continents

Continents are large landmasses on Earth's surface, generally separated by oceans or significant geographic features. They are the major regions where human populations, ecosystems, and diverse cultures develop. Earth has seven continents: Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. These landmasses vary greatly in size, climate, and terrain. Continents are important for understanding global geography, climate patterns, and cultural differences. While the boundaries between them are often defined by natural features or political borders, they remain a basic way to organize and study the world's geography.