There are seven continents in the world: Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, Antarctica, North America and South America. There are some amazing facts that you may not be aware of.
Here is a list of some key points that you can use to impress people with your knowledge of them!
Africa
- Africa is the second largest continent in the world. About 1,216,130,000 people live here and there are 54 countries, more than any other continent.
- Although Africa is known as the "dark continent," it receives direct sunlight year round because the equator runs through the center. Burkina Faso is that hottest country on earth with an average annual temperature of 28.25 degrees Celsius or 82.85 degrees Fahrenheit. This is due to its proximity to the equator.
- This is where both the longest river in the world and the largest desert in the world are located. The Nile is 6,650 kilometers long. The Sahara has an area of 9,200,000 square kilometers or 3,600,000 square miles.
- Here is the "cradle of humanity". Some of the oldest known fossils and skeletal pieces of man were discovered here. More than half of the world's gold and almost 95% of all diamonds come from Africa.
Asia
- Asia is the largest continent in the world. The population is approximately 4,436,224,000, and there are 48 countries here.
- 30% of the world country and 60% of the population are in Asia. Russia is the largest country in the world, and China and India are the two most populous.
- Mount Everest is the highest point on earth. Using a Asia and Australia Centered World MapYou can see it and the other nine tallest peaks in the world. You can also see other geological and man-made features.
- The Great Wall of China is the only man-made structure that can be seen from space. It is 21,196 kilometers long. The first parts of the Great Wall were built as early as the 7th century BC.
Europe
- Europe is the second smallest continent in the world. It has a population of approximately 738,849,000 and has 50 countries.
- It shares a land mass with Asia. The two continents are divided by the Ural Mountains and the Caspian Sea. It is also surrounded by water on three sides: the Atlantic, the Arctic Ocean, and the Mediterranean.
- The smallest country in the world is Vatican City, which is located in the Italian city of Rome. With the Lateran Treaty in 1929 it became an independent country.
- It is divided into different geographic and cultural regions. Scandinavia lies in the north, the Balkans in the southeast, the Iberian Peninsula in the southwest, the Baltic States in the south next to the Baltic Sea and the British Isles off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe.
Australia
- Australia is the smallest continent in the world. It has about 39,901,000 people and 3 countries.
- It is located completely south of the equator and is nicknamed "Down Under" there. The name Australia itself comes from the Latin word for "south", which is "australis".
- While the name Oceania is sometimes used to refer to the continent of AustraliaWith Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the small island states of Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia, "Australia" refers to the continent in physical geography.
- Over two thirds of the continent consists of deserts. There are also 500 different types of eucalyptus trees and 14 times more sheep than humans.
- The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system on earth and stretches for 2,300 kilometers. The system consists of over 2,900 individual coral reefs.
North America
- North America is the third largest continent. About 579,024,000 people live here and in 23 countries.
- It is the most densely populated continent. The people here have the highest incomes and consume most of the food in the world.
- It has five different time zones and is the only continent on earth with any type of climate.
- The United States of America has the largest economy in the world. The continent is also the largest producer of corn, soybeans, wheat, and sugar.
South America
- South America is the fourth largest continent. The population is approximately 422,535,000 and there are 12 countries.
- The Amazon is the second longest river in the world and has the highest volume of water. Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall on earth.
- Brazil is the largest coffee exporter. Other major South American exports are soybeans, crude oil, iron ore, and sugar.
- The two highest volcanoes are located here. They are called Mt. Chimborazo and Mt. Cotopaxi.
Antarctic
- Antarctica is the third smallest continent. It only has around 1,000 inhabitants and no countries. However, it has around 20 million penguins.
- This is where three quarters of the world's fresh water and 70% of the ice are located. For this reason, it is often referred to as the "Frozen Continent" or "White Continent".
- Half of the year Antarctica is in complete darkness and the other half in total sunlight. Due to the inhospitable nature, the only people who come here are scientific researchers from other countries.
The world is a big place and there is always something you don't know. You can always learn more about the continents and the people who live there. Remember these important facts about the continents of the world and you will be on your way to know more.
