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| North America is the planet's 3rd largest continent and
includes twenty three countries and dozens of very small
island ownerships and territories that are mostly in the
Caribbean. |
The Middle East, also known as West Asia lies where Africa,
Asia and Europe meet. The countries of the Middle East are
all part of Asia, but for clarity purposed we show them
here as a separate land masses. |
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Europe is the planet's 6th largest continent includes
forty seven countries and a variety of dependencies and
territories.
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Eastern Europe is part of Europe which is the 6th largest
continent and includes small parts of Turkey and Russia
which are considered to be a part of both Asia and Europe
respectively. |
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Everyone loves to vacation in the Caribbean. Actually,
the Indians were the first inhabitants there and then in
1492, Christopher Columbus began his explore these islands,
becoming the first European to venture into the majestic
area.
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The African continent is more than three times the size
of United StatesAs of 2003, there are fifty four African
countries that are members either of the United Nations
or the African Union, formerly the Organization of African
Unity. |
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The largest continent on the planet, Asia covers about
30% of the world's land mass and includes forty four countries
and assorted islands.
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South America is the 4th largest continent in the world
and includes over twelve countries and three major territories.
It contains the massive Amazon River and surrounding basin
which is the largest tropical rain forest on the planet. |
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