Continents Flashcards
Learn about the 7 continents, and their countries and dependencies.
How many continents are there?
7
What are the 7 continents?
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Asia
- Africa
- Australasia/Oceania
- Antarctica
How many countries and dependencies are there in North America?
23 countries and 22 dependencies.
How many countries and dependencies are there in South America?
12 countries and 3 dependencies.
How many countries are there in Europe?
51
- Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia andTurkey belong to both Europe and Asia.
- Cyprus is an European country politically, but geographically is in Asia.
- Armenia is argued about where it belongs, politically it has ties with both continents however the majority of the population leans toward applying to join the EU, geographically the country is in Asia.
- Kosovo declared it’s independence from Serbia in 2008 however as of 2019 it is only recognized by; 103/193 UN member states, 23/28 EU member states, 25/29 NATO member states, and 35/57 OIC member states.
How many countries are there in Asia?
50
- Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia andTurkey belong to both Europe and Asia.
- Cyprus is an European country politically, but geographically is in Asia.
- Armenia is argued about where it belongs, politically it has ties with both continents however the majority of the population leans toward applying to join the EU, geographically the country is in Asia.
How many countries are there in Africa?
54
How many countries and dependencies are there in Oceania?
14 countries and 12 dependencies.
How many countries are there in Antarctica?
Antarctica does not have any countries. It is broken up into regions claimed by different countries, though not all claims are recognized.
Which continent has 23 countries?
North America
Which continent has 12 countries?
South America
Which continent has 51 countries?
Europe
Which continent has 48 countries?
Asia
Which continent has 14 countries?
Australasia/Oceania
Which continent has 54 countries?
Africa
