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Yes and no, it depends by the definition of "North America". North America spans a range of latitude from Panama (at 7 deg N) to Alert, Nunavut, Canada (at 82 deg N).
The part of the North American continent that is located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn (23.5 degs N and S) will have the sun directly overhead twice each year (such as in Mexico City, at 19 deg N), however on the mainland United States (ranging from 25N to 49N) the sun is never directly overhead.
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How many days of a calendar year is the sun directly overhead in continental us?
The number of days the sun is directly overhead in the continental US varies depending on the location. Generally, it occurs from one to several times a year at latitudes close to the Tropic of Cancer. In more northern states, like those in the lower 48, the sun is never directly overhead.
What ocean is north of the United states?
There is no ocean directly to the north of the continental United States - there is another country there (Canada). North of Canada is the Arctic Ocean.
How many continental states are in the United States?
Do you mean " How many states are in the Continental United States?" If so, there are 48. The continental United States refers to the states that are connected by borders. Hawaii & Alaska are located away from the other states, therefore they aren't considered to be in the Continental United States.
Is the Continental Divide in the Eastern or western part of United States?
The Continental Divide is in the Western United States.
Why does the continental United States have four time zones?
Because the continental united states HAS four time zones.
How many states of US are not attached to its mainland?
There are two states that are not attached to the continental United States. Alaska (Postal Abbreviation: AK) is separated from the continental United States by Canada. Hawaii (HI) is separated from the continental United States by the Pacific Ocean.
How many acres of land in the continental United States?
There is 2,428,213,120 acres of land in the continental United States (including water)
What is the relative location of Suriname to the United States?
Suriname's relative location is southeast of the continental United States. Both Suriname and the United States are in the northern and western hemispheres. Suriname is on the South American continent, and the continental United States on the North American continent. The two continents are connected by the Isthmus of Panama, which is north of Suriname and south of the continental United States.
In which direction is Hawaii from the continental US?
Hawaii is located to the west of the continental United States. Its placement is closest to the mid section of California.
Is Mt McKinley the highest mountain in the United States?
I believe it is. At least in the Continental United States.
What state is not in the United States?
All the states are in the United States only Alaska and Hawaii are not within the Continental US.
What country is directly south of and adjacent to the southwestern United states?
Mexico is directly south of and adjacent to the southwestern United States.
