Concise Business Travel Guides for countries in North America including the USA and Canada & Mexico. Find useful travel advice, tips & resources for travellers. The guides include local country information, facts, visa requirements, business customs & etiquette, public holidays and more.
The United States of America is located between its northern neighbour Canada and its southern neighbour Mexico, it currently has the world’s largest economy & is home to many international and global businesses. New York is a global city and one of the largest financial centres in the world. Major cities include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Washington DC. Well known attractions include New York’s attractions including the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Empire State Building, Times Square, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum & Broadway. Other attractions include Golden Gate Bridge, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. The USA is one of the world’s most visited countries with a diverse landscape offering visitors a huge choice of attractions.
Canada is the largest country in north America, it is an established member of the G7, G8 and G20 and has one of the largest economies in the world. Major cities include Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. Well known attractions in Canada include Niagara Falls, CN Tower, Banff National Park, The Rocky Mountains, Glacier National Park, Stanley Park, Calgary Zoo, Toronto Zoo and Old Quebec. Canada’s large and diverse landscape offers visitors with a choice of attractions and places of interest.
Mexico is the most southerly country in North America, in recent years the economy has been growing with Mexico recognised as an emerging economic power, with prominent sectors in electronics, food and beverages, motor production and tourism. Major cities include Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, León and Monterrey. Well known attractions include Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza, Los Cobos, Copper Canyon, Acapulco, Cancun and Riviera Maya.
North America Quick Facts:
Population: 528,720,588
Area total: 24,709,000 km sq km
Major cities: Mexico City & Guadalajara (Mexico), New York City & Los Angeles (USA) & Toronto & Montreal (Canada).
Official Languages: English, French, Spanish & others.
Major Currencies: United States Dollar, Canadian Dollar and Mexican Peso
Time Zone: UTC-10 to UTC
Major International Airports: New York (Heathrow Airport), Los Angeles (LAX Airport), Benito Juárez International Airport (Mexico City), Cancun International Airport, Toronto (Toronto Pearson International Airport) & Vancouver International Airport
