Geographical Facts Continent Wise

Here are some geographical facts continent wise:

Africa:

• Africa is the second largest continent in the world, after Asia.
• The Nile River, which flows through Egypt, is the longest river in the world.
• The Sahara Desert, which covers much of North Africa, is the largest hot desert in the world.
• The highest mountain in Africa is Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania.

Asia:

• Asia is the largest continent in the world, covering about one-third of the earth’s land surface.
• The Himalayan Mountain Range, which runs through several countries including India, Nepal, and China, is home to the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest.
• The Dead Sea, located between Israel and Jordan, is the lowest point on earth.
• The Great Wall of China, which stretches over 13,000 miles, is the longest wall in the world.

Europe:

• Europe is the second smallest continent in the world, after Australia.
• The Ural Mountains, which run through Russia and Kazakhstan, form the border between Europe and Asia.
• The Danube River, which flows through ten countries, is the second longest river in Europe.
• The highest mountain in Europe is Mount Elbrus, located in Russia.

North America:

• North America is the third largest continent in the world, after Asia and Africa.
• The Great Lakes, located in the United States and Canada, are the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world.
• The Rocky Mountains, which run through several countries including the United States and Canada, are the longest mountain range in North America.
• The Grand Canyon, located in Arizona in the United States, is one of the most famous natural wonders in the world.

South America:

• South America is the fourth largest continent in the world.
• The Amazon River, which flows through several countries including Brazil and Peru, is the largest river in the world by volume.
• The Andes Mountains, which run through several countries including Chile and Argentina, are the longest mountain range in the world.
• The highest peak in South America is Aconcagua, located in Argentina.

Australia:

• Australia is the smallest continent in the world, and the only continent that is also a country.
• The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Australia, is the largest coral reef system in the world.
• The Australian Outback, which covers much of the interior of the country, is one of the most arid regions in the world.
• The highest peak in Australia is Mount Kosciuszko, located in the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales.