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The world’s continents ranked by average elevation above sea level are as follows:
- Antarctica – The highest continent in the world by average elevation, at approximately 2,500 meters (8,200 feet). This is due to the massive ice sheets covering the land.
- Asia – The second highest continent, with an average elevation of about 950 meters (3,120 feet). It is home to Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet).
- North America – The third highest continent, with an average elevation of around 720 meters (2,362 feet). The continent features the Rocky Mountains and Denali (Mount McKinley), the highest peak in North America at 6,190 meters (20,310 feet).
- South America – The fourth highest continent, with an average elevation of about 580 meters (1,902 feet). It is home to the Andes Mountains, including Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak outside Asia at 6,961 meters (22,838 feet).
- Africa – The fifth highest continent, with an average elevation of around 560 meters (1,837 feet). It is known for Mount Kilimanjaro, which is the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet).
- Europe – The sixth highest continent, with an average elevation of about 300 meters (984 feet). The Alps and Caucasus Mountains contain some of the highest points, including Mount Elbrus, the highest peak at 5,642 meters (18,510 feet).
- Australia (Oceania) – The lowest continent by average elevation, at approximately 330 meters (1,083 feet). The highest point is Mount Wilhelm in Papua New Guinea at 4,509 meters (14,793 feet), and Mount Kosciuszko is Australia’s highest peak at 2,228 meters (7,310 feet).
Summary by Elevation Order:
- Antarctica
- Asia
- North America
- South America
- Africa
- Europe
- Australia/Oceania
