Continent: Difference between revisions

'''Africa'''

  * '''Area''': ~30.3 million km²

  * '''Population''': ~1.5 billion (2025 estimate)

  * '''Description''': The second-largest continent by area and population, Africa is located south of Europe and west of Asia. It is home to 54 countries, diverse ecosystems, and the Nile River, the world's longest river. Africa is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage.

2. '''Antarctica'''

  * '''Area''': ~14 million km²

  * '''Population''': ~1,000–5,000 (seasonal researchers)

  * '''Description''': The southernmost continent, Antarctica is almost entirely covered by ice and is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent. It has no permanent human population and is governed by the Antarctic Treaty System for scientific research and environmental protection.

3. '''Asia'''

  * '''Area''': ~44.6 million km²

  * '''Population''': ~4.8 billion (2025 estimate)

  * '''Description''': The largest continent by area and population, Asia spans from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. It includes diverse nations like China, India, and Japan, and features major geographical landmarks such as the Himalayas and the Gobi Desert.

4. '''Australia'''

  * '''Area''': ~7.7 million km²

  * '''Population''': ~27 million (2025 estimate)

  * '''Description''': The smallest continent by area, Australia is also a single country. Located in the Southern Hemisphere, it is known for its unique wildlife, deserts, and coastal cities like Sydney and Melbourne. Sometimes, it is grouped with nearby islands as part of Oceania.

5. '''Europe'''

  * '''Area''': ~10.2 million km²

  * '''Population''': ~750 million (2025 estimate)

  * '''Description''': Located west of Asia, Europe is the second-smallest continent by area but has a significant global cultural and historical impact. It includes countries like Germany, France, and Russia (partly in Asia) and is defined by landmarks like the Alps and the Danube River.

6. '''North America'''

  * '''Area''': ~24.7 million km²

  * '''Population''': ~600 million (2025 estimate)

  * '''Description''': North America includes Canada, the United States, Mexico, and several Central American and Caribbean nations. It is bordered by the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans and features diverse landscapes, from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains.

7. '''South America'''

  * '''Area''': ~17.8 million km²

  * '''Population''': ~440 million (2025 estimate)

  * '''Description''': Located primarily in the Southern Hemisphere, South America is home to the Amazon Rainforest, the Andes Mountains, and countries like Brazil and Argentina. It is connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama.