We show you which are the countries of North America and their capitals, with a map. Also, the population of each one and the most important cities.
What are the countries and capitals of North America?
North America or North America is a region of the American continent that extends in the northern hemisphere, with an area of 24.7 million square kilometers. It is made up of three countries—Canada, the United States, Mexico—and Greenland, the largest island in the world, which belongs to Denmark.
It has a population of approximately 500 million inhabitantswhich is equivalent to 6.2% of the world's population. The most important country in the region is the United States, which is one of the main economic and political powers worldwide and one of the most populated countries on the planet.
| Country | Capital | Population | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Washington | 333,530,000 |  |
| Mexico | Mexico City | 127,000,000 |  |
| Canada | Ottawa | 40,097,000 |  |
Most populated cities in North America
Mexico City
It is the capital of Mexico. It has a total population of 8,900,000 inhabitants, but its metropolitan area reaches 22 million. It is the city with the largest population in America and one of the most populated in the world.
New York
It is the most populated city in the United States. It has a population of 8,200,000 inhabitants, but its metropolitan area exceeds 19 million.
Los Angeles
It is the second most populated city in the United States. It has a population of 3,983,000 inhabitants. Its metropolitan area exceeds 20 million inhabitants.
Chicago
It has a population of 2,746,000 inhabitants. Its metropolitan area reaches 10 million inhabitants.
toronto
With 2,615,000 inhabitants, it is the most populated city in Canada. Its metropolitan area exceeds 6 million inhabitants.
Houston
It has a population of 2,472,000 inhabitants, making it the most populous city in the state of Texas. Its metropolitan area has 7,700,000 inhabitants.
Tijuana
It reaches a population of 1,800,000 inhabitants. It is located in the state of Baja California, near the border with the United States.
phoenix
It is the capital of the state of Arizona. It has a population of 1,681,000 inhabitants and its metropolitan area exceeds 5 million.
Ecatepec de Morelos
Its population amounts to 1,643,000 inhabitants. It is part of the metropolitan area of Mexico City. It is the most populated city in the State of Mexico.
References
- World Bank. (2024). Population, total. https://datos.bancomundial.org/
- INEGI. (sf). Information by entity. Tell me about Mexico. https://cuentame.inegi.org.mx/
- StatCan. (sf). Statistics Canada. https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/start
