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    List of Countries in North America: Interesting Facts, Population, Area

    Jun 22, 2023, 18:20 IST

    Learn interesting GK facts about North America. How many countries are there in North America? Check here the list of North American countries.

    List of Countries in North America
    List of Countries in North America

    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.

    North America's total geographical area is 24,500,995 square kilometers (9,540,000 square miles), which is approximately 16.5% of Earth’s land area. The most part of North America lies between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer. The largest countries in North America in terms of land area are Canada and the United States of America (USA).

    North America is home to a diverse range of 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 rainforests.

    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:

    map of North America

    Here is a list of North American countries:

    1

    Antigua and Barbuda

    2

    Bahamas

    3

    Barbados

    4

    Belize

    5

    Canada

    6

    Costa Rica

    7

    Cuba

    8

    Dominica

    9

    Dominican Republic

    10

    El Salvador

    11

    Grenada

    12

    Guatemala

    13

    Haiti

    14

    Honduras

    15

    Jamaica

    16

    Mexico

    17

    Nicaragua

    18

    Panama

    19

    Saint Kitts and Nevis

    20

    Saint Lucia

    21

    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

    22

    Trinidad and Tobago

    23

    United States of America (USA)

    Top 10 North American Countries by Population

    Here are the top 10 North American countries by population, with their estimated populations as of 2023 (data from UNFPA).

    Top 10 North American Countries By Population

    North American Countries 

    Population

    United States

    340 million

    Mexico

    128.5 million

    Canada

    38.8 million

    Guatemala

    18.1 million

    Haiti

    11.7 million

    Dominican Republic

    11.3 million

    Cuba

    11.2 million

    Honduras

    10.6 million

    Nicaragua

    7 million

    El Salvador

    6.4 million

    Top 10 North American Countries in Terms of Area

    Here is a list of the top 10 North American countries in terms of area, with their land area in square kilometers (km2).

    Top 10 North American Countries in Terms of Area

    North American Countries

    Area Covered

    Canada

    9,984,670 km² 

    United States

    9,629,091 km² 

    Mexico

    1,964,375 km² 

    Nicaragua

    130,373 km² 

    Honduras

    112,492 km² 

    Cuba

    109,886 km² 

    Guatemala

    108,889 km² 

    Panama

    75,417 km² 

    Costa Rica

    51,100 km² 

    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, which is located in Alaska. It is also known as Mount McKinley, and it is 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) tall.
    • The lowest point in North America is Death Valley, which is located in California. It is 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level.
    • The Great Lakes are the largest freshwater system in the world. They are located in the United States and Canada and cover an area of about 94,000 square miles (240,000 square kilometers).
    • The Grand Canyon is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is located in Arizona, and it is 277 miles (446 kilometers) long, up to 18 miles (29 kilometers) wide, and up to a mile (1.6 kilometers) deep.
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