Questions and Answers
Which ocean borders North America to the north?
What percentage of the Earth's total surface area does North America represent?
As of 2021, approximately how many independent states are present in North America?
Which of the following regions is NOT considered part of North America?
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Which continent is larger than North America by size?
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What is the estimated population of North America as of 2021?
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Study Notes
Geography of North America
- North America is located in the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
- Bordered by the Arctic Ocean (north), Atlantic Ocean (east), South America and Caribbean Sea (southeast), and Pacific Ocean (west and south).
- Includes territories such as the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, Clipperton Island, Greenland, Mexico, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the United States.
Size and Area
- Covers approximately 24,709,000 square kilometers (9,540,000 square miles).
- Represents around 16.5% of the Earth's land area and 4.8% of the total surface area.
- Third-largest continent by size following Asia and Africa.
Population Statistics
- Estimated population as of 2021 was over 592 million people.
- Comprises 23 independent states, making up about 7.5% of the global population.
- In human geography, "North America" often refers specifically to Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Greenland.
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Test your knowledge on the geography of North America! This quiz covers its borders, countries, and significant regions. Explore the various aspects of this diverse continent from the Arctic Ocean to the Caribbean Sea.
