The Eight Continents of The World

Zealandia (The New Continent)

8 BCE

Zealandia and the Australian continent were part of Antarctica continents and gradually broke apart from Antarctica about 100 million years ago, and then from Australia about 80 million years ago. The total population of New Zealand is 4,822,233 as of 2020 and the surface area of New Zealand is about 268,021 sq Km. About 3,500 feet under the Pacific Ocean, sits the lost 8th continent. Compared to other continents, newly discovered continent Zealandia is a size of a pint, about 4.8 million sq km

South America

7 BCE

The size of the South American continent is about 17,840,000 sq. Km, which contains 12 countries and a population of 430,016,503. Two facts about the continent of South America is, it’s Amazon is the world’s largest river as per water volume and the second-longest (6440 km) river on this planet. The Leatherback Sea Turtle, Tapir, Jaguar, Manatee, Ornate Hawk-Eagle are some of the rare species found only in South America.

North America

6 BCE

The size of the North American continent is about 24,709,000 sq. Km, which contains 23 countries and a population of 368,391,744 people. Three fun facts about the continent of North America is, there is a lake called Lake Superior and it is the largest freshwater lake in the world. Black Bear, Key Deer, Caribou, Wood Bison, and Sonoran Pronghorn are some of the rare species found only in North America. The Elf owl, which is 5 – 6 inches tall, is the smallest in the world.

Europen

5 BCE

The size of the European continent is about 10,180,000 sq. Km, which contains 50 countries and a population of 747,540,295. Wolf, Bear, and Lynx are rare animals found in the European continent. Also, there are more than 800 types of bird species found in Europe, which in the winter season, migrate to a different part of the world. It is surrounded by water on three sides, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea(southern part), the Arctic Ocean (northern part), and the Atlantic Ocean (western part).

Antartica

4 BCE

Antarctica, also known as Frozen Continent, is the coldest place on Earth. Antarctica size is about 14,000,000 sq. Km, but its size changes in winter to about 14,200,000 sq. Km because of the ice formation. Antarctica’s winter is from March to September. During this time, it is pitch dark, and the temperature can range between 40 °F to 94 °F. October to February are summers in Antarctica, the sun is always in the sky and doesn’t set at all. The coldest temperature can be around 31 °F.

Australia/Oceania

3 BCE

The total number of countries in Australia is three, but if the region including and surrounding, Australia often called ‘Oceania,’ then the total count changes to fourteen countries. Three fun facts about is, Australia is home to 750 species of reptiles, which is the highest in the world. The population of sheep in Australia is about 63.7 million that makes Australia the highest producer of wool. Koala, Kangaroo, Emu, Kookaburra, and platypus are some of the unique animals found in Australia.

Africa

2 BCE

Africa is the second-largest continent and covers about 30,221,532 sq. Km of the world’s land. Also, the population of Africa is 1,333,597,726 and stands second in the world. According to the United Nations, fifty-four (54) countries are a part of the Africa continent, which is the highest among 8 continents of the world. A fun fact about Africa is the Nile river in the African continent is the world’s longest river. Also, the Sahara Desert is the world’s largest desert.

Asia

1 BCE

Asia is the World’s largest continent and covers about thirty percent (30%) of the world’s land, which is approximately 44,579,000 sq. Km. Also, the population of 4,632,549,287, which is about sixty percent (60%) of the Earth. The number of countries in Asia are forty-eight (48), according to the United Nations. A fun fact about Asia is, the Bengal Tiger, Indian Rhinoceros, Giant Panda, Malayan Tapir, Bactrian Camel, Indian Cobra are some of the rare species of animals found only in Asia.