Other cities:
Detroit
Dearborn / Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Ohio / Columbus
Other Cities:
Canton
Cleveland
Cincinnati / Port Columbus International Airport
Indiana / Indianapolis / Indianapolis International Airport

1.8) North American Potpourri West

Name of state / Capital City / Airports / Attractions
North Dakota / Bismarck / Grand Forks International Airport
South Dakota / Pierre
Other cities
Deadwood / Pierre Regional Airport
Nebraska / Lincoln
Other Cities:
Omaha / Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport
Kansas / Topeka
Dodge City / Kansas City International Airport
Texas / Austin
Other Cities:
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio / Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW)
Houston (IAH)
Oklahoma / Oklahoma City / Will Rogers World Airport
Colorado / Denver / Denver International Airport
Wyoming / Cheyenne
Other cities
Cody / Yellowstone Regional Airport
Montana / Helena / Billings Logan International Airport
Idaho / Boise / Boise Airport
Washington / Olympia
Other Cities
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Oregon / Salem
Other Cities:
Portland / Portland International Airport
Nevada / Carson
Other cities
Las Vegas
Reno
Virginia City / McCarran International Airport
Utah / Salt Lake City / Salt Lake City International
New Mexico / Santa Fe
Other cities:
Albuquerque / Santa Fe Municipal Airport