Question

Name all the continents.

Answer 1

The 7 continents are listed below, along with interesting information about each continent.

1. Asia
2. Africa
3. North America
4. South America
5. Antarctica
6. Europe
7. Australia

Asia

1. Asia is the largest continent in the world.
2. In general terms, Asia is bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the Indian Ocean, and on the north by the Arctic Ocean.
3. Majority of geographical location of Russia is in Asia, but Russia is still considered as a European country, as its capital Moscow is located in Europe. The largest countries in Asia are China and India.
4. Asia is the most populous country in the world.
5. Almost 60% of the world’s population is located in Asia.

Africa

1. Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent.
2. African population is considered the youngest of all continents.
3. Almost 16% of the world’s population lives in Africa.
4. Africa is surrounded by the Red Sea to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Atlantic Ocean to the west, and Isthmus of Suez.

Europe

1. Europe is the second smallest continent in the world.
2. There are 50 sovereign countries in Europe.
3. Russia is the largest and most populous country in Europe.
4. European continent covers just 2% of the Earth’s surface.
5. Europe comprises around 11% of the world’s population.

North America

1. North America is the third-largest continent by area
2. North America is the fourth largest continent by population.
3. There are 23 sovereign countries in North America.
4. The United Nations formally recognizes North America as comprising three areas: Northern America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

South America

1. South America includes twelve sovereign countries.
2. South America is the fourth largest country in the world.
3. Brazil is the largest country by area, in South America.
4. Brazil is the most populous country in South America.

Antarctica

1. Antarctica, on average, is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent.
2. Antarctica is Earth’s southernmost continent.
3. Antarctica was the last region on Earth to be discovered.

Australia

1. Australia is the smallest of all continents.
2. Australian continent consists of mainland Australia, Island of New Guinea, which comprises of Western New Guinea and Papua New Guinea and Tasmania.

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