Continents of the Earth are huge tracts of land on which people live, flora and fauna are developing. They have the same structure from a geological point of view, but in everything else they fundamentally differ from each other. Thanks to these parts of the world, 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 sea animals). They represent the largest land areas, which are surrounded on all sides by the waters of the oceans. It 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 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 and history
The word "continent" itself comes from the Latin continere, which in translation means "stick together." Such a strange name for land areas separated by hundreds of miles was chosen for a reason. Geologists have established that in prehistoric periods (which could last billions of years, replacing each other) all the land of the Earth was unified. There were no divisions on the continents; water washed one large part of the world. The first continents of the Earth were formed as a result of global disasters that mankind did not find in its lifetime. Also, in the world of scientists, there are frequent disputes that the location of the continents in the ancient era in the Middle Ages was different from today. This is associated with maps that were compiled by travelers of the time. However, this fact does not have proper confirmation, since it is believed that people could be mistaken because 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 combine them into one whole. Perhaps this is due to the fact that large tracts of land, which are located in the Western Hemisphere, were discovered and developed by Europeans at the same time. Therefore, America is a multicultural, versatile and very interesting continent. In the west of our planet, there is a very cold climate, and extremely hot. There are eternal glaciers in northern Canada, and no one has ever seen snow in the Columbian and Brazilian regions. Almost all of America is a haven for tourists and travel enthusiasts. There are many 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 subtropical. Most of the continent is covered with greenery: in the north these 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 heritage.
South America is more colorful in its cultural heritage and population. The vast majority of countries are Hispanic; Portuguese, Creole, and French are less common. The continent is part of ethnic Latin America, which also includes the states of the central part of the continent. 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 confirm its existence. From then until now, these lands are 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 of the Earth, whose height is 2000 meters above sea level. However, these measurements were made taking into account glaciers, in fact, the land that lies beneath them is below sea level. Due to the fact that these places have long been uninhabited, scientists are constantly conducting their experiments here. On the territory of Antarctica, they study the features of the local climate, study the terrain, and also build new hypotheses about lands that are at inaccessible depths.
Australia - small, but distant
If you look at the continents of the Earth on a map, you will undoubtedly see Australia, which is located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, among the islands and straits. To the north of it is Eurasia, to the south is Antarctica. Australia itself, as well as the islands that are surrounded by it, are united in the Australian Union and are very developed and progressive states. Nowadays, both descendants of local Aboriginal people and immigrants from Northern Europe live in these territories. In Australia everyone speaks English, the culture and customs customary for European people here. 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 - the center of the world
The largest land area in the world is Eurasia. 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 the four oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian and Arctic. Many different races live here : Caucasoid, Mongoloid, Semitic and others. The climate and natural features are also diverse. 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.