World Regions and UN Geoscheme Insights

The video explains the division of the world into 7 continents and over 190 countries, focusing on the United Nations Geoscheme, which divides the world into 22 regions for statistical convenience. The Americas are split into four regions, Africa into five, Oceania into four, Asia into five, and Europe into four. The video clarifies that these divisions are not politically motivated and are used for convenience. It also notes that Antarctica is omitted and highlights the ambiguity in classifying countries like Georgia and Cyprus. The video concludes with a reminder that this is just one way to divide the world.

How many continents are there in the world according to the video?

• 6

• 8

• 7

• 5

Which countries are included in the Northern America region as per the UN Geoscheme?

• Mexico, USA, Canada

• USA, Canada, Greenland

• USA, Greenland, Iceland

• Canada, Mexico, Cuba

How many regions is Africa divided into according to the UN Geoscheme?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 3

Which of the following is not a region in Oceania as per the UN Geoscheme?

• Melanesia

• Eurasia

• Polynesia

• Micronesia

Which region does Russia belong to in the UN Geoscheme?

• Western Europe

• Eastern Europe

• Northern Europe

• Southern Europe

Which countries are part of Northern Europe according to the video?

• France, Germany, Italy

• Spain, Portugal, Greece

• Ireland, Estonia, Finland

• Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia

What is a notable exception mentioned in the UN Geoscheme?

• Antarctica is included

• Georgia is in Europe

• Cyprus is in Asia

• Antarctica is omitted