The World map displays all the continents, countries’ names of the world as well as all the oceans. The map also has a compass that shows the direction and the position of the North Pole. Latitudes and Longitudes are marked across to accurately find the position of any place on the map. This physical world map is a useful resource for school children who wish to learn about the various aspects of world geography. Moreover, this world map is a useful aid for teachers and parents as well.
As per estimation, only one-eighth of Earth’s surface is appropriate for the habitation of human beings. According to the World Map, oceans cover three-quarters of the earth’s surface, and the remaining one-quarter of the land is either desert (14%), high mountains (27%), or other unsuitable terrains. Alert, on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Canada is the northernmost permanent settlement at lat (82° 28’N), whereas Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, in Antarctica, is the southernmost point suitable for living, at lat (90°S).
Physical Map of the World
The total landmass on earth is formed of seven continents of various sizes. Some are connected to each other while others are not. All of them have a different number of countries forming them.
| Continent | Area (km²) | Area (sq mi) | Percentage of Land Area | Population (2023 Estimate) | Population Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 31,033,131 | 11,982,355 | 29.1% | 4,753,079,726 | 153 |
| Africa | 29,648,481 | 11,447,298 | 20.2% | 1,460,481,772 | 49 |
| North America | 21,330,000 | 8,235,550 | 16.3% | 604,182,517 | 28 |
| South America | 17,461,112 | 6,741,743 | 12.8% | 439,719,009 | 25 |
| Antarctica | 13,720,000 | 5,300,800 | 9.9% | 0 | 0 |
| Europe | 10,014,000 | 3,866,600 | 7.3% | 740,433,713 | 33 |
| Australia/Oceania | 8,486,460 | 3,276,650 | 6.1% | 46,004,866 | 5 |
Major Landforms, and Physical Features of the World
Rivers:
Nile, Niger, Congo, Zambezi, Amazon, Mississippi, Paraná, Mackenzie, Yukon, Ob, Mekong, Lena, Yangtze, Amur, Ganges, Yellow River, Yenisei, Indus, Amu Darya, Irrawaddy, Syr Darya, Volga
Mountains, Regions:
Appalachian Mountains, Atlas, Taurus, Ural, Central Siberian Plateau, Himalayas, Plateau of Tibet, Iranian Plateau, Brazilian Highlands, Tian Shan, Altai
Regions, Plains, Other Landforms:
Congo Basin, West Siberian Plain, Sahara, Amazon basin, Arabian Peninsula, Maghreb, Middle East, Sibérie
Islands:
Greenland, Iceland, Madagascar, New Guinea, Japan Islands
✅What is a Physical Map of the World?
The physical map of the world displays all the continents and various geographical features around the globe. Water bodies such as oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and river basins, and landscape features such as plateaus, mountains, and deserts, are all displayed.
✅Which Country Has the Best Map in the World?
Top Countries with the Most Beautiful Shapes: