Map of continents - drag and drop names game quiz

 

 

Map of continents diagram game to label.Much of the Earth’s land is part of one of seven continents – Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania and Antarctica. Continents are the largest divisions of land, each stretching for thousands of kilometres. With such massive sizes, you can find an immense variety of people, cultures, and communities inhabiting each continent. In addition, there’s a diverse collection of different plants and animals inhabiting the landmasses. Islands are usually counted as part of the closest continent – this is why we group Ireland and the United Kingdom with Europe, Japan and the Philippines with Asia, and Madagascar with Africa.
You might notice that many continents are actually connected to each other. Europe and Asia, for instance, are pretty much one big continent – and we call such a landmass Eurasia. North and South America can similarly be seen as connected.
The reason why we tend to say there are seven continents, instead of six or five, is largely due to culture and tradition. Many English-speaking countries use the seven-continent model, while some other Asian and European nations prefer teaching a model with only six continents instead. Enrich your knowledge of the world with our very own interactive map of continents – drag and drop names to their corresponding continent to play!

A Video About The Continents

A description of the continents in the world

Here is a detailed description of all seven continents:

Africa is the second-largest continent on Earth, covering about 30.3 million square kilometers (11.7 million square miles). It is located primarily in the Eastern Hemisphere and is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Africa is home to a diverse range of cultures, languages, and people, with more than 2,000 ethnic groups and over 1,500 languages spoken on the continent. The population of Africa is around 1.3 billion people, making it the second-most populous continent after Asia.

The landscape of Africa varies greatly, with deserts, savannas, rainforests, and mountains all present on the continent. Some of the most well-known natural landmarks in Africa include the Sahara Desert, the Nile River, and Mount Kilimanjaro. The continent is also home to a number of important wildlife reserves, such as the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.

North America is the third-largest continent, covering about 24.7 million square kilometers (9.5 million square miles). It is located in the Northern Hemisphere and is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. North America is home to a diverse range of cultures and languages, with English, Spanish, and French being the most widely spoken languages on the continent. The population of North America is around 580 million people.

The landscape of North America is varied, with forests, grasslands, deserts, and mountains all present on the continent. Some of the most well-known natural landmarks in North America include the Grand Canyon in the United States, Niagara Falls on the border between the United States and Canada, and the Rocky Mountains, which stretch from British Columbia in Canada to New Mexico in the United States. The continent is also home to a number of important wildlife reserves, such as Yellowstone National Park in the United States and Banff National Park in Canada.

South America is the fourth-largest continent, covering about 17.8 million square kilometers (6.9 million square miles). It is located in the Western Hemisphere and is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. South America is home to a diverse range of cultures and languages, with Spanish and Portuguese being the most widely spoken languages on the continent. The population of South America is around 425 million people.

The landscape of South America is varied, with forests, grasslands, deserts, and mountains all present on the continent. Some of the most well-known natural landmarks in South America include the Amazon Rainforest, the Andes Mountains, and the Atacama Desert. The continent is also home to a number of important wildlife reserves, such as the Pantanal in Brazil and the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador.

Asia is the largest continent, covering about 44.6 million square kilometers (17.2 million square miles). It is located in the Eastern Hemisphere and is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Asia is home to a diverse range of cultures and languages, with more than 2,000 ethnic groups and over 1,500 languages spoken on the continent. The population of Asia is around 4.5 billion people, making it the most populous continent on Earth.

How Did The Continents Get Their Names?

The continents on Earth all have unique names that have been around for centuries. Most of the names come from ancient civilizations or the languages spoken by the people who lived in those regions. Here is a brief history of how the continents got their names:

  • Africa: The name "Africa" comes from the Afri people, who were a tribe of Berbers that lived in the northern part of the continent. The name "Africa" was later given to the entire continent by the Romans.

  • Antarctica: The name "Antarctica" comes from the Greek words "anti," meaning "opposite," and "arktos," meaning "bear." The name was given to the continent because it is located opposite the Arctic region, where polar bears are found.

  • Asia: The name "Asia" comes from the ancient Greek word "Asia," which referred to the lands around the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The name was later applied to the entire continent.

  • Australia: The name "Australia" comes from the Latin word "australis," which means "southern." The continent was named by Matthew Flinders, a British explorer, in 1804.

  • Europe: The name "Europe" comes from the ancient Greek myth of Europa, who was a princess who was abducted by Zeus and taken to the island of Crete. The name "Europe" was later applied to the entire continent.

  • North America: The name "North America" comes from the fact that it is located to the north of South America.

  • South America: The name "South America" comes from the fact that it is located to the south of North America.