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What continent is also a large island with kangaroos?
There is no answer to this question as it has been asked. Any landmass must be either a continent or an island: it cannot be both.Australia is a continent, and the native home of over 60 species of kangaroos. Geographically and geologically speaking, it is too large to be an island. It is sometimes called an island continent due to the fact that it is entirely surrounded by water, but it is not an island.
Which continent Australia?
None. Australia's nearest continents are Asia and Antarctica. Australia is both a country and an entire continent on its own. It is surrounded by ocean on all sides, and is sometimes called the 'island continent.'
Why Australia is no called a island?
Becuase it is a continent and it is the smallest continent of all =)
What is the largest island on earth?
Indonesia
What large island is also a continent?
A landmass is either an island or a continent. Geographical definition dictates it cannot be both.Both Australia and Antarctica are continents which are surrounded by water. This makes them island continents, but they are classed as continents.
Why is Australia sometimes referred to as the island continent?
Australia is referred to as the island continent because it is both a country and a continent surrounded by water, making it the largest island in the world. It is also the smallest continent in terms of land area, yet it is considered a continent due to its size and geologic nature.
What is the continent on which Fiji and Ireland located?
Fiji is part of the chain of islands in what is sometimes called Oceania. Ireland is in Europe. There is an island called New Ireland that is in the Oceania area too.
If you are a resident of canberra are you a resident of an island or a continent?
Both, Australia is an island continent and a country.If you are a resident of Canberra, you are a resident of both an island and a continent.In this scenario, you are a resident of a continent, also sometimes known as an island continent. More properly, you are a resident of the country.See the related question below.
Is there an island called Australia?
I think you are thinking of Australia, but Australia is a continent not an island.
Which continents is called the island continent and why?
Australia is often referred to as the island continent because it is the only continent that is entirely surrounded by water. It is the world's smallest continent and largest island, making it unique in its geography and isolation from other landmasses.
What is it called when something is smaller then a continent and surronded by water?
An island.
Why is Antarctica sometimes called a continent?
Antarctica is always considered a continent, because that's exactly what it is.
