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Continent (other)
A continent is a large landmass. The Continent is used by those on the periphery of Europe to refer the mainland. Continent(s) or the continent may also refer to: Entertainment and media Music * ''Continent'' (The Acacia Strain album), 2008 * ''Continent'' (CFCF album) *''Continents'', 2013 album by The Eclectic Moniker * Continents (band), Welsh metalcore band Publications * ''The Continent'' (digital newspaper), a digital newspaper covering Africa * ''Continent'' (journal), open-access journal founded in 2010 * ''The Continent'' (Presbyterian periodical), an American Presbyterian periodical Film * ''The Continent'' (film), a 2014 Chinese film Science * Continent, in geology a synonym for continental crust Other uses * Continent (airline), Russian airline *Continent (horse), British racehorse See also * Continence (other) * Continents of the world (template) *Continental (other) *The Continental (other) *Continente Continente is a ret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Continent
A continent is any of several large geographical regions. Continents are generally identified by convention (norm), convention rather than any strict criteria. A continent could be a single large landmass, a part of a very large landmass, as in the case of Asia or Europe within Eurasia, or a landmass and nearby islands within its continental shelf. Due to these varying definitions, the number of continents varies; up to seven or as few as four geographical regions are commonly regarded as continents. Most English-speaking world, English-speaking countries recognize seven regions as continents. In order from largest to smallest in area, these seven regions are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia (continent), Australia (sometimes called Oceania or Australasia). Different variations with fewer continents merge some of these regions; examples of this are merging Asia and Europe into Eurasia, "Most people recognize seven continents—Asia, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Continent (film)
''The Continent'' () is a 2014 Chinese road comedy film written and directed by Han Han. It stars Feng Shaofeng and Chen Bolin as inexperienced young men living on an island in the East China Sea as they journey across the Chinese mainland. The film was released in China on July 24, 2014. Synopsis Three young men, Ma Haohan, Jiang He, and Hu Sheng, live on a small island in eastern China. Facing significant life changes and driven by different motivations, they leave the island, embark on a road trip across the mainland, and set off on an unknown journey of self-discovery. The journey is both humorous and melancholic. Along the way, they navigate the challenges of friendship, family, and love, encountering a childhood friend still chasing his dreams, a longtime pen pal whose decade-long romance takes an unexpected turn, and a trusting individual who loses everything. Through these experiences, they undergo profound self-reflection, ultimately altering the course of their lives. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Continental (other)
Continental may refer to: Places * Continental, Arizona, a small community in Pima County, Arizona, US * Continental, Ohio, a small town in Putnam County, US Arts and entertainment * ''Continental'' (album), an album by Saint Etienne * Continental (card game), a rummy-style card game * ''Continental'' (film), a 2013 film * Continental Singers, a Christian music organization Companies * ContiGroup Companies or Continental Grain * Continental AG, a German automotive parts and technologies manufacturer * Continental Airlines, a former American airline * Continental Electronics, an American radio transmitter manufacturer * Continental Films, a German-controlled French film company during the Nazi occupation of France * Continental Illinois, a defunct large bank * Continental Mortgage and Loan Company (later known as Continental, Inc.), the former name of HomeStreet Bank * Continental Motors, Inc., a Chinese manufacturer of aircraft engines * Continental Oil Company, the ori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Continents Of The World
A continent is any of several large geographical regions. Continents are generally identified by convention rather than any strict criteria. A continent could be a single large landmass, a part of a very large landmass, as in the case of Asia or Europe within Eurasia, or a landmass and nearby islands within its continental shelf. Due to these varying definitions, the number of continents varies; up to seven or as few as four geographical regions are commonly regarded as continents. Most English-speaking countries recognize seven regions as continents. In order from largest to smallest in area, these seven regions are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia (sometimes called Oceania or Australasia). Different variations with fewer continents merge some of these regions; examples of this are merging Asia and Europe into Eurasia, "Most people recognize seven continents—Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Aus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
