The seven continents and five oceans are the framework the rest of geography hangs on. This interactive quiz names a continent or ocean and asks you to click it on the map — the fastest way to lock in the big picture of the globe.
The 7 Continents
From largest to smallest by area, the seven continents are:
Asia — the largest, home to more than half the world's people.
Africa — the second-largest, with the most countries (54).
North America and South America — the Western Hemisphere, joined at the Isthmus of Panama.
Antarctica — the frozen, near-uninhabited south.
Europe — small but densely packed with countries.
Oceania — Australia plus the Pacific island nations, the smallest by land area.
The 5 Oceans
One connected body of salt water is divided into five named oceans:
Pacific — the largest and deepest, ringed by the volcanic "Ring of Fire".
Atlantic — the second-largest, separating the Americas from Europe and Africa.
Indian — the warmest, bordered by Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Southern — the ring of water around Antarctica, recognised as distinct since 2000.
Arctic — the smallest and shallowest, mostly covered by sea ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many continents and oceans are there?
There are 7 continents (Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Oceania) and 5 oceans (Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic).
What is the largest continent?
Asia is the largest continent by both area and population, covering about 30% of Earth's land and holding more than half its people.
What is the largest ocean?
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean — larger, on its own, than all the land on Earth combined.
Why are there five oceans now instead of four?
The Southern Ocean around Antarctica was formally recognised as the fifth ocean in 2000, separating it from the southern reaches of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
Is the continents and oceans quiz free?
Yes — it runs free in your browser with no download or signup. Sign in with Google to save your score.