Subregion
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A subregion is a conceptual unit which derives from a larger region or continent and is usually based on location. Cardinal directions, such as south or southern, are commonly used to define a subregion.
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Subregions by continent
Here are a few examples of subregions sorted by continent:
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Africa
- by UN subregion:
- by geography:
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Americas
- see also: Americas (terminology)
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North America
- by UN subregion:
- by geography:
- by geology:
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South America
- by geography:
- by economics (South American Community of Nations):
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Eurasia
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Asia
- by UN subregion:
- by geography:
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Europe
- by UN subregion:
- by peninsula:
- by other groupings:
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Oceania
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See also
- continent for definitions of large land masses such as Africa-Eurasia.
- subcontinent
- supercontinent
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External links
- UN's grouping into continents and subregions
- UN Group of Experts on Geographical Names
- UN subregions as used by GeoHive
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