Physical Geography
A continent is a large, continuous area of land on Earth. The standard 7-continent model includes Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Australia (Oceania), and Antarctica.
The definition varies by culture. Some models treat Europe and Asia as one continent (Eurasia), while others combine North and South America. The Olympic rings represent 5 continents, excluding Antarctica.
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