When you are done, try the Continents Quiz.
Although the largest land masses of the earth at one time were fairly connected, today they are generally regarded as seven large separate land masses called continents. These continents take up a total area of 57,900 square miles. They are:
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Asia: Located in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres. Largest continent with 17,400 square miles. |
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Africa: Located in the Eastern and Northern & Southern Hemispheres. Second largest continent with 11,700 square miles. |
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North America: Located in the Western and Northern Hemispheres with 9,400 square miles. |
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South America: Located in the Western and Southern Hemispheres with 6,900 square miles. |
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Europe: Located in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres with 3,800 square miles. |
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Australia: Located in the Eastern and Southern Hemispheres with 3,300 square miles. |
Antarctica: Located in the Eastern, Western and Southern Hemispheres with 5,400 square miles. |