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For a detailed discussion of how the world is divided into continents, see the article '' Continent ''.


AFRICA



EURASIA


Asia



Europe



AMERICA


North America



South America



OCEANIA

Oceania is a geopolitical region, rather than a geographical continent, consisting of many countries in the Pacific Ocean , including the continent of Australia and the Pacific Islands . Note that some islands located within the boundaries of the Pacific Ocean are not considered parts of Oceania (e.g., Japan).



ANTARCTICA

Territorial claims of sovereign states to Antarctica and its outlying islands south of 60°S are held in abeyance under the terms of the Antarctic Treaty System . Antarctic islands north of 60°S include:



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  • http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html

  • http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/

  • http://www.world-gazetteer.com/

  • http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/



Geographical regions