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The people of this region are very industrious and have successfully harnessed technology to utilize its natural resources. The two most developed countries – the USA and Canada are located in this region.
Agriculture: Scientific methods of cultivation and use of tractors, harvesters and combines have made North America a surplus producer of food grains. The Prairies are also called the ‘Granaries of the world’ due to surplus wheat production.
Dairy Farming: It is another major industry in this region. The dairy belt extends from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Coast in the east.
Food Processing Industries: Dairy farming and surplus production in agriculture promote setting up of food processing industries.
Mineral Resources: This region has rich deposits of iron and coal.
Infrastructure: A very good network of roads, railways and canals in this region, have made it the most industrialized region in the world.