There are 7 continents in the world. In 7 continents Asia and Europe have large land, this is called Eurasia. In Europe, you will find Great Britain, Ireland, and Iceland. Most of Antarctica is covered by ice and it is split into smaller islands. Here we covered all continents maps in the world.
- Asia is the 1st largest continent in the world.
- Africa is the 2nd largest continent in the world.
- North America is the 3rd largest continent in the world.
- South America is the 4th largest continent in the world.
- Antarctica is the 5th largest continent in the world.
- Europe is the 6th largest continent in the world.
- Oceania (Australia) is the 7th smallest continent in the world.
Earth is separated into 7 continents.
Asia and Europe both continents have different cultures, and for this reason, they are considered separate continents. Europe shared borders with the following 5 countries i.e. Portugal, Russia, Turkey, Spain, and Kazakhstan. North Atlantic includes Iceland and Denmark.
All continents maps in the world
Every continent is of different sizes and shapes. 29% to 30% of all continents covered the earth and similarly, 70% to 71% are covered by water. The Pacific Ocean on the East, the Indian Ocean on the South, and the Arctic Ocean on the North.
S/NO | Continent Name | Map |
---|---|---|
1 | Africa | |
2 | Asia | |
3 | Europe | |
4 | North America | |
5 | Oceania / Australia | |
6 | South America | |
7 | Antarctica |
Europe is surrounded by the following 4 sea regions i.e. The Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Baltic Sea, and North Atlantic Ocean. Africa has too many islands. Some islands’ names are Unguja, Mahe, La Digue, Bioko, Seche Island, Tombo Island, Praslin, Sal, Nosy Saba, Mbamu, etc.
Africa is the hottest continent in the world. In the African continent, water levels are also very low on earth. It is connected by some rivers and oceans. The oceans cover more than 70 % of the Earth’s surface. Oceans have separated the continents. The continents aren’t evenly distributed around the globe.
- The African continent is covered by 52 countries
- Asia is covered by 45 countries
- Europe continent covered by 42 countries
- The North American continent is covered by 21 countries
- The South American continent is covered by 12 countries
- Oceania (Australia) continent covered by 14 countries
- The Antarctica continent does not cover any countries, because it is mostly covered by ice.
- 3 countries Portugal, Russia & Turkey have covered 2 continent borders i.e. Europe and Asia.
- Spain country is covered by 2 continent borders i.e. Europe and Africa.
- Kazakhstan country is covered by 2 continent borders i.e. Europe and Asia.