C ONTINENTS OF THE WORLD

Do you know that approximately 70% of the Earths surface is covered by water alone and the other 30% are covered by land? Do you know that approximately 70% of the Earths surface is covered by water alone and the other 30% are covered by land?

W HAT CONTINENTS ARE ?

Continent  Continents are understood to be large, continuous,discrete masses of land, ideally seperated by expanses of water.  They are generally identified by convention rather than any scriet criteria, with up to seven regions commonly regarded as continents.These are: from largest in size to smallest:Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia,  In geology, continents are described by means of tectonic plates.Plate tecnotics is the process and study of the movement, collision and division of continents, earlier known as continental drift. Continent  Continents are understood to be large, continuous,discrete masses of land, ideally seperated by expanses of water.  They are generally identified by convention rather than any scriet criteria, with up to seven regions commonly regarded as continents.These are: from largest in size to smallest:Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia,  In geology, continents are described by means of tectonic plates.Plate tecnotics is the process and study of the movement, collision and division of continents, earlier known as continental drift.

H OW MANY CONTINENTS ARE THEY IN THE WORLD ?

7 CONTINENTS :  Asia  Africa  North America  South America  Antarctica  Europe  Australia  Asia  Africa  North America  South America  Antarctica  Europe  Australia

L OCATION OF THE C ONTINENTS

A SIA  Asia is the world’s largest continent of the seven continents in size and population  Asia covers one-third of earth’s surface  It has 30% of world land area and 60% of population  Asia is the world’s largest continent of the seven continents in size and population  Asia covers one-third of earth’s surface  It has 30% of world land area and 60% of population Size: 44,579,000 No. of countries: 48 Population: 4,436,224,000

 CHINA takes up about 6.54%of Earth’s total surface area, and is the third largest country in the world. China’s current population is 1.43 billion people, which is the highest in the world.  INDIA the second largest country in Asia and third country is KAZAKHSTAN  The smallest country in Asia is MACAU, which is also thr eighth smallest country in the world. The largest country in Asia

 Asia houses the highest point on earth the summit of Mount Everest,which is 29,028 ft.(8,848m) tall  The continent is home to the 10 highest peaks in the world  Asia houses the highest point on earth the summit of Mount Everest,which is 29,028 ft.(8,848m) tall  The continent is home to the 10 highest peaks in the world

 The wall is the longest man made structure in the world, with a total lengh of about km  The Great Wall of China became a UNESCO World in December 1987  A popular myth is that Great Wall of China can be seen from space with the naked eye. Unfortunately, a high-tech lens is required to see the wall from the moon  The wall is the longest man made structure in the world, with a total lengh of about km  The Great Wall of China became a UNESCO World in December 1987  A popular myth is that Great Wall of China can be seen from space with the naked eye. Unfortunately, a high-tech lens is required to see the wall from the moon Fact about the Great Wall of China

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A FRIC A  Of the seven continents of the world, Africa is the second largest  The continent includes Madagascar and various archipelagoes.It has 54 fully recognized sovereign countries,9 territories and two de facto independent states with limited or no recognition.  The continent is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea along the Sinai Peninsula to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Oceanto the west.  Of the seven continents of the world, Africa is the second largest  The continent includes Madagascar and various archipelagoes.It has 54 fully recognized sovereign countries,9 territories and two de facto independent states with limited or no recognition.  The continent is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea along the Sinai Peninsula to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Oceanto the west. Size: 30,221,532 sq km No. of countries: 54 Population: 1,216,130,000

 The world’s longest river – the NILE  The world’s largest desert – the SAHARA  The world’s hottest place -- Ethiopia  The world’s longest river – the NILE  The world’s largest desert – the SAHARA  The world’s hottest place -- Ethiopia

N ORTH A MERICA  North America is the third largest continent by area. It is a continent wholly within the Nothern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere.  It is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the west and south by the Pacific Ocean, and to the southest by South America and Caribben Sea  North America is the third largest continent by area. It is a continent wholly within the Nothern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere.  It is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the west and south by the Pacific Ocean, and to the southest by South America and Caribben Sea Size: 24,709,000 sq km No. of countries: 23 Popolation: 579,024,000

L ARGEST COUNTRY IN N ORTH A MERICA  Canada Language: English and French  United States Language: American English  Greenland Language:Escimo-Aleut  Mexico Language:Spanish  Canada Language: English and French  United States Language: American English  Greenland Language:Escimo-Aleut  Mexico Language:Spanish

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S OUTH A MERICA  South America is the fourth largest continent of the world although it contains less than 12% of the world’s population.  It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean  After the Himalayes, the Andesform the second highest mountain range in the world. These young-fold mountains are located in South America.  South America is the fourth largest continent of the world although it contains less than 12% of the world’s population.  It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean  After the Himalayes, the Andesform the second highest mountain range in the world. These young-fold mountains are located in South America. Size: 17,840,000 No. of countries: 12 Population: 422,535,000

 The world’s largest river as per water valume and the second longest (6440km)– the AMAZONE– is in South America  This continent houses rhe world’s highest waterfalls– the ANGEL Falls  The highest volcanoes of the world – Mt. Cotopaxi and Mt. Chimborazo– are found on this continent  The world’s largest river as per water valume and the second longest (6440km)– the AMAZONE– is in South America  This continent houses rhe world’s highest waterfalls– the ANGEL Falls  The highest volcanoes of the world – Mt. Cotopaxi and Mt. Chimborazo– are found on this continent

A NTARCTICA  Antarctica is the coldest continent in the world, There are no permanent inhabitants, except of scientists maintaining research station in Antarctica.  75% of the world’s ice and 70% of the Earth’s fresh water is located in Atarctica.  It is also called the White Continent or Frozen Continent  Antarctica is the coldest continent in the world, There are no permanent inhabitants, except of scientists maintaining research station in Antarctica.  75% of the world’s ice and 70% of the Earth’s fresh water is located in Atarctica.  It is also called the White Continent or Frozen Continent Size: 14,000,000sq km No. of countries: 0 Population: 1,106

E UROPE  Europe is the fifth largest continents.  Europe has approximately 50 countries and is the third-most populous continent after Asia and Africa/  Europe is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Black Sea and connected waterways to the southest.  Europe is the fifth largest continents.  Europe has approximately 50 countries and is the third-most populous continent after Asia and Africa/  Europe is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Black Sea and connected waterways to the southest. Size:10,180,000 sq km No. of countries: 50 Population: 738,849,000

 Europe and Asia are part of the same major landmass – Europe is separated from Asia by the Ural mountains and the Caspion Sea  The world’s smallest country VAICAN City, is in Europe  The Volga is the longest river in Europe  Europe and Asia are part of the same major landmass – Europe is separated from Asia by the Ural mountains and the Caspion Sea  The world’s smallest country VAICAN City, is in Europe  The Volga is the longest river in Europe

Russian is the largest country in Europe by land area. Also called the Russian Federation, Rossia is not only the largest country in Europe but also the largest coutry in the world. Moscow is the capital city and the largest city in Russia Ukraine is a significant producer and exporter of wheat and several other grains. The capital is Kiev, which is also the largest city in the country/ France is located in Western Europe with Paris as its capital.The overseas regions are considered part of France and have equal representation in the country. Spain is found in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The capital and largest city in Spain is Madrid,while the second largest city is Barcelona.Spain is a popular tourist destination. Sweden is the fifth largest country in Europe. It is found in the northern part of continent, bordering Finland, Norway, and Denmark. The largest city in Sweden is Stockholm. Russian is the largest country in Europe by land area. Also called the Russian Federation, Rossia is not only the largest country in Europe but also the largest coutry in the world. Moscow is the capital city and the largest city in Russia Ukraine is a significant producer and exporter of wheat and several other grains. The capital is Kiev, which is also the largest city in the country/ France is located in Western Europe with Paris as its capital.The overseas regions are considered part of France and have equal representation in the country. Spain is found in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The capital and largest city in Spain is Madrid,while the second largest city is Barcelona.Spain is a popular tourist destination. Sweden is the fifth largest country in Europe. It is found in the northern part of continent, bordering Finland, Norway, and Denmark. The largest city in Sweden is Stockholm.

A USTRALIA  Australia is the world’s smallest continent and is also known as an island continent as it is surrounded by water on all sides  Australia includes 14 countries. It is the least populated continent after Antarctica, only 0.2% of the total Earth population live here  The name Australia comes from the Latin word “australis” meaning “southern”  Australia is the world’s smallest continent and is also known as an island continent as it is surrounded by water on all sides  Australia includes 14 countries. It is the least populated continent after Antarctica, only 0.2% of the total Earth population live here  The name Australia comes from the Latin word “australis” meaning “southern” Size: 8,525,989 sq km No. og country: 3 Population: 39,901,000

The unique animals of Australia are – kangaroo, emu, platypus