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Africa

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Africa is the world’s second-largest continent, with a total area of 11,712,434 sq miles (30,335,000 sq km). It has 54 separate countries, including Madagascar, in the Indian Ocean. It straddles the equator and is the only continent to stretch from the northern to southern temperate zones.

Area: 11,633,846 sq miles (30,131,536 sq km).
The highest point is Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, which is 19,341 ft (5,895 m).
The lowest Point is Lac ‘Assal, Djibouti, -512 ft (-156 m) below sea level.
The longest river is the Nile, Egypt/Sudan/Uganda, which is 4,187 miles (6,738 km).
The largest lake is L. Victoria, Tanzania/Uganda/Kenya, which is 26,828 sq miles (69,484 sq km).
The largest island is Madagascar, which is 226,660 sq miles (587,040 sq km).
The highest recorded temperature in Al’Aziziyah, Libya, is 136°F (58 °C).
The lowest recorded temperature is in Ifrane, Morocco, at 11°F (-24 °C).
The wettest place is Cape Debundsha, Cameroon, at 405 in (10,290 mm).
The driest Place is Wadi Halfa, Sudan <0.1 in (<2.5 mm).
Population: approximately 849,000,000 people.
The number of countries: 53.

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Animated map shows the most dangerous countries in the world for tourists

Last modified by Driving Directions on 01/28/2019

If you are thinking of traveling to another country, then you should definitely consult the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to gauge whether or not a country is a potential target for terrorism. This animated map breaks down the threat level found in each country. Source: Business Insider.

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Asia

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Asia is the world’s largest continent, with a total area of 16,838,365 sq miles (43,608,000 sq km). It comprises 49 separate countries, including 97% of Turkey and 72% of the Russian Federation. Almost 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia.

Area: 16,838,365 sq miles (43,608,000 sq km).
The highest point is Mount Everest, China/Nepal, which is 29,029 ft (8848 m).
The lowest point is the Dead Sea, Israel/Jordan -1388 ft (-423 m) below sea level.
The longest river is the Yangtze, China, which is 3915 miles (6299 km).
The largest lake is the Caspian Sea, Asia/Europe, which is 143,243 sq miles (371,000 sq km).
The largest island is Borneo, Brunie/Indonesia/Malaysia, which is 292,222 sq miles (757,050 sq km).
The highest recorded temperature was Tirat Zevi, Israel, 129°F (54°C).
The lowest recorded temperature was Verkhoyansk, Russian Federation, at 90°F (-68 °C).
The wettest place is Cherrapunji, India, at 450 in (11,430 mm).
The driest place is in Aden, Yemen, at 1.8 in (46 mm).
Population: Approximately 3,823,390,000 people.
The number of countries: 49.

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North America

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North America is the world’s third-largest continent, with a total area of 9,358,340 sq miles (24,238,000 sq km), including Greenland and the Caribbean islands. North America lies entirely within the Northern Hemisphere.

Area: 9,358,340 sq miles (24,238,000 sq km).
The highest point is Mount McKinley (Denali), USA, which is 20,332 ft (6194 m).
The lowest point is Death Valley, USA, which is -282 ft (-86 m) below sea level.
The longest river is Mississippi-Missouri, USA, 3710 miles (5969 km).
The largest lake is Lake Superior, Canada/USA, which is 31,151 sq miles (83,270 sq km).
The largest island is Greenland, which is 849,400 sq miles (2,200,000 sq km).
The highest recorded temperature is Death Valley, USA, at 135°F (57 °C).
The lowest recorded temperature was Northice, Greenland -87°F (-66°C).
The wettest place is Vancouver, Canada, at 183 in (4645 mm).
The driest place is Death Valley, USA, at 2 in (50 mm).
Population: approximately 579,490,000 people.
The number of countries: 23.

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South America

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Welcome to South America’s vibrant and captivating continent, where swirling rhythms, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural diversity await your exploration. From the snow-capped peaks of the Andes to the lush Amazon rainforest, this blog post will take you on a thrilling journey through this enchanting part of our world. So buckle up and prepare for an adventure as we delve into the astonishing wonders that make South America unforgettable.