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Geography of the United States

Imagine a giant land with mountains, deserts, and even islands far away!

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Image taken from page 12 of 'A system of Physical Geography ... To which is added a treatise on the Physical Geography of the United States ... The whole embellished by numerous engravings and ... maps ... by J. H. Young'

Image taken from page 12 of 'A system of Physical Geography ... To which is added a treatise on the Physical Geography of the United States ... The whole embellished by numerous engravings and ... maps ... by J. H. Young'

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Image taken from page 36 of 'A system of Physical Geography ... To which is added a treatise on the Physical Geography of the United States ... The whole embellished by numerous engravings and ... maps ... by J. H. Young'
Image taken from page 53 of 'A system of Physical Geography ... To which is added a treatise on the Physical Geography of the United States ... The whole embellished by numerous engravings and ... maps ... by J. H. Young'
Image taken from page 14 of 'A system of Physical Geography ... To which is added a treatise on the Physical Geography of the United States ... The whole embellished by numerous engravings and ... maps ... by J. H. Young'
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Image taken from page 40 of '[A system of Physical Geography ... To which is added a treatise on the Physical Geography of the United States ... The whole embellished by numerous engravings and ... maps ... by J. H. Young.]'
Image taken from page 53 of '[A system of Physical Geography ... To which is added a treatise on the Physical Geography of the United States ... The whole embellished by numerous engravings and ... maps ... by J. H. Young.]'
Image taken from page 14 of '[A system of Physical Geography ... To which is added a treatise on the Physical Geography of the United States ... The whole embellished by numerous engravings and ... maps ... by J. H. Young.]'
Image taken from page 63 of 'A system of Physical Geography ... To which is added a treatise on the Physical Geography of the United States ... The whole embellished by numerous engravings and ... maps ... by J. H. Young'
Image taken from page 63 of 'A system of Physical Geography ... To which is added a treatise on the Physical Geography of the United States ... The whole embellished by numerous engravings and ... maps ... by J. H. Young'
Image taken from page 25 of 'A system of Physical Geography ... To which is added a treatise on the Physical Geography of the United States ... The whole embellished by numerous engravings and ... maps ... by J. H. Young'

Key Facts

Location
North America, with territories in the Pacific and Caribbean.
Area
The third or fourth largest country in the world.
Borders
Canada and Mexico (land), Russia, Cuba, Bahamas (maritime).
Fun Fact
The border with Canada is the longest border between two countries on Earth.

Meet the Land of the Free!

The United States is a super big country! It has land that touches Canada and Mexico. It also has islands way out in the ocean, like Hawaii, which is like a tropical paradise with volcanoes! Some parts of the U.S. are even in the Caribbean Sea, where the water is super blue and warm. It's like having a backyard that goes all the way around the world!

What's It Like to Live Here?

The United States has all sorts of weather. Some places are super hot and dry, like deserts with cacti. Other places get lots of snow in the winter, perfect for snowball fights! You can find tall mountains that touch the clouds and long rivers that flow like giant blue snakes. It's a place with so many different kinds of nature, from sandy beaches to green forests.

Amazing Neighbors and Borders!

The United States shares a really, really long border with Canada. It's so long, it's the longest border between just two countries in the whole world! It also has a border with Mexico. Plus, it has water borders with countries like Russia, Cuba, and the Bahamas. So, it's like the U.S. is a big puzzle piece with lots of neighbors all around it.

Islands Far, Far Away!

Did you know the United States has islands that are super far from the main land? Hawaii is one of them, and it's made of volcanoes! There are also places like Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the warm Caribbean Sea. These islands are like special jewels belonging to the U.S., each with its own unique beauty and fun things to explore.

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