Here’s a comparative fact sheet about each of the seven continents based on various aspects such as size, population, highest point, and notable features:
1. Africa
Aspect
Fact
Size
Second largest continent, about 30.37 million sq km (11.7 million sq mi)
Population
Approximately 1.3 billion people
Highest Point
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, 5,895 meters (19,341 feet)
Notable Features
Sahara Desert (largest hot desert), Nile River (longest river), diverse wildlife including the Big Five
2. Antarctica
Aspect
Fact
Size
Fifth largest continent, about 14 million sq km (5.4 million sq mi)
Population
No permanent population, only researchers
Highest Point
Mount Vinson, 4,892 meters (16,050 feet)
Notable Features
Polar ice cap (largest on Earth), penguins, scientific research stations
3. Asia
Aspect
Fact
Size
Largest continent, about 44.58 million sq km (17.2 million sq mi)
Population
Approximately 4.6 billion people
Highest Point
Mount Everest on the Nepal-China border, 8,848 meters (29,029 feet)
Notable Features
Himalayas (highest mountain range), Gobi Desert, Great Wall of China
4. Europe
Aspect
Fact
Size
Sixth smallest continent, about 10.18 million sq km (3.93 million sq mi)
Population
Approximately 747 million people
Highest Point
Mount Elbrus in Russia, 5,642 meters (18,510 feet)
