The livestream mentioned 9 new areas. I have a question regarding this.

Currently, we have major areas such as The Black Shroud, Thanalan and La Noscea. We also have zones within these major areas such as Central Shroud, North Shroud, etc.

My question is, will those "9 new areas" be 9 new major areas or 9 new zones?
Will there be like a "Northern Floating Continent" or "West Ishgard"?