The Continents

The 7 continents

  1. Asia
  2. Africa
  3. Antarctica
  4. Europe
  5. north America
  6. south America
  7. Australia

 

 

 

Facts:

1. There are seven continents in all.

  1. North America and Europe are completely in the northern hemisphere.
  2. Australia and Antarctica are completely in the southern hemisphere.
  3. Africa and South America are partially in the northern hemisphere and partially in the southern hemisphere.
  4. Asia is mostly in the Northern hemisphere.
  5. Asia is the biggest continent in the world.
  6. Australia is the smallest continent in the world.
  7. The biggest country in South America is Brazil.
  8. The biggest country in North America is U.S.A.

10. The biggest country in Africa is Algeria.

11. The biggest country in Europe is France.

12. The biggest country in Asia is Russia.

13. The biggest region in Australia is West Australia.

 

Pictures:

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http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Continents.shtml

This site by: Brittany Angell