The continents of the Earth are huge areas of land where people live, flora and fauna develop. They have the same structure from a geological point of view, but in everything else they are fundamentally different from each other. It is thanks to these parts of the world that our planet got its name - Earth.
Classification
With full confidence we can say that the continents of the Earth are a haven for all living things (with the exception of fish and marine animals). They are huge tracts of land, which are surrounded on all sides by the waters of the oceans. These can be bays, seas, as well as the oceans themselves. On the territory of the continents there are reservoirs of a different kind, which are filled with fresh water. These are rivers, lakes, swamps, etc. All the continents of the planet Earth have a different climate, natural features, including fauna and flora, as well as a population that makes up the unity and individuality of each part of the world. Among the continents today, six are distinguished: Eurasia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia and Antarctica. Eurasia is divided into Europe and Asia - these are two parts of the world.
Origin andhistory
The very word "continent" comes from the Latin continere, which means "to stick together." Such a strange name for land areas separated from each other by hundreds of miles was chosen for a reason. Geologists have established that in prehistoric periods (which could last for billions of years, replacing each other), all the land of the Earth was one. There were no divisions into continents, water washed one large part of the world. The first continents of the Earth were formed as a result of global catastrophes that mankind did not find in its lifetime. Also in the world of scientists, there are often disputes that the location of the continents in the ancient era, in the Middle Ages, was different from today. This is associated with the maps that were compiled by travelers of that time. However, this fact does not have proper confirmation, since it is believed that people could be mistaken due to the fact that they did not have the opportunity to see the structure of the planet from space.
America and its features
South and North America are distinguished as two different continents. The inhabitants of this region themselves unite them into one whole. Perhaps this is due to the fact that large areas of land, which are located in the Western Hemisphere, were discovered and mastered by Europeans at the same time. Therefore, America is a multicultural, versatile and very interesting continent. In the west of our planet, there is both a very cold climate and an extremely hot one. There are permanent glaciers in the north of Canada, and no one has ever seen snow in the areas of Colombia and Brazil. Almost all of America ishaven for tourists and travelers. There are a lot of interesting places, entertainment and much more.
More details about the west of our planet
North America is represented by two states: Canada and the United States of America. Both are characterized by a continental climate, which only in the south turns into a subtropical one. Most of the continent is covered with greenery: in the north there are coniferous reserves, in the south there are deciduous trees and palm trees. People constantly come to these countries both as tourists and for permanent residence. There are many beautiful cities and natural treasures.
South America is more colorful in terms of its cultural heritage and population. The overwhelming majority of countries are Spanish-speaking, Portuguese, Creole, French are less common. The continent is part of ethnic Latin America, which also includes the states of the central part of the mainland. All America is washed by the Atlantic Ocean from the east, the Pacific Ocean from the west and the Caribbean Sea, located in the equator.
The mystery of our planet - Antarctica
The sixth part of the world was discovered in 1820, after many hypotheses began to repeat about its existence. From that time to the present day, these lands have been uninhabited. There are no cities and countries, not even rivers and plants, since the entire mainland is covered with a thick layer of eternal ice. Thanks to the ice, Antarctica is the highest continent on Earth, the height of which is 2000meters above sea level. However, these measurements were made taking into account glaciers, in fact, the land that lies under them is below sea level. Due to the fact that these places have long been uninhabited, scientists constantly conduct their experiments here. On the territory of the Antarctic, they study the features of the local climate, study the relief, and also build new hypotheses about lands that are at an inaccessible depth.
Australia is small but remote
If you look at the continents of the Earth on the map, you will undoubtedly see Australia, which is located between the Indian and Pacific oceans, among islands and straits. To the north of it is Eurasia, to the south - Antarctica. Australia itself, as well as the islands that are in its environment, are united in the Commonwe alth of Australia and are very developed and progressive states. Now these territories are inhabited by both the descendants of local aborigines and immigrants from Northern Europe. In Australia, everyone speaks English, here culture and customs are familiar to European people. The local nature and relief are sometimes breathtaking. Due to the fact that volcanoes erupted here for a long time, there are many desert fields, canyons and mountains.
Europe and Asia are the center of the world
Eurasia is the largest piece of land in the world. Most of this vast continent is occupied by Russia, to the south, west and east of it are other states. Part of the world is located between four oceans: Pacific, Atlantic,Indian and Arctic. Many different races live here: Caucasoid, Mongoloid, Semitic and others. The climate and natural features are also varied. In Eurasia, there are many resorts, museum cities, recreation and entertainment areas for every taste. Each country deserves special attention and is characterized by its history, traditions and characteristics.
