The Seven Continents of the World

North America

• North America is the third largest of the seven continents

• The countries that make up the Continent of North America are Canada, Mexico, and the United States

• There are 528,720,588 that live in the continent of North America

North America

• Some famous landmarks of this continent are: Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls, Panama Canal, and Lake Superior

• The weather can be very hot in some parts of the continent to very cold in other parts

• Some animals that live on this continent are: caribou, armadillo, and the brown bear

South America

• South America is the fourth largest continent in size

• The population of South America is 387,489,196 people

• Twelve countries make up the continent of South America. These countries include Argentina, Columbia, Peru, and Ecuador

South America

• The weather is some parts is very rainy. In other parts, it can be dry

• Famous Landmarks: Cano Cristales River, Colombia, the Salt Flats, and Cave of Crystals

• Animals found in South America are: alpaca, iguana, anaconda, and salamander

Europe

• Europe is the sixth largest continent in size• There are 738,199,000 people in Europe• There about 50 countries in Europe. Some of

these countries are: Ireland, France, Germany, Holland, and Norway

Europe

• The weather is Europe varies. It can be very wet in some parts and drier in other parts

• Famous landmarks include: The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, Eiffel Tower, Paris, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy

• Animals found in Europe include: red fox, pika, and mink

Asia

• This is the worlds largest continent• This continent has 4 million people who live

on it• Asia is made up of 48 countries. These

countries include: China, Japan, part of Russia, and Mongolia

Asia

• Parts of Asia are very hot, and others parts can be very cold

• Famous Landmarks: Taj Mahl, Wall of China, and Mt. Everest

• Some animals that live in Asia include: pandas, elephants, and camels

Africa

• Africa the world's second largest continent• Over 1 million people live in Africa• There are about 50 countries that make up the

continent of Africa. Some of these countries are: Madagascar, South Africa, Angola, and Cameroon

Africa

• Famous landmarks include: the Pyramids in Egypt, Mt Kilimanjaro and Victoria Falls in Tanzania

• Some animals that live in Africa are: camels, bongos, cheetahs, and giraffes

• Weather in Africa in hot and dry in the top of the continent and more cool and rainy in the middle

Australia

• Australia is the smallest continent• There are 36,593,000 people in Australia• Australia is made up of only one country-

Australia

Australia

• The weather in Australia varies. It can be hot in some places and cooler and rainier closer to the coast

• Some animals that live in Australia are kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils, and wombats

• Famous Landmarks in Australia: the Sydney Opera House, Uluru, and the Twelve Apostles

Antarctica

• Antarctica is the 5th largest continent• No one lives here permanently, but there are

about 4000 researchers there in the summer• Antarctica is made up of only one country-

Antarctica

Antarctica

• Weather: it is very cold. The highest temperature ever reached was 58F and the lowest temperature was -128

• Animals: Blue whales, seals, penguins• Famous Landmarks: Ross Ice Shelf, Polar Ice

Cap, and Vinson Massif