Table:
|  |  | Year Ended December 31, |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (In millions) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Net sales(1)(2): |  |  |  |
| North America(3) | $ 2,828.1 | $ 2,734.9 | $ 2,591.5 |
| EMEA | 1,010.4 | 1,038.5 | 983.4 |
| South America | 233.8 | 229.5 | 231.8 |
| APAC | 718.8 | 729.8 | 654.9 |
| Total | $ 4,791.1 | $ 4,732.7 | $ 4,461.6 |
| Total long-lived assets(1)(2)(4): |  |  |  |
| North America | $ 919.3 | $ 740.5 |  |
| EMEA | 345.8 | 270.5 |  |
| South America | 50.2 | 52.8 |  |
| APAC | 248.3 | 211.8 |  |
| Total | $ 1,563.6 | $ 1,275.6 |  |
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Geographic Information
(1) Amounts by geography have been reclassified from prior year disclosure to reflect adjustments to our regional operating model. As of January 1, 2019, our geographic regions are: North America, EMEA, South America and APAC. Our North American operations include Canada, the United States, Mexico and Central America. Mexico and Central America were previously included in Latin America. Refer to Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards," of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) No non-U.S. country accounted for net sales in excess of 10% of consolidated net sales for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 or 2017 or long-lived assets in excess of 10% of consolidated long-lived assets at December 31, 2019 and 2018.
(3) Net sales to external customers within the U.S. were $2,501.6 million, $2,402.3 million and $2,280.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(4) Total long-lived assets represent total assets excluding total current assets, deferred tax assets, goodwill, intangible assets and non-current assets held for sale.
Question:
What was the change in geographic classification?
Answer: Our North American operations include Canada, the United States, Mexico and Central America. Mexico and Central America were previously included in Latin America.