Of the seven regions commonly regarded as continents, Australia is the smallest.
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia.
The largest bodies of land on earth are called continents and there are a total of seven on the earth.
The smallest continent on the earth is Australia. The largest continents are Asia, Africa and North America. Europe is the second smallest continent.
Continents
Continents
One of the seven largest bodies of land on Earth is Antarctica. It is the fifth largest continent, covering an area of about 14 million square kilometers. Its immense size and unique climate make it a key region for scientific research and exploration.
1. Asia 2. Africa 3. North America 4. South America 5. Antarctica 6. Europe 7. Australia
In the distant past, the continents were arranged in a supercontinent called Pangaea. Over millions of years, Pangaea broke apart into smaller landmasses which eventually drifted to their current positions due to plate tectonics.
1. Asia 2. Africa 3. North America 4. South America 5. Antarctica 6. Europe 7. Australia
Antarctica ranks second in size among the continents in terms of sea ice coverage, after the Arctic. It contains about 70% of the world's fresh water in the form of ice, making it a crucial region for global climate regulation.
Asia Africa North America South America Antarctica Europe Australia