7 Continents Name List in Order with Countries, Oceans, & Size

A continent is a large area of the land on Earth that is joined. There are no strict rules for what land is considered a continent, but in general the Earth is known to have seven continents; these being, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania (or Australia).

Our Earth is made up of 71% water and 29% land. And this land is divided into 7 continents. The movement of tectonic plates is what triggers the formation of continents. These land masses are shaped over millions of years as plates interact, causing the Earth’s crust to bend and form into continents. Over time, these movements have resulted in the formation of 7 continents: Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania, and Antarctica. Each continent has its own unique geological features and characteristics, making them diverse landscapes on our planet. In this article, we will cover a list of 7 continents in the world, specifications about each continent of the world, and much more in detail.

What are the Seven Continents of the World?

The seven continents of the world, in order from largest to smallest in area, are:

Asia: 44,614,000 square kilometers (17,226,200 square miles).
Africa: 30,370,000 square kilometers (11,725,000 square miles).
North America: 24,709,000 square kilometers (9,542,000 square miles).
South America: 17,814,000 square kilometers (6,877,000 square miles).
Antarctica: 14,200,000 square kilometers (5,500,000 square miles).
Europe: 10,180,000 square kilometers (3,930,000 square miles).
Australia: 7,692,024 square kilometers (2,970,000 square miles).

List of Seven Continents of the World

Continent	Population (2020)	Area(Km sq.)	Density	World Population Share	Number of Countries
Asia	4,641,054,775	31,033.131	150	59.54%	48
Africa	1,340,598,147	29,648,481	45	17.20%	54
Europe	747,636,026	22,134,900	34	9.59%	44
North America	592,072,212	21,330,000	28	7.60%	23
South America	430,759,766	17,461,112	25	5.53%	12
Australia or Oceania	43,111,704	8,486,460	5	0.55%	03
Antarctica	0	13,720,000	0	0.00%	0

7 Continents of the World – Largest to Smallest

Here are the 7 continents in the world listed below from largest to smallest:

Asia > Africa > North America > South America > Antarctica > Europe > Australia.

Interesting Facts About The Continents

Asia is the most diverse continent in terms of geography, climate, culture, and languages. More than 100 different languages are spoken in Asia.
Africa is the most diverse continent in terms of wildlife. It has over 1,000 species of mammals, 2,500 species of birds, and 10,000 species of plants.
North America is the birthplace of many important inventions, such as the lightbulb, the telephone, and the airplane.
South America is home to the world’s largest rainforest– the Amazon, and the highest waterfall– Angel Falls.
Europe is the second smallest continent on Earth, covering 2% of the total land area.
It is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth, with an average temperature of -57°C (-70°F).
The world’s largest coral reef system- The Great Barrier Reef is located off Australia’s northeast coast.

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