St. Lawrence County, New York

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/st-lawrence-county-new-york

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. Where is St. Lawrence County, New York?Northernmost county in New York State, bordering Quebec, Canada
2. How many people live in St. Lawrence County, New York?108,505 (2020 census)
3. How big is St. Lawrence County, New York?Largest county by area in New York State
4. What is the capital of St. Lawrence County, New York?Canton
5. What language do people speak in St. Lawrence County, New York?English
6. What is the named for?The Saint Lawrence River, named by Jacques Cartier on August 10, 1535

International Border: A line separating two countries, influencing trade, culture, and security.
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway: A system of locks, canals, and waterways connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
Hydroelectric Power: Electricity generated from the energy of moving water, often from dams.
Micropolitan Statistical Area: A smaller metropolitan area centered around an urban core with a population between 10,000 and 50,000.