Continents of Pardes

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Map of Pardes.

A continent is one of several very large landmasses on Pardes. They are generally identified by convention rather than any strict criteria, with the most commonly accepted view of ten regions commonly regarded as continents. These are (from largest in size to smallest): Lusankya, Akkadiya, Kasaishima, Ashizwe, Taveria, Arctica, Skandera, Antarctica, Australis, Borea and Angulasia. However, there are numerous ways of distinguishing the since the definition of a continent is often arbitrary separations between areas. This has led to the existence of several models of continents, ranging from seven to fourteen continents. But this has not always been the case, and these models have varied at the discretion of the history and discovery of new territories. In its common meaning, the "continental" also includes small islands with very low distance from the coast, but not those separated by significant sea arm. From a scientific perspective, the continents also include the islands attached to continental plates, like the island nation of Havenwalde near Taveria, as well as socioculturally-derived suggested "continents" such as Therasia.

Definitions and application

Number of continents

There are numerous ways of distinguishing the continents:

Models
File:Continents Pardes colours.png Color-coded map showing the various continents. Similar shades exhibit areas that may be consolidated or subdivided.
4 continents	Lusankadiya					Skando-Kasishima				Taveria		Borea
7 continents	Ashizwe		Lusankya		Akkadiya	Skandera		Kasaishima		Taveria		Borea
10 continents	Ashizwe		Lusankya	Angulasia	Akkadiya	Skandera	Antarctica	Kasaishima		Taveria	Australis	Borea	Arctica
12 continents (Western)	Ashizwe	Therasia	Lusankya	Angulasia	Akkadiya	Skandera	Antarctica	Kasaishima		Taveria	Australis	Borea	Arctica
12 continents (Eastern)	Ashizwe		Lusankya	Angulasia	Akkadiya	Skandera	Antarctica	Kasaishima	Azumakya	Taveria	Australis	Borea	Arctica
13 continents	Ashizwe	Therasia	Lusankya	Angulasia	Akkadiya	Skandera	Antarctica	Kasaishima	Azumakya	Taveria	Australis	Borea	Arctica

• The Organization for Pardesi Affairs uses a ten-continent model, and it is taught in Davisholm, and Estovnia. This model is also the most commonly taught and used model in the world.
• The twelve-continent model common in the Eastern Hemisphere is used primarily within Anikatia, Goredemabwa, and others.
• The twelve-continent model common in the Western Hemisphere is used primarily within the United Republic of Emmeria and Belhavia.
• The thirteen-continent model is used in the nations of Kalenia, and Eagleland.

Area and population

See also: List of continents by population

The following table summarises area and population of each continent using the ten continent model, sorted by decreasing area.

Continent	Area (km²)	Area (mi²)	Percent of total landmass	Total population	Percent of total population	Density People per km²	Density People per mi²	Most populous city (proper)
Lusankya	132,864,075	51,299,100	25.3 %	???	XX.X %	XXX km2	XXX sq mi	Voluntari, Rodarion
Akkadiya	87,435,675	33,759,100	16.6 %	???	XX.X %	XXX km2	XXX sq mi	Cheltenham, Azura
Kasaishima	100,733,175	38,893,300	19.2 %	???	XX.X %	XXX km2	XXX sq mi	city, nation
Ashizwe	62,415,450	24,098,700	11.9 %	???	XX.X %	XXX km2	XXX sq mi	city, nation
Taveria	78,530,400	30,320,800	14.9 %	???	XX.X %	XXX km2	XXX sq mi	Dakos, Belhavia
Arctica	XX,XXX,XXX	XX,XXX,XXX	??.? %	???	XX.X %	XXX km2	XXX sq mi	Sor, Deusaeuri
Skandera	41,488,200	16,018,700	7.9 %	???	XX.X %	XXX km2	XXX sq mi	city, nation
Antarctica	155,487,150	60,033,900	??.? %	???	XX.X %	XXX km2	XXX sq mi	city/station, nation
Australis	14,081,429	5,436,870	1.7 %	???	XX.X %	XXX km2	XXX sq mi	Fort MacArthur, Arcevia
Borea	13,327,650	5,145,830	2.5 %	???	XX.X %	XXX km2	XXX sq mi	Hudson, Prestonia
Angulasia	XX,XXX,XXX	X,XXX,XXX	?.?5 %	???	XX.X %	XXX km2	XXX sq mi	Landsburgh, Davisholm

The total land area of all continents is 525,493,350 km² (202,894,000 sq mi), or 23.6% of Pardesi surface (2,227,824,000 km² (860,168,000 sq mi)).

A rough estimate of the total population of all the continents is ???.

Highest and lowest points

The following table lists the ten continents with their highest and lowest points on land, sorted in decreasing highest points.

Continent	Highest point	Elevation (m)	Elevation (ft)	Country or territory containing highest point	Lowest point	Elevation (m)	Elevation (ft)	Country or territory containing lowest point
Lusankya	Mount ???	XXX m	XXX ft	nation	??? Sea	XXX m	XXX ft	nation
Akkadiya	Mount ???	XXX m	XXX ft	nation	Lake ???	XXX m	XXX ft	nation
Kasaishima	Mount ???	XXX m	XXX ft	nation	??? Valley	XXX m	XXX ft	nation
Ashizwe	Mount ???	XXX m	XXX ft	nation	Lake ???	XXX m	XXX ft	nation
Taveria	Mount ???	XXX m	XXX ft	nation	??? Hills	XXX m	XXX ft	nation
Arctica	Mount ???	XXX m	XXX ft	nation	??? Valley	XXX m	XXX ft	nation
Skandera	Mount ???	XXX m	XXX ft	nation	Lake ???	XXX m	XXX ft	nation
Antarctica	Mount ???	XXX m	XXX ft	nation	??? Sea	XXX m	XXX ft	nation
Australis	Mount ???	XXX m	XXX ft	nation	??? Sea	XXX m	XXX ft	nation
Borea	Mount ???	XXX m	XXX ft	Prestonia	Lake ???	XXX m	XXX ft	Prestonia
Angulasia	Mount Craymore	3,591 m	11,781 ft	Davisholm	Dempton Polder	-1 m	-4 ft	Davisholm

See also

• List of countries in Pardes
• Pardes