World Geography

Explore continents, oceans, and countries of our amazing planet

Earth at a Glance

7 Continents

Large land masses that make up Earth's surface

5 Oceans

Vast bodies of saltwater covering 71% of Earth

195 Countries

Sovereign states recognized by the United Nations

Continents of the World

Asia

Largest continent by area and population

Area: 44.58 million km²

Population: ~4.6 billion

Countries: 48

Highest Point: Mount Everest (8,848 m)

Africa

Second largest continent

Area: 30.37 million km²

Population: ~1.3 billion

Countries: 54

Largest Desert: Sahara Desert

North America

Third largest continent

Area: 24.71 million km²

Population: ~579 million

Countries: 23

Largest Country: Canada

South America

Fourth largest continent

Area: 17.84 million km²

Population: ~423 million

Countries: 12

Largest River: Amazon River

Europe

Second smallest continent

Area: 10.18 million km²

Population: ~746 million

Countries: 44

Smallest Country: Vatican City

Australia/Oceania

Smallest continent

Area: 8.56 million km²

Population: ~42 million

Countries: 14

Largest Island: Australia

Oceans of the World

Pacific Ocean

Area: 165.25 million km²

Deepest Point: Mariana Trench (10,984 m)

The largest and deepest ocean, covering about 46% of Earth's water surface.

Atlantic Ocean

Area: 106.46 million km²

Deepest Point: Puerto Rico Trench (8,376 m)

Second largest ocean, separating the Americas from Europe and Africa.

Indian Ocean

Area: 70.56 million km²

Deepest Point: Java Trench (7,258 m)

Third largest ocean, bounded by Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Southern Ocean

Area: 20.33 million km²

Deepest Point: South Sandwich Trench (7,235 m)

Encircles Antarctica and is the fourth largest ocean.

Arctic Ocean

Area: 14.06 million km²

Deepest Point: Molloy Deep (5,550 m)

Smallest and shallowest ocean, located around the North Pole.

Geography Quiz

Test your knowledge with these quick geography questions!

Which continent has the most countries?
What is the world's largest ocean?
Which country has the longest coastline?
What is the smallest country in the world?

Countries by Continent

Asia - Selected Countries

China

Capital: Beijing | Population: ~1.4 billion

India

Capital: New Delhi | Population: ~1.3 billion

Japan

Capital: Tokyo | Population: ~126 million

Europe - Selected Countries

Germany

Capital: Berlin | Population: ~83 million

France

Capital: Paris | Population: ~67 million

United Kingdom

Capital: London | Population: ~67 million

Africa - Selected Countries

Nigeria

Capital: Abuja | Population: ~206 million

Egypt

Capital: Cairo | Population: ~102 million

South Africa

Capitals: Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein | Population: ~59 million

Americas - Selected Countries

United States

Capital: Washington D.C. | Population: ~331 million

Brazil

Capital: Brasília | Population: ~213 million

Canada

Capital: Ottawa | Population: ~38 million

Interesting Geography Facts

Highest Point on Earth

Mount Everest in the Himalayas - 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level

Lowest Point on Land

Dead Sea shore - 430 meters (1,411 feet) below sea level

Largest Country by Area

Russia - 17.1 million km² (6.6 million square miles)

Most Populous Country

China - over 1.4 billion people

Longest River

Nile River (Africa) - 6,650 km (4,130 miles)

Largest Desert

Antarctic Desert - 14 million km² (5.4 million square miles)