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The question is "What does a continent have?" in the sense of "What are the characteristics that cause us to call something a continent"? If so, a continent is simply a large enough land mass to miss being called an island. Australia is right on the edge of the decision (it's a continent) and so would Antarctica be if all the snow melted.
If the determination was strictly geological, Europe and Asia would be one continent together, probably called "Eurasia." However, the people who made these determinations were Europeans, and they were impressed by the differences in culture between the two places, so they seperated them, linguistically if not physically.
By an interesting circumstance, long after the division by culture had occurred, scientists discovered that Europe and Asia actually are, or were, separate continents that smashed into each other long, long ago, raising the Ural Mountains, which, sure enough, are considered the border between the two. We actually got it right.
A continent typically comprises a large landmass that is separated geographically from other landmasses by natural boundaries such as oceans. Continents are usually characterized by their own unique ecosystems, geographical features, and cultural diversity. They can consist of several countries and are often referred to as distinct regions on Earth.
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What is arcti a continent or not?
No, Arcti is not a continent. It is not a recognized landmass or geographical region.
What continent is the pyramids in?
The pyramids are located on the continent of Africa, specifically in Egypt.
What is a continent that extends underwater called?
A continent that extends underwater is called a submerged continent. An example of a submerged continent is Zealandia in the South Pacific Ocean.
What is the fifth largest continent on Earth?
The fifth largest continent on Earth is Antarctica. It is the southernmost continent and is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
What is the smallest continent on the earth?
Australia is the smallest continent on Earth. It is often referred to as both a continent and an island due to its size and geography.
Which continent is on the continent of Europe?
There is no continent on the continent of Europe. Europe is a continent.
What is Europe and Japan are they countries?
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Is antarctica a country or a continent?
it is now considered a continent
What is the third largest continent on the African continent?
Africa IS a continent. you can't have a continent inside a Another continent.
How many continents are there in Ireland?
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Why is the US both a democracy and a Republicans?
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Is alstralia a continent or an island?
Australia is both a continent and an island. As a continent, it is the smallest continent and is also considered an island continent because it is surrounded by water.
Is Australia a continent or is it an island?
continent not an island
What continent is in north America?
North America is a continent. It cannot contain a continent.
What continent has both a North and South continent?
Both a north continent and a south continent is in america
What continent is Greece on and which continent is it near?
Greece is a country on the European Continent, and the continent closest to it is Asia
What continent is the African Peninsula on?
Africa is not on a continent, it is a continent.
