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You have to be Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Antarctica or Australia.
There's really no specific geographical definition that says "Australia is a continent, but Greenland isn't" or "Europe is a continent, but Alaska isn't."
What else can I help you with?
What is both an island and a continent?
Both Australia and Antarctica are island continents. They are classified as continents, but they are completely surrounded by water.
Is Antarctica an Island and continent?
Yes, Antarctica is both an island and a continent. It is considered an island because it is surrounded by water, the Southern Ocean. It is also classified as a continent because it is the fifth largest continent in terms of land area, even though most of it is covered by ice.
Why is Africa defined as a continent?
Africa is defined as a continent because it makes up a lot of the Earth's surface and is a huge landmass. Although it is slightly connected to Asia, it is pretty much on its own and is virtually a detached continent.
What is the driest country and contenent in the world?
The driest country in the world is Egypt, while the driest continent is Antarctica. Egypt's desert regions receive very low precipitation, particularly the Sahara desert in the west. Antarctica is classified as the driest continent due to its extremely low annual precipitation levels.
What continents don't have fresh water?
Antarctica is the only continent that does not have a native human population. Although it is covered in ice, it is classified as a desert because of its low precipitation levels.
What can Antarctica be classified as?
a continent
Which continent is classified as a desert?
Most of the continent of Antarctica is desert.
Which world's nation is also classified as a continent?
Australia
Are people of the Indian sub continent considered Asian?
Yes, considering that it is in the continent of Asia. However, they are not East Asian
Which continent is the largest island but the smallest continent?
There is no continent that fits this description. The smallest continent is Australia. The largest island is Greenland. At best, Australia is described as an island continent, but geologically and geographically, it is classified as a continent.
What is Antarctica classified as?
it is a continent!!
Which of the world's nations is also classified as a continent?
Australia (although nowadays Australia is considered part of the Continent of Oceania or Australasia)
Which continent is sometimes called the island continent?
Geographically speaking, Australia is classified as a continent. It is also termed an island continent because, like the Antarctic, it is completely surrounded by water.
Which of the worlds largest nations is also classified as a continent?
russia Another Answer: Australia.
Is Australia an island republic?
No. Australia is classified as a continent, not an island. It is also not a republic.
What is both an island and a continent?
Both Australia and Antarctica are island continents. They are classified as continents, but they are completely surrounded by water.
Is Antarctica an Island and continent?
Yes, Antarctica is both an island and a continent. It is considered an island because it is surrounded by water, the Southern Ocean. It is also classified as a continent because it is the fifth largest continent in terms of land area, even though most of it is covered by ice.
