The Seven BIG Continents By : Quentin Henry Asia Asias location is north of Australia. Asias location is north of Australia. Almost 3.7 billion people live in Asia. Almost 3.7 billion people live in Asia. Asias land covers about 17,213,300 square miles (44,579,000 sq km). Asias land covers about 17,213,300 square miles (44,579,000 sq km). Asia has the largest population of any continent. Asia has the largest population of any continent. Thousands of plants grow in Asia. Thousands of plants grow in Asia. Colorful wild flowers and tall grasses cover central Asia Colorful wild flowers and tall grasses cover central Asia Tigers and Giant pandas make their homes in Asias wilderness Tigers and Giant pandas make their homes in Asias wilderness Asian elephants munch on plants and they have smaller ears than African elephants Asian elephants munch on plants and they have smaller ears than African elephants The lowest point on Earth is near Asia. It is the Dead Sea The lowest point on Earth is near Asia. It is the Dead Sea It is the lowest point in the world. It is the lowest point in the world. The Taj Mahal is the biggest tomb in the world The Taj Mahal is the biggest tomb in the world The Yangtze river is the third-longest river in the world and it is in China. The Yangtze river is the third-longest river in the world and it is in China.Asia Africa Africa is a whole poor place Africa is a whole poor place African children and adults should have a better chance African children and adults should have a better chance Thousands of plants grow in Africas rain forests. Thousands of plants grow in Africas rain forests. The largest cities in Africa are Cairo, Kinshasa and Zaire The largest cities in Africa are Cairo, Kinshasa and Zaire Nelson Mandela is a famous Ambassador of Peace - he is from South Africa Nelson Mandela is a famous Ambassador of Peace - he is from South Africa North America There are more than 400 Million people living in North America. There are more than 400 Million people living in North America. North Americas great canyon is the biggest canyon in the world North Americas great canyon is the biggest canyon in the world North Americas lowest point is in death valley,California. North Americas lowest point is in death valley,California. There are about 35,000 islands in the great lakes There are about 35,000 islands in the great lakes Frogs are found in North America Frogs are found in North America South America South America is joined to North America by the small piece of land called the Isthmus of Panama South America is joined to North America by the small piece of land called the Isthmus of Panama The Andes mountains run along the western edge of the continent The Andes mountains run along the western edge of the continentAndes The Atacama desert is in South America. The Atacama desert is in South America. The Atacama The Atacama Brazil is the biggest South American country. Brazil is the biggest South American country. S. America has an enormous rainforest (the Amazon) where you find lots of spiders S. America has an enormous rainforest (the Amazon) where you find lots of spiders Antarctica Antarcticas location is south of Australia Antarcticas location is south of Australia About 1,000 people study things in About 1,000 people study things in Penguins weigh about 65 pounds (29 Antarctica kg) Penguins weigh about 65 pounds (29 Antarctica kg) Antarcticas land covers about 5,100,400, square miles (13,209,000 sq km) Antarcticas land covers about 5,100,400, square miles (13,209,000 sq km) No trees grow in Antarctica No trees grow in Antarctica Only a few places in this continent have plant life Only a few places in this continent have plant life About 80 kinds of mosses grow in Antarctica About 80 kinds of mosses grow in Antarctica Antarcticas highest point is the top of Mount Vinson Massif Antarcticas highest point is the top of Mount Vinson Massif The biggest ice shelf is the Rose ice shelf The biggest ice shelf is the Rose ice shelf Europe The location is north of Asia The location is north of Asia More than 7 million people live in Europe More than 7 million people live in Europe Europe is the second smallest continent in the world Europe is the second smallest continent in the world Europe covers about 4 million square miles (10.4 million square kilometers) above sea level Europe covers about 4 million square miles (10.4 million square kilometers) above sea level Europes forests, mountains and waters are home to many animals Europes forests, mountains and waters are home to many animals Bears, Wolves and foxes make their homes in forests Bears, Wolves and foxes make their homes in forests Many wild animals live in Alps Many wild animals live in Alps The highest point in Europe is Mount Elbrus, 18,510 feet (5,642 meters) above sea level The highest point in Europe is Mount Elbrus, 18,510 feet (5,642 meters) above sea level There are 47 countries in Europe There are 47 countries in Europe Oceania Oceania often called Australia but include many more countries (14 countries)New Zealand, Papau New Guinea Oceania often called Australia but include many more countries (14 countries)New Zealand, Papau New Guinea The land mass is desert and has very unique animal life like the koala bear, platypus, and kangaroo The land mass is desert and has very unique animal life like the koala bear, platypus, and kangaroo The population is 36,593,000 The population is 36,593,000 There are more sheep than people There are more sheep than people There are less people that live in Australia than in the USA state of Texas There are less people that live in Australia than in the USA state of Texas My Favorite Continent My favorite Continent is North America because I was born there (Sugar Land, Texas home of Imperial Sugar). My favorite Continent is North America because I was born there (Sugar Land, Texas home of Imperial Sugar). Another reason I love North America is because I lived there and I have a lot of friends there. I love the food, music, people and I really like the beautiful flag of U.S.A. ! Bibliography Lye, K. Atlas of the World Striveildi, C. North America Bagley, K. Antarctica Striveildi, C. Europe Bagley, K. Oceania WORKS SITED:-