Capitals of Countries of North America
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Facts about North America
- North America is the third largest continent after Asia and Africa which are at the first and second position respectively.
- The mainland has 10 countries, and 13 small island nations are located in the Caribbean Sea.
- Canada is the largest country by area and also the second largest by area in the world.
- The U.S.A. is the most populated country in the continent.
- The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico and Bahamas.
- North America is connected to South America by the Isthmus of Panama.
- North America is separated from Asia by a body of water named Bering Strait which separates the U.S. state of Alaska from Russia.
Capitals of North American Countries - Mainland
| # | Country | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Canada | Ottawa |
| 2. | United States of America | Washington D.C. |
| 3. | Mexico | Mexico City |
| 4. | Belize | Belmopan |
| 5. | Guatemala | Guatemala City |
| 6. | Honduras | Tegucigalpa |
| 7. | El Salvador | San Salvador |
| 8. | Nicaragua | Managua |
| 9. | Costa Rica | San Jose |
| 10. | Panama | Panama City |
Capitals of North American Countries - Caribbean Countries
| # | Country | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Antigua and Barbuda | St John’s |
| 2. | Bahamas | Nassau |
| 3. | Barbados | Bridgetown |
| 4. | Cuba | Havana |
| 5. | Dominica | Roseau |
| 6. | Dominican Republic | Santo Domingo |
| 7. | Grenada | St George’s |
| 8. | Haiti | Port-au-Prince |
| 9. | Jamaica | Kingston |
| 10. | St Kitts-Nevis | Basseterre |
| 11. | St Lucia | Castries |
| 12. | St Vincent and the Grenadines | Kingstown |
| 13. | Trinidad and Tobago | Port-of-Spain |
Interesting Facts about Capital Cities
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| The northernmost capital in North America is Ottawa which is the capital of Canada. It situated on 45o 26' North latitude. The average maximum temperature of the city for the warmest month July is 26.7o C and the average minimum temperature for the coldest month January is -14.0o C. It lies on the banks of the river Ottawa. | ||
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| The southernmost capital is Panama City, the capital of Panama. It situated on 8o 59' North latitude. The temperature remains uniform throughout the year at mean daily temperature of 27o C. It is also the closest capital city to the Equator. | ||
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| The most populated capital city is Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. It has a population of 21.6 million and also the fifth most populated city in the world. Mexico City, built around 1325, is also the oldest capital city in the Americas. | ||
Map of North America
Quiz on Capitals of North American Countries
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Select the right answer
1. Which is the capital of Jamaica?
2. San Jose is the capital of which country?
3. Which city is the capital of Grenada?
4. Port of Spain is the capital of which country?
5. Which city is the capital of Honduras?
6. Havana is the capital of which country?
7. Which city is the capital of Dominica?
8. Castries is the capital of which country?
9. Which city is the capital of Bahamas?
10. Which of the following is the southern most capital city in North America?
11. Which body of water separates North America from Asia?
12. How many countries are there in North America?
13. Which capital city in North America is closest to the Equator?
14. Through which of the following countries does the Tropic of Cancer pass?
15. Which is the oldest capital city in North America?
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Fill in the blanks – Capitals of American Countries
| 1. Jamaica | ||
| 2. El Salvador | ||
| 3. Belize | ||
| 4. Bahamas | ||
| 5. St Kitts-Nevis | ||
| 6. Barbados | ||
| 7. Cuba | ||
| 8. Nicaragua | ||
| 9. Costa Rica | ||
| 10. Canada |
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