Americas. Oceania Volume - Geography of Countries

Author: Li Shufan
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: In the era of globalization, the fusion and collision of diverse civilizations are influencing and reshaping our lives. National Geographic, a cultural concept that combines human geography with natural geography, is thus endowed with a cross-regional and cross-cultural form under a global perspective. National Geographics from various countries gradually move towards harmonious coexistence in the global interactive vision: the magnificent and exquisite Roman art, the mysterious folk charm of Southeast Asia, the business-oriented culture of New York, and the wild and enchanting African. Treading on the melting snow of the Alps, crossing the turbulent waves of the Mediterranean, and shining with the brilliance of the universe, they collectively construct the cultural ecosystem of the Earth's village residents.
As history progresses into the 21st century, humans living in the Earth's village are interdependent in a win-win and mutually beneficial ecological chain at every moment. Whether it is a scholar confined to the study or a practitioner who has encountered international, they all yearn to understand the entire world. A good book often creates a unique spiritual world, reflecting the vibrant and colorful of life. This book, "National Geographics of Various Countries," is precisely driven by the desire to gather the essence of human culture and broaden readers' horizons, infused with the compilers' sincere intentions. It is also a profound response of the book publishing industry to the trend of globalization. For readers who enjoy the joy of reading, reading this book will be a soulful journey and visual feast as they explore the world.
America is located in the Western Hemisphere, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. To the northwest and northeast, it faces Africa and Europe across the Bering Strait and the Denmark Strait, respectively, and to the south, it faces Antarctica across the Drake Strait. Divided geographically by the Panama Canal, it is divided into North America and South America. The area of America is 42.198 million square kilometers, accounting for approximately 28.2% of the total land area of the world. Among them, North America covers 24.228 million square kilometers, accounting for approximately 16.2% of the world's total land area; South America covers 17.97 million square kilometers, accounting for approximately 12% of the world's total land area.
Oceania is located between Asia, Antarctica, and North and South America. To the west, it borders the Indian Ocean, and to the east and north, it borders the Pacific Ocean. It is located in the southwestern and southern regions of the Pacific Ocean, north and south of the equator. Its scope includes the three major island groups in the east—Polynesia, in the middle—the western part of Micronesia and Melanesia, and in the south—New Zealand, in the west—New Guinea (Irian Jaya) and Australia, and to the east—all the way to Easter Island, and to the north—the Hawaiian Islands. In this vast Pacific Ocean spanning over 19 million square kilometers, there are approximately 10,000 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered around. The land area of Oceania is 8.97 million square kilometers, accounting for approximately 6% of the world's total land area, making it the smallest continent in the world.