North America is the world’s third largest continent by land area, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America and the Caribbean Sea to the south. This incredible size means there are quite a few countries in North America.But just how many, exactly? The answer isn’t quite as straightforward as you might think.AdvertisementContentsHow Many Countries Are There in North America?Overview of the North American ContinentMajor Countries by Land AreaThe Most Populated North American CountriesWhat Languages Are Spoken in North America?Natural ResourcesEconomic ImportanceHistorical ContextA Cultural Melting PotTourism and Natural WondersHow Many Countries Are There in North America?There are 23 countries in North America, including three in Northern America, seven in Central America and 13 in the Caribbean Sea. The regional breakdown of these sovereign states is as follows:Northern AmericaCanadaMexicoUnited StatesCe…