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United States. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 (14703 words) |
 | The United States has a broad range of climates, varying from the tropical rain-forest of Hawaii and the tropical savanna of S Florida (where the Everglades are found) to the subarctic and tundra climates of Alaska. |
| The United States is also one of the largest producers of cattle, hogs, cow’s milk, butter, cotton, oats, wheat, barley, and sugar; it is the world’s leading exporter of wheat and corn and ranks third in rice exports. |
| The Congress of the United States, the legislative branch, is bicameral and consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. |
| Canada-United States relations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1995 words) |
| Canada was a close ally of the United States during the Cold War. |
| The softwood lumber dispute remains a growing issue between the two countries and is degrading the trade relationship on both sides of the border. |
| Canada also currently commands the multi-national Brigade in Kandahar, with 2,300 troops, and supervises the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Kandahar (which it took over from the U.S. in August 2005). |
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