Comparative Study of World Continents
Our planet is Earth, where we live.We also know that our world is divided into seven continents. There is a lot of different properties on every continent.
Usually, we say continents are a group of countries but there is no right definition.
First I want to show you continents according to area in descending order.
- Asia
- Africa
- North America
- South America
- Antarctica
- Europe
- Australia or Oceania
I show you here some important geographical knowledge and compare to all continents. These points are-
- Number Of Countries
- Highest peak/mountain
- Deepest trench
- Longest River
- Largest Country
- Smallest Country.
All these points are discussed for every continents.
Asia-
- Number Of Countries - 48
- Highest peak/mountain - Mount Everest*
- Deepest trench - Death sea
- Longest River - Yong tisikyang
- Largest Country - China
- Smallest Country - Maldives
Africa-
- Number Of Countries - 54
- Highest peak/mountain - Kilimanjaro Mountain
- Deepest trench - Aasal Lake
- Longest River - Nile*
- Largest Country - Algeria
- Smallest Country - Seychelles
North America-
- Number Of Countries - 23
- Highest peak/mountain - Makinley Mountain
- Deepest trench - Death Valley
- Longest River - Missouri
- Largest Country - Canada
- Smallest Country - Saint Pits and Knevis
South America-
- Number Of Countries - 12
- Highest peek/mountain - Ozas dell
- Deepest trench - Weldus Peninsula
- Longest River - Amazon
- Largest Country - Brazil
- Smallest Country - Suriname
Europe-
- Number Of Countries - 51
- Highest peak/mountain - Albrus
- Deepest trench - Caspian sea
- Longest River - Volga
- Largest Country - Russia *
- Smallest Country - Vatican City*
Antarctica-
- Number Of Countries - Null
- Highest peek/mountain - Winsan Messive
- Deepest trench - Bental Trench
- Longest River - Null
- Largest Country - Null
- Smallest Country - Null
Australia / Oceania-
- Number Of Countries - 14
- Highest peak/mountain - Kosciusko
- Deepest trench - Ire Lake
- Longest River - Mure
- Largest Country - Australia
- Smallest Country - Nauru
Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.
The Nile is the longest river in the world.
Russia is the largest country in the world.
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.
List of countries whose borders spread in two continents-
- Russia - Asia & Europe
- Indonesia- Asia & Oceania
- Kazakhstan - Asia & Europe
- Azerbaijan - Asia & Europe
- Georgia - Europe & Asia
- Turkey -Europe & Asia
- Panama - North America & South America
- Egypt- Africa & Asia
In this list, the first continent mentioned, holds major part of the country and the second continent holds minor part of the country.
Geographical Info Source-
- Baudhik Prakashan Book of Geography for UPSC and UPPSC.
- Google.co.in
- Image Source- pixbay.com.
Thanks for reading.....
@steemitglass, thanks a lot for sharing such informative post and trust me I learnt a lot. You recall me my school days 😂 Great work indeed.
thanks
You are most welcome 😃
Interesting facts @steemitglass and 2 continents named their deepest trench with "death" :o sounds scary.
Goodnight for now, i told you in steemitchat this will be my bedtime story :)
thanks dear for comming my blog @wanderlass
I know that anytime i log in to steemit, I always leave happier bkos f people like you who school me on this platform...
Nice one @steemitglass
thanks
LOL Indonesia is on two continent and two ocean. but still things is not going well here. L
hahahah It may be @ekavieka
Informative - i got to know that canada is in north america...had no clue before
lol
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