North America is the third largest continent with an area of 24.7 million km², covering about 4.8% of Earth’s total surface. It is located in the Northern Hemisphere bordered by the Arctic Ocean in the North, by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, by South America and the Caribbean to the southeast, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west and south.

In terms of population, North America ranks as the fourth most populous continent after Asia, Africa, and Europe. As of 2021, it has a population of around 578 million people. Geographically, the UN defines this northern continent as made up of three regions: Northern America, Central America, and the Caribbean.