The continents are the great land masses of the earth. There are seven continents on Earth: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
| Continent | Area in Square Miles (Square Km) | Percent of Total Land Area on Earth |
|---|---|---|
| The World | 57,308,738 Sq. Miles (148,429,000 Sq. Km) | 100% |
| Asia (including the Middle East) | 17,212,000 Sq. Miles (44,579,000 Sq. Km) | 30.0% |
| Africa | 11,608,000 Sq. Miles (30,065,000 Sq. Km) | 20.3% |
| North America | 9,365,000 Sq. Miles (24,256,000 Sq. Km) | 16.3% |
| South America | 6,880,000 Sq. Miles (17,819,000 Sq. Km) | 12.0% |
| Antarctica | 5,100,000 Sq. Miles (13,209,000 Sq. Km) | 8.9% |
| Europe | 3,837,000 Sq. Miles (9,938,000 Sq. Km) | 6.7% |
| Australia (including Oceania) | 2,968,000 Sq. Miles (7,687,000 Sq. Km) | 5.2% |