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Between the United States of America or the USA, and Canada, most people assume that’s all to the countries in the North American continent. However, that’s not true, as there are other smaller countries in North America. There are 23 countries and territories on the continent. Let us look at some of the more prominent ones among the smaller countries.
Tiniest Nations in North America
North America is found within the Northern Half of the globe and adjoined by the Ice Sea, Atlantic Sea, Pacific Sea, Caribbean Ocean, and the landmass of Southern America to the south. Northern America has an area of about 9 million sq. miles, which is about 4% of the entire surface of the Earth. It is the 3rd biggest land mass after the continents of Asia and Africa.
Some of the Smaller Countries in North America are:
Grenada
It is a small country on the continent, covering 344 square kilometres, and has a population of approximately 107,000 people. It consists of seven islands. Located by the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Grenada’s capital is St. George’s. It is the last land of the south aisle of the north and south circular segment of the leeward isle, on the east of the Caribbean Ocean around 100 miles north of the shore of Venezuela. Oval in form, the isle is roughly 21 miles long and 12 miles wide.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
This is another small country in Northern America. This country has inhabitants of at least 54000 individuals with a land area of 261 square kilometres. This isle land is found on the windward Islands and also comprises two isles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, with a distance of 3 km separating both Islands. Saint Kitts capital is Basseterre.
Saint Lucia
It is an island country near the east of the leeward side of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It covers a space of about 539 square kilometres. The population of Saint country is about 178,000 people. Saint Lucia an island state within the Caribbean Ocean. It is approximately 24 miles (39 km) south of Martinique and a few 21 miles (34 km) northeast of St. Vincent.
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados is a little bit smaller compared to Barbuda. It comprises an area of about 442 square kilometres. It consists of the main islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and other Islands, such as Great Bird, York and Long. The population of Antigua and Barbuda is about 100,000 people.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and Grenadines consist of about 389 square kilometres. It comprises the Isle of Vincent and two-thirds of the Grenadines. The total population is over 110,000.
Barbados
It is approximately 168 kilometres east of Vincent as well as Grenadines. It covers an all-out extent of about 432 square kilometres. The majority of their population is Kalinagos. The population of Barbados numbers 285,000. The geographic position of Barbados has significantly affected the island’s economy, history and culture.
Dominica
Dominica consists of a land area of 750 soiree kilometres. The isle became a republic in 1978. Dominica has been nicknamed the “Nature Island of the Caribbean” for its luscious green environment.
Conclusion
North America is found in the Northern Hemisphere and shares its borders with the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and South America’s continent. In America, there are two sub-continents: North America and South America. North America has 9.4 million square miles, accounting for 4.8% of the earth’s total surface. After Asia and Africa, it is the third-largest continent. This continent is further subdivided into 23 countries and several other dependent territories.
In North America, about 80% of the continent is occupied by the two countries, namely the United States and Canada. Most of North America’s tiniest countries are the Islands in the Caribbean. These countries are made up of adding one or more Islands.
