The five smallest countries in North America will be discussed in this article.
The Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and the continent of South America all encircle North America, which is wholly situated in the Northern Hemisphere.
The two subcontinents of the Americas are comprised of North America and South America. 9.4 million square miles, or 4.8% of the surface of the planet, are occupied by North America.
In relation to Africa and Asia, it is the third-largest continent. 23 countries make up the continent’s division, along with a number of other dependent areas.
Here are the top 5 smallest countries found in North America.
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest nation in North America with a total area of just 261 km2. With about 54,800 inhabitants, it is also the least populous nation in North America.
The island nation is located in the Leeward Islands and comprises Saint Kitts and Nevis, two islands that are divided by a narrow 3 km wide channel. On the island of Saint Kitts, Basseterre serves as the capital.
Grenada
With a land area of 344 square kilometres and a population of roughly 107,000, Grenada is the second-smallest nation on the continent.
It is made up of the island of Grenada and six smaller islands, all of which are situated in the southeast Caribbean Sea. The national capital of Grenada is St. George’s.
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
With a total area of 389 square kilometres, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is the third-smallest nation in the continent of Asia. 110,000 people are living in its area, which includes the Island of Saint Vincent and two-thirds of the Grenadines.
Barbados
Barbados, a 432 square-kilometre island in the Caribbean, is situated about 168 kilometres east of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. There are 285,000 people there, primarily in Kilinagos.
Antigua And Barbuda
Having a total area of 442 square kilometres, Barbados is marginally smaller than Antigua and Barbuda.
Over 100,000 people live on Antigua and Barbuda’s two main islands, Antigua and Barbuda, as well as several other islands like Long, York, and Great Bird.
Conclusion
Saint Kitts and Nevis, which covers a total area of 261 km2 (101 mi2), is the tiniest nation in North America. 52,800 people are living in St. Kitts and Nevis.
