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| Open Access | TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY OF NORTH AMERICA: ROAD, RAIL, AND MARITIME NETWORKS
Tuxtamuratova Dilnoza Dilmurodovna , Bukhara State Pedagogical InstituteAbstract
North America's transport geography is defined by a vast, integrated network of highways, railways, and maritime routes that form the backbone of the continent's economic connectivity. This article explores the structure, spatial distribution, and functional interrelationships of these transport systems across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The study highlights the strategic importance of major corridors, trade flows under the USMCA agreement, and the role of ports and inland hubs in continental logistics. It also examines contemporary challenges such as infrastructure aging, congestion, and climate vulnerability.
Keywords
Transport geography, North America, highway systems, rail freight, seaports, intermodal logistics, USMCA, NAFTA corridor
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