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The seven-continent model is a geographical classification that divides Earth's landmass into seven continents. In order of area: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Oceania (Australia). Asia is the largest continent, home to approximately 60% of the world's population. Each continent has unique geographical, cultural, and historical characteristics that shape global diversity. Antarctica is the only continent without a permanent human population.

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  {
    "code": "AS",
    "slug": "asia",
    "name": "Asia",
    "description": "The largest continent in the world with the highest population.",
    "area": {
      "value": 44579000,
      "unit": "km2"
    },
    "population": {
      "value": 4835320061,
      "year": 2025
    },
    "populationShare": 58.7,
    "density": 156,
    "countries": 49,
    "hemisphere": "Northern and Eastern Hemispheres",
    "largestCountry": {
      "byArea": "Russia (Asian part) / China",
      "byPopulation": "China"
    }
  },
  {
    "code": "AF",
    "slug": "africa",
    "name": "Africa",
    "description": "The second largest and second most populous continent in the world.",
    "area": {
      "value": 30065000,
      "unit": "km2"
    },
    "population": {
      "value": 1549867585,
      "year": 2025
    },
    "populationShare": 18.8,
    "density": 52,
    "countries": 54,
    "hemisphere": "Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Hemispheres",
    "largestCountry": {
      "byArea": "Algeria",
      "byPopulation": "Nigeria"
    }
  },
  {
    "code": "NA",
    "slug": "north-america",
    "name": "North America",
    "description": "A continent located in the Northern and Western Hemispheres, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico.",
    "area": {
      "value": 24709000,
      "unit": "km2"
    },
    "population": {
      "value": 617286638,
      "year": 2025
    },
    "populationShare": 7.5,
    "density": 29,
    "countries": 23,
    "hemisphere": "Northern and Western Hemispheres",
    "largestCountry": {
      "byArea": "Canada",
      "byPopulation": "United States"
    }
  },
  {
    "code": "SA",
    "slug": "south-america",
    "name": "South America",
    "description": "A continent in the Southern and Western Hemispheres, comprising 12 countries centered around Brazil.",
    "area": {
      "value": 17461112,
      "unit": "km2"
    },
    "population": {
      "value": 438105376,
      "year": 2025
    },
    "populationShare": 5.3,
    "density": 25,
    "countries": 12,
    "hemisphere": "Southern and Western Hemispheres",
    "largestCountry": {
      "byArea": "Brazil",
      "byPopulation": "Brazil"
    }
  },
  {
    "code": "AN",
    "slug": "antarctica",
    "name": "Antarctica",
    "description": "An uninhabited, ice-covered continent located at the southernmost point of Earth.",
    "area": {
      "value": 14000000,
      "unit": "km2"
    },
    "population": {
      "value": 0,
      "year": 2025
    },
    "populationShare": 0,
    "density": 0,
    "countries": 0,
    "hemisphere": "Southern Hemisphere",
    "largestCountry": {
      "byArea": "Not applicable (territorial claims frozen)",
      "byPopulation": "Not applicable"
    },
    "notes": "Seven countries (Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom) have made territorial claims, but these are frozen under the Antarctic Treaty."
  },
  {
    "code": "EU",
    "slug": "europe",
    "name": "Europe",
    "description": "A continent at the western end of Eurasia with many densely packed nations.",
    "area": {
      "value": 10180000,
      "unit": "km2"
    },
    "population": {
      "value": 742556239,
      "year": 2025
    },
    "populationShare": 9,
    "density": 34,
    "countries": 51,
    "hemisphere": "Northern and Eastern Hemispheres",
    "largestCountry": {
      "byArea": "Russia (European part) / Ukraine",
      "byPopulation": "Russia (European part) / Germany"
    }
  },
  {
    "code": "OC",
    "slug": "oceania",
    "name": "Oceania",
    "alternativeNames": [
      "Australia",
      "Australasia"
    ],
    "description": "A continental region comprising the Australian continent and Pacific islands, with the smallest population.",
    "area": {
      "value": 8525989,
      "unit": "km2"
    },
    "population": {
      "value": 46609644,
      "year": 2025
    },
    "populationShare": 0.6,
    "density": 5,
    "countries": 14,
    "hemisphere": "Southern and Eastern Hemispheres",
    "largestCountry": {
      "byArea": "Australia",
      "byPopulation": "Australia"
    }
  }
]