World Continents Map

Variations of Continents Other continental divisions include super continents and subcontinents. Super continents Super continents are those landmasses that have more than one continental core or craton. The contemporary instance is Eurasia. Other examples include Rodinia, Pangaea, Laurasia, Kenorland, Gondwana, and Columbia. Subcontinents Subcontinents are those parts of a continent that fall on tectonic plates different than the rest. Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent are the best examples of it. Submerged Continents These are those areas of the crust of the continent that are to a large extent sea-covered. For example, Zealandia, which is buried under the sea. Micro continents Some islands drift off from the main continent body. However, they are too small to be called continents and hence are called micro continents. The largest micro continent is Madagascar.

Asia

Africa

The second largest and the second most populated continent in the world is Africa. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the southeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the north, and Suez Canal & Red Sea to the northeast. The continent has 53 countries, not including the disputed territory located in Western Sahara.

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North America

The continent is present in the western and northern hemispheres of the earth. It is surrounded by South America and the Caribbean Sea on the southeast, the North Pacific Ocean on the west, the Arctic Ocean on the north, and the North Atlantic Ocean on the east. It is the third largest continent, covering 9,540,198 sq. miles. North America Information:

South America

Located in the southern and western hemisphere, South America is the 4th largest continent in the world. In the northern hemisphere, too, a small part of the continent is present.

Antarctica

Spread over an area of 5,400,000 square miles, Antarctica is the fifth largest continent in the world. It is also the southernmost continent of the earth. The continent is surrounded by the Southern Ocean and is located in the southern hemisphere. It is the driest, windiest, as well as the coldest continent. Antarctica Information:

Europe

With an area of 3930519 sq. miles, it is the world’s second smallest continent. However, it is one of the most populous continents on the planet. Europe Information:

Australia & Oceania

The world’s smallest continent is Australia. One theory suggests that the continent only includes the Australian mainland and not the islands in the vicinity, like Tasmania or New Guinea. However, another says that these islands should be included because the geological landmass shared by them is the same. Australia information:

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