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The first division between continents was made by ancient Greek navigators, who named them 'landmass, terra firma'.
Generally classified by convention rather than any strict criteria, nowadays seven regions are regarded as continents from a geopolitical point of view.
Australia is the world's smallest continent and is also known as an 'island continent' as it is surrounded by water on all sides.
It includes 14 countries and it is the least populated continent.
Its name comes from the Latin word 'australis' meaning 'southern' because it lies entirely on the south of the equator.
The largest coral reef can be found here.
Name this coral reef, add its length and mention what type of coral is it.
Out of 14, how many countries you can name?
How about these countries' capitals?
Antarctica is not only the coldest place on Earth but also the highest, driest, windiest and emptiest, completely covered with ice.
75% of the world's ice and 70% of the Earth's fresh water is located here.
Summer months of December to February give 24 hours of light, while the winter months of late March to late September are pitch dark the whole day.
There are no permanent inhabitants, except for scientists maintaining research stations in Antarctica.
Write down the temperatures of the Frozen Continent during the summer and the winter.
Of the seven continents of the world, Africa is the second largest.
Africa comprises 54 countries and it is the hottest continent.
The equator passes through the middle of Africa and it receives direct sunlight throughout the year.
The world gets 66% of its chocolate, 50% of the gold and 95% of the diamonds from Africa.
What are the major animals found in Africa?
Also, there are a few species that can be found only in Africa.
Name at least 6 of these animals.
The largest hot desert in the world which used to be a lush region with many plants and animals.
The current climate makes it a difficult place for any life to exist. It is hot, dry, and windy.
Very hot during the day but the temperature can drop sometimes to below freezing at nights.
It rarely rains, some regions can go years without seeing a drop of rain.
Name this desert.
The world's longest river can be found here, famed for its ancient history and the archaeological sites along its shores.
This river gave rise to the early Egyptian civilization.
Name this river and add its length.
Out of 54, how many countries you can name?
How about these countries' capitals?
Asia is the world's largest continent of the seven continents in size, as it covers one-third of the earth's surface.
It includes 50 countries, and it is the most populated continent, 60% of the total population of the Earth lives here.
Asia houses the highest point on earth.
Name this summit and write down how tall it is.
Name as many as you can out of the 48 countries located in Asia.
Write down the capitals too.