North America

North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entirely within the Western Hemisphere. It is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the southeast by South America and the Caribbean Sea, and to the west and south by the Pacific Ocean. Because it is on the North American Tectonic Plate, Greenland is included as a part of North America geographically. North America covers an area of about 24,709,000 square kilometres, about 16.5% of Earth's land area and about 4.8% of its total surface. North America is the third-largest continent by area, following Asia and Africa, and the fourth by population after Asia, Africa, and Europe. In 2013, its population was estimated at nearly 579 million people in 23 independent states, or about 7.5% of the world's population.

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North America is 'dripping' down into Earth's mantle, scientists discover

Scientists Discover That North America Is “Dripping” Down Into Earth’s Mantle

North America is dripping from below, geoscientists discover

North America is dripping from below, geoscientists discover - EurekAlert!

A total lunar eclipse comes to North America tonight: Here's everything you need to know about the 'Blood Worm Moon'

A total Lunar eclipse will be visible across North America on the night of March 13

Cryptic New Species of Butterfly Identified in North America

Giant Flying Squirrels Once Lived in North America

Total lunar eclipse brings a Blood Moon to North America next month. Here's how to see it

Scientists Discover First Henipavirus in North America, Raising Pandemic Fears

Protecting the Plains: Conserving prairie dogs will revitalize North America's grasslands

North America’s Largest Native Fruit Shakes Up Local Ecosystems

Astronomer here! Most of North America can watch the moon cover Mars tonight! Here's when and how to look!

The Moon Occults Mars for North America Monday Night, Just Before Opposition 2025

The Moon Occults Mars for North America Monday Night, Just Before Opposition 2025

The Moon Occults Mars for North America Monday Night, Just Before Opposition 2025

Watch the Crescent Moon Occult Spica for North America Early Wednesday Morning

Watch the Crescent Moon Occult Spica for North America Early Wednesday Morning

Watch the Crescent Moon Occult Spica for North America Early Wednesday Morning

Peaches spread across North America through Indigenous networks