Of the seven continents, North America is the third largest by land mass
and the fourth largest by population. North America consists of twenty
four countries, the largest by land mass being Canada.
South America
South America is one of the 7 continents on the planet. The majority of
its position lies within the Southern Hemisphere, and geographers
designate it as a subcontinent of the Americas.
Australia
The majority of Australia’s population is concentrated on the southern
and eastern coasts, while the rest of the land remains relatively
unpopulated: vegetation covers 91 percent of the country. Because the
population is so concentrated, Australia is one of the world’s most
urbanized countries.
Antarctica
Antarctica is home to a surprising variety of wild animals. Penguins and other birds such as
the albatross can be found in Antarctica, as well as six types
of seals and nine varieties
of whales.
Africa
Africa is comprised of desert, tropical, savanna grasslands, jungle and even subarctic climates. It is also known for its magnificent animal species, and many people come
to Africa for the very purpose of catching a glimpse of these amazing
animals in their native habitat.
Asia
East Asia is the region with the most people. China is the largest country in East Asia. The Giant Panda lives near the Yangtze River. China is most known for The Great Wall of China.
Europe
The history of Europe dates back to the dawn of the world. This
continent has had major influence in many of the Epoch’s of the earth. This paved a way for a more European view of history, with the rise and
fall of Rome led to the dark ages and eventually the Renaissance.