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Asia
Is the only continent joined to two others. Contains the world's biggest nation (China). Contains the highest point on Earth (Mount Everest). Is the only continent where tigers are found in the world. |
Europe
Through colonization, at one time ruled almost all of the rest of the world. Has been the starting point of both World Wars. |
Africa
Contains the world's longest river - The Nile. Contains the world's largest desert - The Sahahra. Contains more countries than any other continent. Most of the world's gold and diamonds come from Africa. |
South America
Contains the world's Southern most city (Puentas Arenas). Contains the world's largest river system (The Amazon). |
Oceania
Contains the fewest countries (Australia, New Zealand and
Papua New Guinea). Has more sheep than people. Is the only continent that lies entirely in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres. |
North America
Is joined to Asia by ice in winter (Bering Sea). Is the only continent that lies entirely in the Northern and Western Hemispheres. Contains the world's largest fresh water lake (Lake Superior). |
Antartica
Is the only continent completely covered in ice. Is the only continent that is uninhabited by humans (although some scientists live there for short periods of time). |
India
Known for Diverse culture, located in Asia, is a heaven for tourists. More than a million foreign tourists visit India a year. |
