Continent

Continent

A continent is one of several very large landmasses on Earth. They are generally identified by convention rather than any strict criteria, with seven regions commonly regarded as continents—they are (from largest in size to smallest): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.

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Famous quotes containing the word continent:

    “On the Continent people have good food; in England people have good table manners.”
    —George Mikes (1912–1987)

    “Purity of race does not exist. Europe is a continent of energetic mongrels.”
    —H.A.L. (Herbert Albert Laurens)

    “Our moat around us is no more a moat,
    Our continent no more a moated castle.”
    —Robert Frost (1874–1963)