What's the Difference Between a Continent and an Island?

A continent is like a giant landmass that’s really big and has many countries on it, while an island is like a small piece of land surrounded by water. Think of continents as big puzzle pieces, and islands are tiny ones you can walk around in minutes.

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A continent is like a giant puzzle piece you can walk across for days, while an island is something you might walk around in just minutes.
Asia is a continent because it has many countries on it, but Greenland is more of an island since it's smaller and surrounded by ocean.
Europe is a continent that includes France, Germany, and Italy, all connected by land. Iceland is like a big island in the middle of the Atlantic.

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