Continents and Their Countries

Did you know how many countries each continent really has? Africa tops the

list with a massive 54 countries, making it the most diverse continent in the world.

Asia follows closely with 51 countries, including Palestine and Taiwan, stretching across

vast cultures and regions. Europe may look small on the map, but it’s packed

tightly with 44 different countries. South America is much simpler, with just 12 countries

spread across one long landmass. North America sits at 23 countries, from the Arctic

down to the Caribbean. Far out in the Pacific, Oceania is home to 14 countries scattered across

thousands of islands. And then there’s Antarctica—zero countries, zero citizens,