World Map and Compass Direction: The Seven Continents

Educational flashcards covering the key facts, geographical features, and unique characteristics of the seven continents as presented in the lecture notes.

Continent

A large continuous and distinct landmass typically separated by oceans.

Asia

The world's largest and most populated continent where 90% of rice is consumed and wild tigers are found.

Europe

The world's second smallest continent, home to Vatican City and consumer of 50% of the world's chocolate.

Vatican City

The smallest country in the world, located in Europe.

Africa

The continent that is home to the Nile (the longest river), the Sahara (the hottest desert), and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Nile

The longest river in the world, located in Africa.

Sahara

The hottest desert in the world, located in Africa.

South America

The continent that produces 20% of Earth's oxygen, covers nine countries, and contains the Andes mountain range.

Capybara

The largest rodent in the world, which is native to South American wetlands.

Andes

The longest mountain range in the world, located in South America.

Australia

The smallest continent where 80% of the animals are unique and which contains Fraser Island.

Fraser Island

The largest sand island in the world, located in Australia.

Uluru

A vast rock of $2.5\,km$ sitting in the red centre of Australia.

North America

The continent where the first people to walk on the moon originated and where the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France.

Antarctica

The driest continent on the planet, which is mostly ice and has no single country owning it.