The 7 Continents
-Wander Wide Around the World-
AFRICA
Wildlife Abundance
Africa is the second-largest continent in the world, covering approximately 30.3 million square kilometers (11.7 million square miles), accounting for about 20% of the Earth's land area. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Red Sea to the northeast. Africa is known for its diverse geography, including vast deserts (such as the Sahara), dense rainforests (like the Congo Basin), expansive savannas, highlands, and mountain ranges (including the Atlas Mountains and the Ethiopian Highlands).
Antarctica
Icy Solitude
Antarctica is a unique continent located at the southernmost part of the Earth. Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent by land area, covering approximately 14 million square kilometers (5.4 million square miles). It is larger than Europe and almost twice the size of Australia. The continent is surrounded by the Southern Ocean and is characterized by its vast ice sheets, glaciers, and frozen landscape. It is the coldest, windiest, and driest continent on Earth.
Asia
Spiritual Heritage
Asia is the largest continent in the world, covering approximately 44.58 million square kilometers (17.2 million square miles), which is about 30% of the Earth's land area. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, and Europe and Africa to the west. Asia is incredibly diverse geographically, featuring vast deserts (such as the Gobi Desert and the Arabian Desert), towering mountain ranges (including the Himalayas and the Pamirs), fertile river valleys (like the Ganges and Yangtze), and dense rainforests (such as those in Southeast Asia).
Australia
Island Continent
Australia is a unique continent often referred to as "the Land Down Under. Australia is the smallest continent in terms of land area, covering approximately 7.7 million square kilometers (2.97 million square miles). It is surrounded by the Indian Ocean to the west and south, the Pacific Ocean to the east, and the Coral and Tasman Seas to the northeast. The continent is known for its diverse geography, including vast deserts (such as the iconic Outback), tropical rainforests (in the northeast), mountain ranges (like the Great Dividing Range), and coastal regions.
Europe
Scenic Beauty
Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The continent is separated from Asia by the Ural Mountains to the east and the Caucasus Mountains to the southeast.Europe is the sixth-largest continent by land area, covering approximately 10.18 million square kilometers (3.93 million square miles). Its landscape is diverse, featuring everything from fertile plains and rolling hills to rugged mountains and coastal regions.
North America
Indigenous Heritage
North America is a continent located in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entirely within the Western Hemisphere. North America is the third-largest continent by land area, covering approximately 24.7 million square kilometers (9.5 million square miles). It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America to the southeast. The continent is characterized by diverse geography, including vast plains, rugged mountain ranges, dense forests, and arid deserts.
South America
Amazon Rainforest
South America is a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere. South America is the fourth-largest continent by land area, covering approximately 17.84 million square kilometers (6.89 million square miles). It is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the northwest, the Atlantic Ocean to the northeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and North America and Antarctica to the north and south, respectively. The continent is known for its diverse geography, including the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Rainforest, the Atacama Desert, and the Pantanal wetlands.