The seven continents of the world are:
- Asia
- Africa
- North America
- South America
- Antarctica
- Europe
- Australia (sometimes referred to as Oceania when including nearby islands)
These continents are generally listed from largest to smallest in terms of land area
. Asia is the largest continent by both area and population, home to about 60% of the world's people. Africa is the second largest continent by both area and population. North America is the third largest by area, and South America is the fourth. Antarctica is the fifth largest but has no permanent population. Europe is the sixth largest and third most populous. Australia is the smallest continent and is often grouped with nearby islands under the term Oceania
. This seven-continent model is the most widely taught and accepted classification, especially in English-speaking countries
