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North America Is Blessed with Fantastic Natural Beauty!

Thanks chiefly to the USA, it seems that every day the world's eyes are fixed on North America more than any other continent. Yet relatively little is said about the stunning natural beauty of the region, instead we focus on its economics, politics, and culture.

7 of the Most Beautiful and Unique Birds of North America

North America is home to a huge variety of wildlife, which makes sense when one considers how many ecosystems can be found in the US alone. Among the various different animals that can be found in North America, none are more striking and beautiful than the birds that call it home.

Gaze in Wonder at These 35 Amazing Photos of North America

Thanks chiefly to the USA, it seems that every day the world's eyes are fixed on North America more than any other continent. Yet relatively little is said about the stunning natural beauty of the region, instead we focus on its economics, politics, and culture.

10 of North America’s Most Stunning National Parks

North America is abundant in open spaces and beautiful nature, and many of these breathtaking areas are nationally protected. I love how diverse these parks are. They feature trees, rock formations, prairie land, lakes, roaming animals, and you may even see some lava.

Find Out More About North American Butterflies Here

The beautiful animated image below will allow you to discover no less than 42 different species of North American butterflies. Bookmark this page and use it to identify butterflies you meet! Or just because it's so pretty... You can also see some really rare butterflies right here .

America's Deep Freeze Has Made For Amazing Photographs

The bone-chilling cold snap that's gripping much of North America shows no signs of abating, and it's causing chaos on the continent's roads, causing festivities to be canceled, entire school districts to be closed and even airport runways having to shut down.

A Walk Through North Korea...

North Korea has been occupying the headlines lately, with its threats against the US and its neighbor South Korea. But what do we know about the most isolated country in the world? Have you ever wondered what their capital would look like, how life is lived?

This Vast North American Country Is Well Worth a Visit

The city’s star attraction is the Rideau Canal, which is the oldest functioning canal system in North America, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It freezes over in the winter, becoming the world’s largest ice skating rink. [related_articles] 8.

These Pictures Smuggled out of North Korea Will Shock You

Photographer Eric Lafforgue has been to North Korea several times and has managed to smuggle photos of contemporary life out. North Korea works hard to control its image as a modern and righteous country. Lafforgues' shots, however, reveal a strikingly different reality.

12 Fascinating Facts About the North Pole

It’s $500,000 cheaper for shipping companies to send ships from Asia to North America through the Arctic than it is to travel through the Panama Canal. 5. The North Pole is actually not the coldest place on Earth, it's the second coldest.

The Incredible Differences Between North and South Korea

Notice the difference between a visitor at the North Korean Munsu Water Park (Pyongyang), and her South Korean counterpart at the Caribbean Bay Water Park (Seoul). [related_articles] 3. Pictured below we have gas station workers in North and South Korea. 4.

These Moments Defined America in the 20th Century

Over the years many moments have changed America, instances both big and small, which cleared the way for something greater to come after. Moments such as the assassinations, the invasions, the elections, while others are more subtle.

I’m in Love with These Paintings of Classic America

His scenes of rural and urban life are iconic as he managed to beautifully capture slice-of-life moments, of an America of a time gone by.

These Oil Paintings Beautifully Capture Colonial America

Contemporary American artist Meadow Gist is fascinated with Colonial America. This California-based artist reimagines a bygone era in striking oil colors, and her love for the period shines through.