The World's Largest Landforms by Category

Earth's Most Massive Natural Features

Continents (by area)

1. Asia (44.5M km²)
2. Africa (30.3M km²)
3. North America (24.7M km²)
4. South America (17.8M km²)
5. Antarctica (14.2M km²)
6. Europe (10.1M km²)
7. Australia (7.6M km²)

Oceans (by area)

1. Pacific Ocean (165.2M km²)
2. Atlantic Ocean (106.4M km²)
3. Indian Ocean (70.5M km²)
4. Southern Ocean (20.3M km²)
5. Arctic Ocean (14.0M km²)

Mountain Ranges (by length/height)

• Himalayas: Highest range (includes Everest, 8,848 m)
• Andes: Longest continental range (~7,000 km)
• Rocky Mountains: ~4,800 km
• Alps: Highest in Europe
• Atlas Mountains: Longest in Africa

Deserts (by area)

1. Antarctic Desert (Polar, ~14M km²) — *largest overall*
2. Arctic Desert (Polar, ~13.9M km²)
3. Sahara Desert (Hot, ~9.2M km²) — *largest hot desert*
4. Arabian Desert (~2.3M km²)
5. Gobi Desert (~1.3M km²)

Rivers (by length)

1. Nile (~6,650 km)
2. Amazon (~6,400 km)
3. Yangtze (~6,300 km)
4. Mississippi-Missouri (~6,275 km)
5. Yenisei (~5,539 km)

Lakes (by surface area)

1. Caspian Sea (371,000 km²) — *largest inland body of water*
2. Lake Superior (82,100 km²) — *largest freshwater lake*
3. Lake Victoria (68,870 km²)
4. Lake Huron (59,600 km²)
5. Lake Michigan (58,000 km²)