Is Hyrule a continent in itself, or is it merely a kingdom bordered by other kingdoms?
The name “Hyrule” is used to describe the entire planet, the continent, and the kingdom. Hyrule consists of the land featured in LoZ, AoL (North Hyrule), and ALttP/OoT. In Wind Waker, Hyrule is frequently referred to as a kingdom, and in ALttP, a similar description is given: “a land surrounded by mountains and forest.” There is a definite “King of Hyrule,” while the region SW of Hyrule is governed by a separate King of the Gerudo. Hyrule is only part of the world.