The document summarizes the seven continents: North America is the third largest continent with diverse climates and a triangular shape. South America is the largest forested continent connected to North America. Europe is the second smallest continent with more people than any other except Asia. Asia covers more land than North America, Europe, and Australia combined and is the most populated. Australia is the smallest, flattest continent located in the Southern Hemisphere. Antarctica is very icy and home to many types of penguins. Africa is mostly desert land, is the second largest continent, and is known for its wild animals.