continent status

Why Is Greenland An Island And Not A Continent?

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Why Is Greenland An Island And Not A Continent? Greenland resides on the North American tectonic plate. It is not geologically separate from Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Continents are classified to be on their own tectonic plate with their own unique flora and fauna, and unique culture. … So, population wise, Greenland does

Is Part Of Iceland In North America?

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Is Part Of Iceland In North America? Iceland is closer to continental Europe than to mainland North America, although it is closest to Greenland (290 km, 180 mi), an island of North America. Iceland is generally included in Europe for geographical, historical, political, cultural, linguistic and practical reasons. Are Greenland and Iceland part of North