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Copy of Continents

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA FUN FACTS

  • 3rd largest continent
  • About 502 million people live in North America
  • Longest river in North America is the Mississippi River
  • A famous person from North America is Walt Disney
  • You live in North America!!!!

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA FUN FACTS

  • South America has the largest rainforest in the world
  • It also has the largest flying bird (Andean Condor)
  • 4th largest continent
  • ALPACA is a South American mammal related to the llama
  • One of the famous landmarks is the Amazon Rainforest
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ASIA FUN FACTS

  • Asia is the largest continent, it covers 1/3rd of the earths surface
  • 30% of world land area, 60% of population
  • Contains the 10 highest mountain peaks in the world
  • Famous landmark is Mount Everest
  • Major animals found in Asia are pythons, tigers, pandas, and rhinos

EUROPE

EUROPE FUN FACTS

  • 6th largest continent
  • There are no deserts in Europe, it's the only continent without them
  • World's smallest country is in Europe
  • Some animals from Europe are the tree frog, wild boars, and the hedge hog
  • One of the landmarks found in Europe is the Eiffel Tower
Photo by Moyan_Brenn

AFRICA

AFRICA FUN FACTS

  • Africa is the 2nd largest continent
  • It is home of the Nile River: the longest river in the world
  • Africa is rich in minerals:95% of diamonds, 50% of gold
  • Famous landmark is The Great Pyramids at Giza, Egypt
  • African animals: elephant, lion, zebra, and giraffe
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AUSTRALIA

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AUSTRALIA FUN FACTS

  • Australia is the largest island but smallest continent in the world
  • Australia continent has only one country, which is Australia
  • Sheep population is greater than human population
  • 3 unique animals are the platypus, kangaroo, and emu
  • Famous landmark is the Great Barrier Reef

ANTARCTICA

ANTARCTICA FUN FACTS

  • Contains 75% of the ice in the world
  • Winters last from May through August
  • In summer it is light for 24 hours a day
  • Penguins are most often associated with Antarctica
  • Famous landmark: Mt. Erebus- 2nd highest volcano in Antarctica
Photo by august allen