the five continents
Refers to the traditional five-continent model: Asia, Africa, Europe, America, and Australia; or Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America. Used in geographical and educational contexts.
Among the five continents, Asia has the largest population.
This textbook defines the five continents as Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America.
Compound of 五 (five) and 大陸 (continent). The term reflects a traditional geographical classification.