Continents & Oceans

What are the seven continents?

Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia (Oceania), Europe, North America, South America

What is the largest continent by area?

Asia — approximately 44.58 million km² (17.21 million mi²)

What is the smallest continent by area?

Australia — approximately 8.53 million km² (3.29 million mi²)

What is the most populated continent?

Asia — home to over 4.7 billion people

What is the least populated continent?

Antarctica — no permanent population, only research station personnel

What are the five oceans?

Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern (Antarctic), and Arctic

What is the largest ocean?

The Pacific Ocean — approximately 165.25 million km², covering more area than all land combined

What is the smallest ocean?

The Arctic Ocean — approximately 14.06 million km²

What is the deepest point in the ocean?

The Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, Pacific Ocean — approximately 10,935 meters (35,876 feet) deep

Which ocean is the warmest?

The Indian Ocean, with surface temperatures regularly exceeding 28°C (82°F)