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How Naming the Continents Works
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The names of the continents are well known but their origins are rather hazy. Learn about the names of the continents and where they come from.
The Largest Continent Is Also the Most Populated
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If you are looking at a traditional world map, you won't get an accurate idea of the size of the seven continents; depicting a sphere onto a flat surface means that something will end up distorted. For that reason, you may not truly understand something like the size of the largest continent.
Can You Match the Country to the Continent?
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There are nearly 200 countries on Earth, all of them diverse and complex. Do you know where they are? Test your geography knowledge with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Can You Match the Country Flag to the Correct Continent?
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Recognize these country flags? Now let's see if you can match them to the correct continent. We're taking you across the globe with this ultimate geo-cultural quiz!
Do You Know What Continents These Landforms Are From?
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Landforms are some of the most marvelous wonders the earth has ever produced, but these inspiring wonders differ depending on the environment in which they're found. Take this quiz and see if you can match the landform to the continent where they can be seen!
Can You Tell What International Border This Is From a Map Image?
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Borders are not often thought about unless you're traveling, but they do exist. History and mapmakers have a say on how the lines are drawn. Take a look at the pics we've gathered, and see how border savvy you are!
How Well Do You Know South American Geography?
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Let's take a trip to South America! From trekking through the Amazon to watching the beautiful Angel Falls, how well do you know South American geography? Enough to make it out of the rainforest? Let's find out!
How did the supercontinent Pangaea become seven separate continents?
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The idea of Pangaea comes from Alfred Wegener's hypothesis that the seven continents were once joined as a supercontinent. Learn more about Pangaea.
The Asian Geography Quiz
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Asia has an extremely varied geography, from mountains to plains to plateaus. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the world's most populous continent.
What Are the 7 Largest Countries in the World by Area?
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The seven largest countries in the world account for nearly half of the world's land area, but one is far larger than the rest. Do you know what the largest country is?