Which one of the following continents has the largest number of countries?

Africa
Europe
Asia
South America

The correct answer is (c), Asia. Asia has 48 countries, followed by Africa with 54 countries, Europe with 50 countries, and South America with 12 countries.

Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world, covering 44.57 million square kilometers (17.22 million square miles). It is home to more than 4.5 billion people, or about 60% of the world’s population. Asia is also home to the world’s oldest civilizations, including China, India, and Japan.

Africa is the second largest and second most populous continent in the world, covering 30.37 million square kilometers (11.7 million square miles). It is home to more than 1.2 billion people, or about 16% of the world’s population. Africa is a diverse continent, with a wide range of cultures, languages, and religions.

Europe is the third largest and third most populous continent in the world, covering 10.18 million square kilometers (3.93 million square miles). It is home to about 740 million people, or about 10% of the world’s population. Europe is a relatively small continent, but it is home to a large number of countries, including Russia, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.

South America is the fourth largest and fourth most populous continent in the world, covering 17.84 million square kilometers (6.92 million square miles). It is home to about 420 million people, or about 6% of the world’s population. South America is a relatively young continent, and it is home to a wide range of cultures, languages, and religions.