A continent is a large landmass that is separated from other landmasses by water or natural features like mountains. There are seven continents in the world: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Oceania. Continents only cover 29% of the Earth's surface, with the rest being water.
A continent is a large landmass that is separated from other landmasses by water or natural features like mountains. There are seven continents in the world: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Oceania. Continents only cover 29% of the Earth's surface, with the rest being water.
A continent is a large landmass that is separated from other landmasses by water or natural features like mountains. There are seven continents in the world: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Oceania. Continents only cover 29% of the Earth's surface, with the rest being water.
A continent is a large landmass that is separated from other landmasses by water or natural features like mountains. There are seven continents in the world: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Oceania. Continents only cover 29% of the Earth's surface, with the rest being water.
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What Is a Continent?
A continent is a very large landmass.
A continent is usually separated by water or other natural features, like mountains. There are seven continents in the world: 1. Asia 2. Africa 3. North America 4. South America 5. Antarctica 6. Europe 7. Australasia Let’s Find Out More!
Did You Know?
Continents only cover 29% of the Earth. The rest of the Earth’s surface is water! Asia Asia is the biggest continent in the world.
• 2/3 of the world’s population live
in Asia.
• Major countries include India
and China.
• The Himalayas, the world’s tallest
mountains, are found here.
• The Dead Sea, the lowest point on
land, is also in Asia.
• Asia is home to tigers, monkeys and
giant pandas. Africa Africa is the second biggest continent in the world.
• Africa has 54 countries, more than any
other continent.
• Major countries include Egypt, Nigeria
and South Africa.
• The River Nile in Africa is thought by
many to be the longest river in the world, although some claim the longest is the River Amazon in South America.
• Africa also has the world’s biggest non-
polar desert, the Sahara.
• In Africa, you will find giraffes,
elephants and lions. North America North America is the third biggest continent in the world.
• Major countries in North America
include the USA and Canada.
• Pumpkin and corn originally came from
here.
• North America is home to bears, moose
and skunks. South America South America is the fourth biggest continent in the world.
• South America only has
12 countries.
• Major countries include Brazil and
Argentina.
• The Amazon, the world’s biggest
rainforest, is found here.
• Tomatoes, potatoes and chocolate all
come from South America originally.
• South America is where you will find
llamas, sloths and jaguars. Antarctica Antarctica is the third smallest continent in the world.
• Antarctica is almost completely covered
in ice.
• It is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
• It is the coldest and windiest continent.
• Each year, hundreds of scientists live
and work in Antarctica.
• Antarctica is home to penguins,
albatross and seals. Europe Europe is the second smallest continent in the world.
• Europe has 44 countries altogether.
• Major countries include France,
Germany and the United Kingdom.
• Apples, pears and raspberries all
originally come from Europe.
• The majority of Australians have
ancestors from Europe.
• Europe is home to foxes, wolves and
bears. Oceania Oceania is the smallest continent in the world.