Vietnam: How many continents and oceans are there in the world? What is the grade at which continents and oceans are taught in the History and Geography curriculum?

How many continents and oceans are there in the world?

Currently, there are 6 continents in the world: Asia, Africa, Europe, America, Oceania (also known as Australia), and Antarctica, and 5 oceans including: Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and Southern Ocean. In the United States, America is divided into North America and South America, so according to Americans, the Earth has up to 7 continents.

* The continents of the world have the following characteristics:

(1) Asia

- Area: 44.58 million km² (accounting for about 30% of the global land area).

- Population: Approximately 4.7 billion people (2024), accounting for more than 60% of the world's population.

- It is the birthplace of many major civilizations (Mesopotamia, India, China).

- Asia has a diverse terrain: from the highest mountain range, the Himalayas, to large river deltas like the Mekong, to arid deserts such as the Gobi.

(2) Africa

- Area: 30.37 million km² (accounting for 20.4% of the global land area).

- Population: Approximately 1.4 billion people (2024), accounting for nearly 18% of the world's population.

- Africa is the cradle of human civilization, with many ancient relics such as the Egyptian pyramids and human ancestry fossils.

(3) Europe

- Area: 10.18 million km² (accounting for 6.8% of the global land area).

- Population: Approximately 750 million people (2024), accounting for about 10% of the world's population.

- It is a continent with a high population density and strong urbanization, considered the cradle of Western civilization, with the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations.

(4) America

- Area: 42.55 million km² (including North America and South America).

- Population: Approximately 1 billion people (2024), accounting for about 13% of the world's population.

- America comprises North America and South America.

(5) Oceania

- Area: 8.56 million km² (smallest in the world).

- Population: Approximately 44 million people (2024), the lowest population density in the world.

- Oceania includes Australia, New Zealand, and more than 25,000 small islands in the Pacific Ocean.

(6) Antarctica

- Area: 14 million km², mostly covered by ice and snow.

- Population: No permanent residents; only about 1,000-5,000 researchers work at scientific stations (depending on the season).

- It is the coldest and most extreme continent on Earth, with temperatures dropping to -80°C and home to many distinctive animal species such as penguins and seals.

* The oceans of the world have the following characteristics:

(1) Pacific Ocean

Area: 168.72 million km² (largest in the world), stretching from the Arctic Ocean to the Southern Ocean, it is the deepest ocean in the world, with the Mariana Trench over 10,000 meters deep.

(2) Atlantic Ocean

Area: 85.13 million km² (second largest in the world), connects America with Europe and Africa and is an ocean with many important shipping routes.

(3) Indian Ocean

Area: 70.56 million km², located between Africa, Asia, and Oceania, it is an ocean rich in resources and plays a crucial role in international trade.

(4) Arctic Ocean

Area: 14.06 million km² (smallest), located around the North Pole, frozen all year round, home to polar bears and many distinctive marine species.

(5) Southern Ocean

Area: 20.33 million km², encircling Antarctica, known for its rich ecosystem, and is an important habitat for blue whales, seals, and penguins.

How many continents and oceans are there in the world? What is the grade at which continents and oceans are taught in the History and Geography curriculum? (Image from the Internet)

What is the grade at which continents and oceans are taught in the History and Geography curriculum?

Under Section V of the General Education Program in History and Geography at the primary education level issued along with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT stipulating the content in the World Exploration section in 5th-grade History and Geography as follows:

- Continents and oceans of the world

- World population and races

- Some notable ancient civilizations: Egypt and Greece

According to the above regulation, the content about continents and oceans is taught in the 5th-grade History and Geography curriculum.

What learning outcomes are required for students in Vietnam after learning about continents and oceans?

Under Section V of the General Education Program in History and Geography at the primary education level issued along with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT, learning outcomes required for students in Vietnam after learning about continents and oceans are:

- Identify the geographic location, of continents, some major mountain ranges, plateaus, and large plains in the world on maps, charts, or globes.

- Describe and compare some natural characteristics (terrain, climate, rivers, nature,...) of the continents.

- Name and locate the geographical position of the oceans on maps or globes.

- Use data tables and maps or charts to compare the area and depth of the oceans.

- Compare the population between continents worldwide using world population data tables.

- Name and describe the main physical traits of the races of the world.

- Use charts to present the distribution of races worldwide.

- Demonstrate proper behavior respecting racial differences.