TRANSPORTATION

Less than one hundred years ago, most people were born, lived and died all within the same 100 miles or less. Today, people can travel all over the world in a few days or weeks with the help of modern transport. Today, cars, planes and trains have changed how people work and live. Here are some interesting facts about transportation:

* Boats are one of the oldest types of transport. Sea traders set out in small boats thousands of years ago to trade their goods with other people. Today, ships still use old sea trade routes.

* In some parts of the world, people still travel mostly by walking or by riding animals such as donkeys, horses and camels.

* In the USA, people get around mostly by car. America has a vast system of roads and highways to take people where they need to go. Trucks deliver food and goods to stores.

* In cities around the world, people travel on buses, trains and subways. These modes of transportation are quick, inexpensive and often cleaner than cars.

* Flying is one of the most popular ways to reach faraway destinations. Over half a million people are in the air at any time.