North America
North America is the northern part of the American double continent. It is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Caribbean Sea to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. North America is the third largest continent on earth after Asia and Africa and covers an area of 24,930,000 km² including Greenland, the Central American land bridge and the Caribbean.
North America consists of only three states: Canada, the United States of America and Mexico. With 9,970,610 square kilometers, Canada is the largest country in terms of area – only Russia is larger in the world. However, the USA is the most populous country on the continent – in a global comparison, its 296.5 million inhabitants rank third.
USA
Capital: Washington D.C.
Here are some popular destinations:
- Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Key West)
- Hawaii
- New York
- Californian (San Francisco, Los Angeles)
- Nevada (Las Vegas) – Grand Canyon
- Texas
VISUM: Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
Since January 12, 2009, all travelers to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program are required to obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) via the Internet at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov prior to their intended entry into the country. There is a $14 charge, and payment is by credit card on the Internet.