Largest Cities in North America

Canada and the United States of America (USA) cover the largest area of ​​the North American continent. To the south lie Mexico and the seven smaller countries of Central America. The remaining countries on the continent are island states. The mountain ranges of the Rocky Mountains stretch along the entire west of the continent – from Canada to Mexico.

• Guadeloupe
• Greenland
• Montserrat
• Martinique
• Cayman Islands
• Puerto Rico
• Bermuda
• US Virgin Islands
• British Virgin Islands
• Aruba
• Curaçao

Area	24,355,000 km2
Population	443,948,000
Population density	18 per km2
Countries	24
Largest country	Canada with 9,958,319 km2
Smallest Country	Grenada with 340 km2
Languages	English, Spanish, French, Indian and Inuit (Eskimos) languages
Highest mountain	Mt. McKinley, USA / Alaska at 6,198 meters
Longest river	Death Valley, USA / California, 86 meters below sea level
Highest temperature	57 0 C in Death Valley, USA / California
Lowest temperature	-66 0 C in the Northice station in Greenland

Biggest Cities in North America by Population

North America is home to some of the world’s largest cities, many of which are located in the United States. The largest city in North America is Mexico City, the capital of Mexico and one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. With a population of over 21 million people, Mexico City is a bustling metropolis with a rich cultural heritage and numerous attractions for visitors to explore.

The second largest city in North America is New York City, located in the United States. With a population over 8 million people, this iconic city is home to some of the most iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Central Park. New York is also one of the most important financial centers in the world and its diverse cultural scene attracts millions of tourists each year.

The third largest city in North America is Los Angeles, located in California with a population over 4 million people. Known as “the entertainment capital of the world” Los Angeles has long been associated with Hollywood and television production studios but also offers plenty for tourists to explore including beautiful beaches, diverse neighborhoods and excellent museums.

The fourth largest city in North America is Chicago, located on Lake Michigan with a population over 2 million people. The Windy City has a vibrant culture that includes great restaurants and live music venues as well as impressive architecture along its famous riverfront skyline. Additionally Chicago offers plenty for outdoor enthusiasts with numerous parks throughout the city offering activities such as biking or fishing along Lake Michigan’s shoreline.

Ranking	City	Country	Continent	Population
1	Mexico City	Mexico	North America	21,782,489
2	New York City	United States	North America	8,323,451
3	Toronto	Canada	North America	6,196,842
4	Guadalajara	Mexico	North America	5,179,590
5	Monterrey	Mexico	North America	4,874,206
6	Montreal	Canada	North America	4,220,677
7	Los Angeles	United States	North America	4,016,051
8	Santo Domingo	Dominican Republic	North America	3,317,895
9	Puebla	Mexico	North America	3,194,959
10	Guatemala City	Guatemala	North America	2,934,952
11	Port Au Prince	Haiti	North America	2,773,664
12	Chicago	United States	North America	2,694,351
13	Vancouver	Canada	North America	2,581,190
14	Toluca De Lerdo	Mexico	North America	2,467,352
15	San Juan	Puerto Rico	North America	2,448,528
16	Houston	United States	North America	2,341,001
17	Havana	Cuba	North America	2,140,534
18	Tijuana	Mexico	North America	2,140,509
19	Panama City	Panama	North America	1,860,402
20	Leon De Los Aldamas	Mexico	North America	1,825,191
21	Phoenix	United States	North America	1,703,191
22	La Laguna	Mexico	North America	1,614,965
23	Philadelphia	United States	North America	1,591,911
24	San Antonio	United States	North America	1,578,141
25	Calgary	Canada	North America	1,547,595
26	Ciudad Juarez	Mexico	North America	1,519,325
27	Edmonton	Canada	North America	1,461,293
28	San Diego	United States	North America	1,447,211
29	Tegucigalpa	Honduras	North America	1,444,196
30	Ottawa	Canada	North America	1,393,197
31	Dallas	United States	North America	1,382,381
32	Queretaro	Mexico	North America	1,339,214
33	San Luis Potosi	Mexico	North America	1,216,675
34	Merida	Mexico	North America	1,161,586
35	Mexicali	Mexico	North America	1,120,983
36	Aguascalientes	Mexico	North America	1,106,564
37	San Salvador	El Salvador	North America	1,105,877
38	Cuernavaca	Mexico	North America	1,075,133
39	Managua	Nicaragua	North America	1,063,809
40	Chihuahua	Mexico	North America	1,054,877
41	San Jose	United States	North America	1,033,781
42	Tampico	Mexico	North America	1,001,389
43	Austin	United States	North America	988,329
44	Saltillo	Mexico	North America	983,895
45	Acapulco De Juarez	Mexico	North America	979,492
46	Morelia	Mexico	North America	948,904
47	Cancun	Mexico	North America	944,033
48	Fort Worth	United States	North America	932,227
49	Jacksonville	United States	North America	926,482
50	Columbus	United States	North America	922,334
51	Veracruz	Mexico	North America	918,640
52	Charlotte	United States	North America	905,429
53	San Pedro Sula	Honduras	North America	902,862
54	Reynosa	Mexico	North America	899,195
55	Villahermosa	Mexico	North America	898,572
56	San Francisco	United States	North America	896,158
57	Indianapolis	United States	North America	876,040
58	Hermosillo	Mexico	North America	867,996
59	Tuxtla Gutierrez	Mexico	North America	848,035
60	Culiacan	Mexico	North America	839,165
61	Quebec City	Canada	North America	826,220
62	Winnipeg	Canada	North America	816,704
63	Seattle	United States	North America	783,248
64	Xalapa	Mexico	North America	775,731
65	Hamilton	Canada	North America	766,799
66	Denver	United States	North America	734,245
67	Washington	United States	North America	720,798
68	Boston	United States	North America	710,306
69	Oaxaca De Juarez	Mexico	North America	704,670
70	El Paso	United States	North America	685,686
71	Celaya	Mexico	North America	681,082
72	Nashville	United States	North America	673,278
73	Detroit	United States	North America	667,383
74	Santiago	Dominican Republic	North America	664,686
75	Portland	United States	North America	664,214
76	Las Vegas	United States	North America	662,111
77	Oklahoma City	United States	North America	655,518
78	Memphis	United States	North America	647,485
79	Pachuca De Soto	Mexico	North America	633,564
80	Durango	Mexico	North America	631,093
81	Louisville	United States	North America	625,001
82	Tlaxcala	Mexico	North America	596,473
83	Kingston	Jamaica	North America	591,051
84	Baltimore	United States	North America	590,590
85	Milwaukee	United States	North America	585,700
86	Poza Rica De Hidalgo	Mexico	North America	564,689
87	Matamoros	Mexico	North America	562,866
88	Kitchener	Canada	North America	562,577
89	Albuquerque	United States	North America	561,299
90	Tucson	United States	North America	553,982
91	Tepic	Mexico	North America	546,052
92	Port Of Spain	Trinidad and Tobago	North America	544,318
93	Fresno	United States	North America	538,306
94	Mesa	United States	North America	527,777
95	Atlanta	United States	North America	523,849
96	Sacramento	United States	North America	521,880
97	Cuautla Morelos	Mexico	North America	516,866
98	Puerto Vallarta	Mexico	North America	516,020
99	Londonca	Canada	North America	508,341
100	Kansas City	United States	North America	505,309

North America Climate

The climate of North America covers great extremes, it ranges from the polar cold of Alaska and Greenland to the dry heat of the deserts of Mexico to the tropical humidity of Florida and the Caribbean coasts. In the central and southern part, there are also atmospheric phenomena such as hurricanes and tornadoes, which can cause devastating damage.

Surfing or surfing was invented on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The waves there reach heights of up to 8 meters.

The Colorado River has cut the Grand Canyon deep into a rock massif. The canyon is 349 kilometers long, up to 30 kilometers wide and at its deepest point the Colorado flows at the bottom of a 1.6 kilometer deep canyon. There it meanders through rock that is 2 billion years old.

The elk is the largest species of deer in the world. A male animal can weigh up to 450 kilograms. With its wide hooves, the elk can walk well in deep snow.

The Vikings were the first to land here by chance in 985, when they got lost in the fog on their journey from Iceland to Greenland. The Italian navigator Christopher Columbus, who undertook four expeditions here between 1492 and 1504, is regarded as the discoverer of America. Until his death he was convinced that he had discovered part of Asia.