Continent

Large body of land, distinguished from an island only by its size. Four continents are commonly recognized: the western, comprising North and South America; the eastern, comprising Europe, Asia and Africa; Australia; and the Antarctic continent. Their areas and mean heights, excepting the last, are thus given: IMG:content-0964.png:[ocr errors][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][ocr errors][merged small][merged small]