The continents of the world are generally recognized as seven major landmasses: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia (often termed Oceania when including surrounding islands), Europe, North America, and South America. These continents vary in size, population, and geographical characteristics. Some models merge certain continents for cultural or geographical reasons, but the seven-continent model is the most widely accepted internationally, especially in English-speaking countries and globally.
List of Continents
- Africa
- Antarctica
- Asia
- Australia/Oceania
- Europe
- North America
- South America
This classification is based not only on geographical but also on cultural and historical factors and corresponds broadly to major tectonic plates of the Earth.
