North America is the third largest continent in the world, after Asia and Africa. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Caribbean Sea and South America to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south.
The total geographical area of North America is 24,500,995 square kilometers (9,540,000 square miles), accounting for about 16.5% of Earth’s land area. Most of North America lies between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Capricorn. The largest countries in North America in terms of land area are Canada and the United States (US).
North America is home to many diverse cultures, languages, and landscapes. North America is a vast and diverse continent with a rich history and culture. It is a land of contrasts, with towering mountains, vast deserts, natural resources and lush tropical forests.
In this article, we have shared the list of countries in North America along with the top 10 North American countries (in terms of population and area).
List of North American countries
There are 23 countries in North America. The largest country in terms of area is Canada and in terms of population is the United States. Below, we have shared an alphabetical list of North American countries:
Below is a list of North American countries:
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first |
Antigua and Barbuda |
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2 |
Bahamas |
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3 |
Barbados |
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4 |
Belize |
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5 |
Canada |
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6 |
Costa Rica |
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7 |
Cuba |
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8 |
Dominica |
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9 |
Dominican Republic |
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ten |
El Salvador |
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11 |
Grenada |
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twelfth |
Guatemala |
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13 |
Haitian |
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14 |
Honduras |
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15 |
Jamaica |
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16 |
Mexico |
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17 |
Nicaragua |
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18 |
Panama |
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19 |
Saint Kitts and Nevis |
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20 |
Saint Lucia |
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21 |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
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22 |
Trinidad and Tobago |
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23 |
United States of America (USA) |
Top 10 North American countries by population
Here are the top 10 North American countries by population, with estimated population in 2023 (data from UNFPA).
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Top 10 North American countries by population |
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North American countries |
Population |
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USA |
340 million won |
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Mexico |
128.5 million |
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Canada |
38.8 million |
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Guatemala |
18.1 million |
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Haitian |
11.7 million |
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Dominican Republic |
11.3 million won |
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Cuba |
11.2 million won |
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Honduras |
10.6 million won |
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Nicaragua |
7 million |
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El Salvador |
6.4 million |
Top 10 North American countries by area
Below is a list of the top 10 North American countries by area, with land area in square kilometers (km2).
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Top 10 North American countries by area |
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|
North American countries |
Covered area |
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Canada |
9,984,670 km2 |
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USA |
9,629,091 km2 |
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Mexico |
1,964,375 km2 |
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Nicaragua |
130,373 km2 |
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Honduras |
112,492 km2 |
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Cuba |
109.886 km2 |
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Guatemala |
108,889 km2 |
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Panama |
75,417 km2 |
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Costa Rica |
51,100 km2 |
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Dominican Republic |
48,671 km2 |
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Interesting GK facts about North America
Some of the most interesting facts about North America include:
- The highest point in North America is Mount Denali, located in Alaska. It is also known as Mount McKinley and is 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) high.
- The lowest point in North America is Death Valley, located in California. It is 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level.
- The Great Lakes are the world’s largest freshwater system. They are located in the United States and Canada and cover an area of approximately 94,000 square miles (240,000 square kilometers).
- The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. It is located in Arizona and is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and up to 1 mile (1.6 km) deep.
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