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There is a certain arbitrariness about where the division is between North and South America.
A geologist will take a different view than a political scientist.
If you want to know what is the generally accepted definition of which land masses count as North America, then the Encyclopedia Britannica is probably among the most reliable sources. According to them, the Caribbean islands (or West Indies) are considered part of North America.
There is a discussion of this in the related links.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoGeographically, the answer is no. The Turks & Caicos Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean. Politically, the answer is yes, they are part of the Caribbean 'community'.
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What Caribbean island is rich in natural gas?
Cuba.
Are there any extinct volcanoes in Cuba?
The Caribbean are an "island arc" forming part of a destructive plate boundary and the volcanology is a result of the subduction associated with this.
What are the boundaries of Cuba?
Cuba is an island, it is bordered on the north by the Atlantic Ocean and on the south by the Caribbean Sea.
What islands are found in the Caribbean Sea?
The Bahamas is located northeast of Cuba.
What Caribbean island is found at latitude 20 north and longitude 80 west?
20 N 80 W is in the Caribbean Sea, between the Cayman Islands and Cuba. As the question states an (single) island! I must assume that it is the single island of Cuba.
Is Cuba part of the Caribbean islands?
Yes, it is the largest Island in the Caribbean.
What part of latin America is in cuba?
Cuba is located in the Caribbean region of Latin America. It is an island country situated between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, south of the United States and the Bahamas.
Is Cuba a country or continent?
No, Cuba is an island in the Caribbean, it is part of North America.
Is Cuba part of Europe?
In general, Latin America is made up of three regions: South America, Caribbean and Middle America. Cuba is a nation in the Caribbean.
Which island group is Cuba a part of?
Cuba is a part of North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, the West Indies, the Greater Antilles....
Is Cuba in North America?
YES ! the Caribbean and Central America is part of the North American Continent
What is the Cuba?
cuba is a caribbean island
What sea is south of Cuba?
The Caribbean Sea!
Which Caribbean countries are a part of the greater Antilles?
Cuba, Hispanola, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica.
What ocean separates South America from cuba?
The Caribbean Sea is what does and it's a part of the Atlantic.
What is the dialect spoken in cuba?
The main dialect spoken in Cuba is Cuban Spanish. It is characterized by a mix of Spanish language influences, including regional accents, African rhythms, and unique vocabulary and expressions specific to the Cuban culture.
Is Cuba in Europe?
no. it is not located in Europe. It is located in the Carribean, about 90 miles south of Florida
