north america is fundamentally different from south and central america - Not only because of geological formations, but also for not being of latin majority, and for the great differences in type of colonization and political development.

This continent has been the target of much global attention due to the presence and influence of the United States of America, which has been, for the greatest part of the 20th century, a major player in the international economy and politics.

Due to their great influence in Brazilian politics in a time when Rio was still the capital of Brazil, all countries of North America have permanent consulates in Rio.