List of countries in North America

Countries in North America-North America is a continent entirely within the Northern Hemisphere and almost all within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered by some to be a northern subcontinent of the Americas.Occupying the northern part of the great supercontinent known as America or New World, North America is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean from the north and the Atlantic Ocean from the east, by the Pacific Ocean from the west and the south. It has a land border with the continent of South America, which extends along the state border between Panama and Colombia.

In total, in North America, there are 23 officially recognized independent states. The largest of them is Canada, also followed by the United States, quite large. These two giants together occupy more than 79% of the entire area of ​​the continent. The smallest country in this part of the world is Saint Kitts and Nevis, they are just two small islands in the Caribbean.

Among the most visited North American countries, the number one is the United States, where New York City is considered the most attractive reference point for travelers, followed by Mexico and Canada.

List of countries in North America