Are the Caribbean Islands part of a Continent?

Question

I am working on old Stereograph cards and there are numerous Caribbean Islands listed (i.e. Dominica, Martinique). In order to classify I need a continent listed.

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

I'm sure they belong to the north american continent

Answer 3

isnt everything on a contentent

idk

but i thought that everywere belonged to one contenent or another

my suggestion is ""google""

Answer 4

Geographically they are not part of any continent.  Politically, most of them down to a certain point are considered North America.  I believe as you get closer to the South American mainland, those island nations (such as Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago) are considered South American.

Answer 5

Isn't everything on one content.

Answer 6

most of the Caribbean islands are volcanic in nature. as to being part of a continent i suppose most of them a re associated with north america.

Answer 7

Geopolitically speaking they are normally classed as part of the North American continent. However, geologically speaking the various islands are split between the large North American tectonic plate, and a smaller minor plate, the Caribbean Plate. Diagram in sources.

Answer 8

North America; Central America is part of North America.

Some of the southernmost islands are part of the South American landmass, but are generally grouped with their North American friends.

Answer 9

Either North America or Central America. Either works.