Oceania differs from the other five inhabited continents because it is made up of several islands. The other inhabited continents are one contiguous continent.
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Oceania is unique because it is the smallest continent in terms of land area and population. It is also the only continent that is entirely composed of islands and is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Additionally, Oceania has a distinct cultural heritage with a diverse mix of indigenous peoples.
Neither Australia nor Antarctica have land borders with other continents, and whether Antarctica is inhabited or not (only a few hundred to a few thousand scientists) is a matter of semantics.
Yes, Africa is the least crowded of the inhabited continents in terms of population density. Despite being the second largest continent by land area, Africa has a lower population density compared to other continents like Asia and Europe.
Antarctica has the fewest inhabitants, with no permanent residents. Oceania, which includes small and sparsely populated islands, also has a lower population compared to other continents.
Africa Antarctica Asia Europe North America Australia (Oceania) South America
Currently, there are 7 recognized continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia (Oceania), and South America. Some sources may mention other classifications like combining Europe and Asia into Eurasia or considering the Americas as one continent.