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SubregionA subregion is a conceptual unit which derives from a larger region or continent and is usually based on location. Directional prefixes such as north or south are commonly used to define a subregion. Here are a few examples of subregions sorted by continent: North America South America Europe - Sorted by compass direction:
- Peninsulas:
- Other groupings:
Africa Asia Oceania Note: Even these continents are considered by some to be arbitrary subregions - such as "North" and "South" America, or the division of Europe and Asia from Eurasia, a purely political arrangement. Furthermore, some speak in terms of this region to forming a super-continent with Africa called "Eurafrasia." See also
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