Here is an alphabetical list of subregions in the UN geoscheme for the Americas. The definition of continental subregions in use by the United Nations. ... The UN geoscheme divides the world into macro regions[1] and subregions, all in alphabetical order. ... World map showing the Americas The Americas are the lands of the Western hemisphere historically considered to consist of the continents of North America and South America with their associated islands and regions. ...

Latin America and the Caribbean

Caribbean

Main article: Caribbean

Central America and the Caribbean (detailed pdf map) The Caribbean (Spanish: Caribe; French: Caraïbe; Dutch: Caraïben; Portuguese: Caribe or Caraíbas) is a region of the Americas consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (most of which enclose the sea), and the surrounding coasts. ...

Central America

Main article: Central America

*Sources other than the UN place Mexico in North America instead of Central America. Map of Central America Central America is a central region of the Americas. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Map of Central America Central America is a central region of the Americas. ...

South America

Main article: South America

South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ...

Northern America

Main article: Northern America

• Bermuda
• Canada
• Greenland
• Saint Pierre and Miquelon
• United States of America

Northern America is a name for the parts of North America besides Mexico when Mexico is considered as Latin America. ...

See also

• UN geoscheme