The Seven Continents of the World
North America
• North America is the third largest of the seven continents
• The countries that make up the Continent of North America are Canada, Mexico, and the United States
• There are 528,720,588 that live in the continent of North America
North America
• Some famous landmarks of this continent are: Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls, Panama Canal, and Lake Superior
• The weather can be very hot in some parts of the continent to very cold in other parts
• Some animals that live on this continent are: caribou, armadillo, and the brown bear
South America
• South America is the fourth largest continent in size
• The population of South America is 387,489,196 people
• Twelve countries make up the continent of South America. These countries include Argentina, Columbia, Peru, and Ecuador
South America
• The weather is some parts is very rainy. In other parts, it can be dry
• Famous Landmarks: Cano Cristales River, Colombia, the Salt Flats, and Cave of Crystals
• Animals found in South America are: alpaca, iguana, anaconda, and salamander
Europe
• Europe is the sixth largest continent in size• There are 738,199,000 people in Europe• There about 50 countries in Europe. Some of
these countries are: Ireland, France, Germany, Holland, and Norway
Europe
• The weather is Europe varies. It can be very wet in some parts and drier in other parts
• Famous landmarks include: The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, Eiffel Tower, Paris, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy
• Animals found in Europe include: red fox, pika, and mink
Asia
• This is the worlds largest continent• This continent has 4 million people who live
on it• Asia is made up of 48 countries. These
countries include: China, Japan, part of Russia, and Mongolia
Asia
• Parts of Asia are very hot, and others parts can be very cold
• Famous Landmarks: Taj Mahl, Wall of China, and Mt. Everest
• Some animals that live in Asia include: pandas, elephants, and camels
Africa
• Africa the world's second largest continent• Over 1 million people live in Africa• There are about 50 countries that make up the
continent of Africa. Some of these countries are: Madagascar, South Africa, Angola, and Cameroon
Africa
• Famous landmarks include: the Pyramids in Egypt, Mt Kilimanjaro and Victoria Falls in Tanzania
• Some animals that live in Africa are: camels, bongos, cheetahs, and giraffes
• Weather in Africa in hot and dry in the top of the continent and more cool and rainy in the middle
Australia
• Australia is the smallest continent• There are 36,593,000 people in Australia• Australia is made up of only one country-
Australia
Australia
• The weather in Australia varies. It can be hot in some places and cooler and rainier closer to the coast
• Some animals that live in Australia are kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils, and wombats
• Famous Landmarks in Australia: the Sydney Opera House, Uluru, and the Twelve Apostles
Antarctica
• Antarctica is the 5th largest continent• No one lives here permanently, but there are
about 4000 researchers there in the summer• Antarctica is made up of only one country-
Antarctica
Antarctica
• Weather: it is very cold. The highest temperature ever reached was 58F and the lowest temperature was -128
• Animals: Blue whales, seals, penguins• Famous Landmarks: Ross Ice Shelf, Polar Ice
Cap, and Vinson Massif