Seven Continents
In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Here’s a comparative fact sheet about each of the seven continents based on various aspects such as size, population, highest point, and notable features: 1. Africa Aspect Fact Size Second largest continent, about 30.37 million sq km (11.7 million sq mi) Population Approximately 1.3 billion people Highest Point Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) Notable Features Sahara Desert (largest hot desert), Nile River (longest river), diverse wildlife including the Big Five 2. Antarctica Aspect Fact Size Fifth largest continent, about 14 million sq km (5.4 million sq mi) Population No permanent population, only researchers Highest Point Mount Vinson , 4,892 meters (16,050 feet) Notable Features Polar ice cap (largest on Earth), penguins, scientific research stations 3. Asia Aspect Fact Size Largest continent, about 44.58 million sq km (17.2 million sq mi) Population Approximately 4.6 bil...