Continents and Oceans

Our planet Earth has 7 continents and 5 oceans.

The Seven Continents

1. Asia — the largest continent
2. Africa — home to deserts and savannas
3. North America — includes the USA, Canada, and Mexico
4. South America — home to the Amazon rainforest
5. Antarctica — the coldest continent, covered in ice
6. Europe — where we live! Includes the UK
7. Australia — the smallest continent, also a country

The Five Oceans

1. Pacific Ocean — the largest and deepest
2. Atlantic Ocean — between Europe/Africa and the Americas
3. Indian Ocean — between Africa, Asia, and Australia
4. Southern Ocean — around Antarctica
5. Arctic Ocean — around the North Pole

Activity: Map Colouring

Find a world map and colour each continent a different colour. Label the oceans.

Key Facts

• The UK is in Europe
• The Pacific Ocean is bigger than all the land on Earth!
• Antarctica has no permanent residents