How many continents are there and about

There are 7 continents in the world.They are:

AsiaAfricaNorth AmericaSouth Continents:

Continent is one of the several very large landmass on Earth.They are generally identified by convention rather than any strict criteria,with up to seven regions commonly regarded as contintent.

Asia: This is the largest continent with respect with population and area.Africa: It is second largest continent in the world where 22% of population lives.North America: It is the third largest continent in the world after Asia and Africa.South Africa: About 12% of the world's total population is inhabiting this geographical division on earth.Antarctica: It is the coldest,driest as well as windiest continent of the world towards the South Pole.It is believed that human life does not exist there because of the harsh weather conditions.Europe: It is the sixth largest continent in the world and is famous for having a long diversified history,rich traditions, historical languages and ancient civilization.Australia: Australia is the world's smallest continent.Hope this helps...

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