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The document discusses the seven continents of the world, listing each one and providing 2-5 facts about each continent such as location, size, countries, landforms, and animals.

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Continents

The document discusses the seven continents of the world, listing each one and providing 2-5 facts about each continent such as location, size, countries, landforms, and animals.

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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.

• Africa has the longest river in the


world, the Nile.

• 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 is the most densely populated


continent. It 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.
Australasia
Australasia is the smallest continent in the world.

• Australasia is sometimes called an


island-continent.

• The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s


largest coral reef, is in Australasia.

• Australasian Aboriginal people first


came to Australasia more than 50 000
years ago.

• The continent nearest to Australasia is


Asia.

• Australasia has many unique animals


including kangaroos, koalas and emus.

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