A continent is a large, continuous landmass on Earth. There are seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia (sometimes considered both a continent and a country), and South America.
Related terms
Country: A country is a distinct political entity within a continent that has its own government and borders.
Landmass: A landmass refers to a large area or portion of land that is connected or almost surrounded by water.
Geography: Geography is the study of the Earth's physical features, climate patterns, human activity, and how they all interact with each other.