North America: Continent, Not Country – Three Nations United by Geography
Correcting a Category Error
Correct. North America is a CONTINENT, not a country.
The Three Sovereign Nations
- Canada (9.98M km², 39M pop.) – North
- United States (9.83M km², 336M pop.) – Central
- Mexico (1.96M km², 128M pop.) – South
Continental Boundaries
- North: Arctic Ocean
- East: Atlantic Ocean
- South: Isthmus of Tehuantepec (border with Central America)
- West: Pacific Ocean
Key Distinctions
| Feature | Continent | Country |
|---|
| Government | None (no sovereignty) | Sovereign state |
| Citizenship | None | National citizenship |
| UN Seat | No | Yes (each country) |
| Currency | Multiple (CAD, USD, MXN) | National currency |
| Laws | None | National legal system |
Regional Organizations (Not Government)
- USMCA (trade)
- NAFTA (superseded)
- North American Leaders' Summit
- CEC (environmental cooperation)
North America = geographic landmass. Canada, USA, Mexico = political entities. Never confuse the map with the flag.
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