Continents
⭐ MasteredThere are seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia/Oceania.
Asia is the largest continent and is home to over half of all people.
All about Continents
A continent is a very large area of land separated from others by oceans or, in some cases, by mountains and seas. There are seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia, which is sometimes called Oceania.
Asia is the largest continent by area and population, while Australia is the smallest. Continents differ in climate, wildlife and culture, and they are slowly moving as tectonic plates shift over millions of years.
Continents are home to many different countries, languages and cultures. Long ago, all the continents were joined together in a single supercontinent.
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👀 What the animation shows
This animation shows the seven continents on a spinning globe. Watch how each continent is coloured and how the land moves as the globe turns.
Real-life uses of Continents
- Finding where a country is on a world map
- Comparing the size and population of different regions
- Planning a journey across seas and oceans
Frequently asked questions about Continents
Which continent is the largest?
Asia is the largest continent by area and by population.
Is Europe a separate continent from Asia?
Geographers usually treat them as separate continents, though they share a huge landmass called Eurasia.
Which continent is the coldest?
Antarctica, which is covered by ice and has no permanent human population.