Continents of The World

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Ocean
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North Atlantic
Europe Asia
45 o N America Ocean 45 o N
Middle East North

Pacific
Caribbean Ocean
Central Africa
America Equator
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Prime Meridean
Indian
South South Ocean
Pacific
Ocean
America South Australia
90 o W Atlantic 90 o E
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There are seven continents in the world: Africa,
America. However, depending on where you live, you may have learned that there are five, six, or even four continents.
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This is because there is no official criteria for determining continents. While the position of landmasses on continental
crust may be used to determine continents, geopolitical factors also affect their delineation. Below is an overview of the
world's continent using the most popular classification system, the seven continent method.
Continents
NORTH AMERICA
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Sovereign Countries 23
Area (km2) 24,709,000 km2

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Area (mi2) 9,540,000 mi2
Population 579,024,000
Population Density 23 km2
GDP (PPP) $26.03 Trillion
GDP per Capita $49,240

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North America is the third largest continent in the world by land area. By population, it is the fourth largest. Sometimes considered to
be a subcontinent of the Americas, North America is found entirely in the northern hemisphere and is bordered by the Arctic Ocean
in the north, the Atlantic ocean in the east, the Pacific Ocean in the west, and South America to the south. North America is home to
the longest land border in the world, which isSearch
shared between Canada the the United States.
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SOUTH AMERICA
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Area (km2) 17,840,000 km2
Area (mi2) 6,890,000 mi2

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South America is the world’s fourth largest continent by land area, and the world’s third most populous. It is mostly situated in the
southern hemisphere, with the exception of a small area of the northernmost portion of the continent. It is found completely in the
western hemisphere. South America is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the east, the Pacific Ocean in the west, the Southern
Ocean in the south, and North America in the north.

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EUROPE
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Area (km2)  10,180,000 km2
Area (mi2) 3,930,000 mi2
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Europe is the world’s third most populated continent, and the sixth largest continent by land area. Although physically connected to
Asia, Europe has historically been considered a separate continent due to cultural and linguistic differences. The Ural and Caucasus
Mountains are generally thought to be the eastern boundary of Europe. The other borders of Europe include the Black Sea and the
Mediterranean Sea to the south, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Europe is home to more than 
10% of the world’s population.
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AFRICA
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Area (km2) 2
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30,370,000 km
Area (mi2) 11,730,000 mi2
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Africa is the world's second largest continent by both land area and population. The equator runs through Africa in the middle of the
continent. Around one third of Africa is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Africa makes up about 20% of the world’s total land
area. The Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea all surround Africa, to the east, west, and
north respectively.
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ASIA
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Area (km2) 44,579,000 km2
Area (mi2) 17,212,000 mi2

4,560,667,108
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$65.44 Trillion

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Asia is the world’s largest continent both by population and by land

area. Comprising of 30% of the world’s land area, Asia borders
the Pacific Ocean in the east, the Arctic Ocean in the north, the Indian Ocean in the south, and Europe to the west. Around 60% of
the world’s population lives in Asia.
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OCEANIA
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Area (km2) 8,525,989 km2
Area (mi2) 3,291,903 mi2
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Australia is the world’s smallest continent and second least populated. The term Oceania is also used to describe this region in order
to differentiate it from the country of Australia. However, Oceania is not a continent but is instead a continental grouping. The term
Australasia is also sometimes use to refer to this region. Countries included in the Australian continent include Australia, Papua New
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ANTARCTICA
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Sovereign Countries N/A
Area (km2) 14,200,000 km2
Area (mi2) 5,500,000 mi2
Population 1,000
GDP (PPP) N/A
GDP per Capita N/A
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Located at the South Pole, Antarctica has no permanent population and no countries. It is reserved for use as a scientific base.
Antarctica is the fifth largest continent by land area, and the least populated continent. Antarctica is an island, and is completely
surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
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Afro-Eurasia / Old World

America / New World

Australia / Oceania

Antarctica
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The four continent model promotes the idea that all continents are landmasses divided by ocean. As Europe and Asia inhabit the
landmass, and Africa and Asia are connected by the Isthmus of Suez, they are considered to compose one continent called “Afro-
Eurasia.” In this model, North America and South America are thought of as one continent connected by the Isthmus of Panama.
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America are considered to be one continent called America. Antarctica is omitted due to
its lack of permanent habitation. This model is used by the United Nations and found in the Olympic Charter.
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Europe
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Asia

America

Australia / Oceania

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This model is most commonly taught in western Europe, including France and Spain. Here, North and South America are
considered to be one single continent of America.
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Africa

Eurasia

North America

South America

Australia / Oceania
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Antarctica
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This model is mostly taught in Eastern Europe and Japan. In this model, North and South America are differentiated by Europe and
Asia are combined in one continent of Eurasia.
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Asia
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North America

South America

Australia / Oceania

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The seven continent model is the most popularly accepted model. It is most commonly taught in English-speaking countries, as well
as in China, India, and Pakistan.
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Middle East North

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Area (km2) 24,709,000 km2

Population Density 23 km2

GDP (PPP) $26.03 Trillion

GDP per Capita $49,240

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Area (km2) 17,840,000 km2

Area (mi2) 6,890,000 mi2

Population Density 21 km2

GDP (PPP) $6.92 Trillion

GDP per Capita $8,560

Ocean in the south, and North America in the north.

Area (km2)  10,180,000 km2

Area (mi2) 3,930,000 mi2

Population Density 73 km2

GDP (PPP) $29.01 Trillion

GDP per Capita $29,410

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Area (mi2) 11,730,000 mi2

Population Search 1,275,920,972

Population Density 36 km2

GDP per Capita $1,930

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Area (km2) 44,579,000 km2

Area (mi2) 17,212,000 mi2

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GDP per Capita $7,350

Asia is the world’s largest continent both by population and by land

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Area (km2) 8,525,989 km2

Area (mi2) 3,291,903 mi2

GDP (PPP) $1.62 Trillion

GDP per Capita $41,037

Sovereign Countries N/A

Area (km2) 14,200,000 km2

Area (mi2) 5,500,000 mi2

Population Density 0 km2

GDP (PPP) N/A

GDP per Capita N/A

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