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Facts
​North America is a continent entirely within the Northern Hemisphere and almost all within the Western Hemisphere. It can also be considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the west and south by the Pacific Ocean, and to the southeast by South America and the Caribbean Sea.
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North America is the third largest continent.
North America is named after an Italian explorer.
Mexico City is the largest city in North America.
North America has hosted the Olympics 12 times.
Mt. McKinley is the highest mountain in North America.
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