Explore our comprehensive directory of continents with detailed information about population, area, countries, and languages.
Continent | Population | Area | Countries | Languages | Largest Country | Description |
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Africa | 1.3B | 30.4M km² | 54 | 2.0K | Algeria | The second-largest continent by both land area and population, home to diverse cultures and the world's oldest civilizations. |
Asia | 4.6B | 44.6M km² | 48 | 2.3K | China | The largest continent by both land area and population, containing more than half of the world's population. |
Europe | 746.0M | 10.2M km² | 44 | 230 | Russia | A continent rich in history, culture, and diversity, known for its architectural heritage and technological innovation. |
North America | 592.0M | 24.7M km² | 23 | 300 | Canada | The third-largest continent, home to diverse landscapes from Arctic tundra to tropical rainforests. |
South America | 430.0M | 17.8M km² | 12 | 400 | Brazil | Known for the Amazon rainforest, Andes mountains, and rich biodiversity, with a strong cultural heritage. |
Oceania | 43.0M | 8.5M km² | 14 | 1.2K | Australia | The smallest continent by land area, consisting of thousands of islands in the Pacific Ocean. |
Antarctica | 1.0K | 14.2M km² | 0 | 0 | N/A | The southernmost continent, covered in ice and home to scientific research stations from various countries. |