Question

Which is called ‘Island Continent’?
A. Australia
B. Sri Lanka
C. Pakistan
D. UK

Answer 1

Hint: The country which is called ‘island continent’ is the sixth largest country by total area and it is also the largest country in Oceania. The country is also the smallest continent among all the continents.

Complete answer: ‘Island Continent’ is the name given to Australia. It lies between the Pacific and the Indian oceans and it is present in the southern hemisphere.

‘The Oldest Continent’, ‘The Last of Lands’ and ‘The Last Frontier’ are all names given to Australia. It is called the last continent because apart from Antarctica it was the last continent which was explored by the navigators who came from Europe.

Australia is known for its vastness, low relief, meagre population and global isolation. The unique plant and animal life found there are a result of the global isolation. Unique flora and fauna are one of its main features. Golden Wattle is the national flower there and we can find the presence of kangaroos, koalas, etc.

The Great Barrier Reef is present off the east coast of Queensland and it is the greatest mass of coral in the world. Long and extensive erosive action of the forces of wind, rain and the heat of the sun resulted in the country’s low relief.

There exists a federal form of government in Australia and it means that there is a national government or central government of Australia and also individual state governments. Each state of Australia has a separate constitution.

Therefore the correct answer is option A.

Note: 7 continents are present in the world and it must be known that there are no strict criteria but rather they are identified by convention. Asia is the largest in terms of size whereas Africa is the second largest.