Question

Which one of the following is the smallest continent?

• A. Antarctica
• B. Australia
• C. Europe
• D. South America

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

• Australia is the smallest continent. The total land mass contribution of Australia to the world is 5.9%.
  
• It is the oldest continent. Human inhabitation begun between 42,000 and 48,000 years ago.
  
• It is a country as well as a continent. The capital city of Australia is Canberra. It has six states.
  
• It is an island surrounded by Indian and Pacific oceans.