A continent is a very large area of land on Earth. Earth has seven continents. They are: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Australia (sometimes called Oceania). Continents are huge! Asia is the biggest continent. Australia is the smallest continent. Which continent do you live on? (If you live in the United States, you live on North America!)

Asia is the biggest continent on Earth. It covers about 30% of all the land on Earth! Asia is home to China, India, Japan, Russia (part of Russia is in Asia, part is in Europe), and many other countries. The highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, is in Asia. The most populated countries in the world (China and India) are also in Asia. About 60% of all people in the world live in Asia! Which of these countries is in Asia?

Africa is the second-largest continent. It is known for amazing wildlife like lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and gorillas. Africa has the world's largest hot desert – the Sahara Desert. It also has the world's longest river – the Nile River. Africa has over 50 countries. Some African countries include Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and Morocco. Which famous desert is in Africa?

North America is the continent where we live. It includes three large countries: Canada, the United States, and Mexico. It also includes the countries of Central America (like Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Panama) and the islands of the Caribbean (like Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic). North America has many different landscapes: mountains (Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains), forests, deserts, lakes (the Great Lakes are huge!), and rivers (the Mississippi River). Which country is NOT in North America?

South America is the continent connected to North America. It is known for the Amazon Rainforest (the largest rainforest in the world) and the Amazon River (the largest river by volume). South America has many countries including Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, and Chile. The Andes Mountains run along the western side of South America – they are the longest mountain range in the world. Which famous rainforest is found mostly in South America?

Europe is the continent that shares a land border with Asia. Together, Europe and Asia are sometimes called "Eurasia." Europe has about 50 countries, but they are relatively small. Some European countries include France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Greece. Europe is known for its history, art, castles, and famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Colosseum in Rome. Which famous tower is in Paris, France?

Australia is the smallest continent. It is also a country! The continent of Australia includes the country of Australia, the island of New Zealand, and many islands in the Pacific Ocean – so sometimes it is called Oceania. Australia is known for unique animals that live nowhere else, like kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and platypuses. Many parts of Australia are hot and dry, with a huge desert called the Outback. Which animal is native to Australia?

Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, and driest continent on Earth. It is covered by a thick layer of ice almost everywhere. No people live there permanently – only scientists who stay for a few months at a time. Antarctica is so cold that it has no trees or bushes. The only plants that grow there are tiny mosses and algae. However, many animals live in the ocean around Antarctica – especially penguins, seals, and whales. Which animal lives in Antarctica?

Different continents have different numbers of people. Some continents are very crowded; others have very few people. Asia has the most people – over 4.7 billion people live there (that is more than half of all people on Earth!). Africa is second with about 1.4 billion people. Europe has about 750 million. North America has about 600 million. South America has about 430 million. Australia/Oceania has about 45 million. Antarctica has no permanent residents – only scientists. Which continent has the most people?

Let us review what you learned about the seven continents! Match each continent to its famous feature. Which continent has the Amazon Rainforest? Which continent has the Sahara Desert? Which continent is covered in ice? Which continent has kangaroos? Time to show what you know! Which continent is home to the Amazon Rainforest and the Andes Mountains?