Why Greenland is an island while Australia is a continent

Ideas & Philosophy · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: The way we divide our world is not set in stone. This video explores the varying models of continental division and the standard 7-continent model used globally.

While different models exist that range from 4 to 7 continents, most English-speaking nations teach the 7-continent model. This particular system orders the landmasses by area, starting with Asia and followed by Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and finally Australia.

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