Where Does Your Continent Fall in the 7 Continent Model?

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The discussion revolves around the classification of continents and geographical humor, with participants sharing playful banter about their locations. There are humorous requests for penguins from Antarctica and light-hearted debates about the existence of fictional places like "Turdistan." Participants express confusion about geographical boundaries, particularly regarding Central America and the Caribbean, and their relation to North America. The conversation touches on the Middle East's classification as part of Asia and includes playful jabs about spelling and grammar. Overall, the thread showcases a mix of geographical discussions, humor, and personal anecdotes about various locations.

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whoever's from Antarctica, send me a penguin
 
Penguins come to Australia for their holidays but if I catch one and try to send it I will wind up in jail. We have pretty strict laws about exporting wildlife, and as our Govt. claims 40% of Antarctica as Australian Territory I guess that makes it hard to ship them from there as well. Besides they smell of fish and make a terrible mess - you don't really want one around the house. Don't let appearances fool you, the Tux does not guarantee good manners.
 
cronxeh said:
whoever's from Antarctica, send me a penguin
Just invite Pengwuino for a visit. :smile:

Actually, one should visit Australia! :biggrin:
 
Europe, I believe. But I was I a bit rattled by the warning that others could see my choice, so I'm not sure I managed to click correctly.
Hope somebody forgives me if I made a mistake.
 
Wonder how many US-types there'll be in the morning - what with them just waking up... :-p

adios.
 
arildno said:
Europe, I believe. But I was I a bit rattled by the warning that others could see my choice, so I'm not sure I managed to click correctly.
Hope somebody forgives me if I made a mistake.
I think it's correct, Norweeden is in South America on my map. Of course on my map, South America sits just north of Ireland.
 
Evo said:
I think it's correct, Norweeden is in South America on my map. Of course on my map, South America sits just north of Ireland.
It's a matter of perspective, which is of course, 9 tenths of reality.
 
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Astronuc said:
It's a matter of perspective, which is of course, 9 tenths of reality.
Well, it was one of those jigsaw puzzle maps, and I had to re-cut a few of the map pieces so they would fit together. You can imagine how surpised I was to find that the South Pole is in Boise, Idaho. :bugeye:
 
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Evo said:
Well, it was one of those jigsaw puzzle maps, and I had to re-cut a few of the map pieces so they would fit together. You can imagine how surpised I was to find that the South Pole is in Boise, Idaho. :bugeye:
Here's another perspective.

http://www.flourish.org/upsidedownmap/diversophy-large.jpg
 
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Im from Turdistan, which is located in the former soviet union/ middle east region.
 
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cyrusabdollahi said:
Im from Turdistan, which is located in the former soviet union/ middle east region.

Can I see your birth certificate?
 
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cronxeh said:
whoever's from Antarctica, send me a penguin
I from the Artic(I voted for North America since the Artic is not a contine)
 
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cronxeh said:
whoever's from Antarctica, send me a penguin
I from the Artic(I voted for North America since the Artic is not a contine)
 
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cronxeh said:
whoever's from Antarctica, send me a penguin
I from the Artic(I voted for North America since the Artic is not a contine)
 
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I'm truly amazed, Scott, that after three tries at it your spelling still sucks. :-p
 
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and grammar :biggrin:
unless the I missing the 'm is a typo...
not that I am in any position to remark on the subject... i often think my english sucks...
oh, and I am from the middle east if anyone is interested.. israel to be percised. (i think those who read my posts at the politics & world affairs forum already knew that)
 
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heartless said:
Can I see your birth certificate?

No you may not.
 
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Oh Cyrus, why are you doing this to me? :cry:
 
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Because you do not believe me about my people, the Turds.
 
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Because I did not receive a proof for the existence of your country. You've tried to counterfeit the map, but didn't work. That's why you became suspicious. This country isn't even in encyclopedia, on map, on google, and anywhere else. Now, come on, show the very proof of your Turdikistanian origin. Just show the birth certificate, come on :-p
 
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cyrusabdollahi said:
Because you do not believe me about my people, the Turds.

The Turds. :smile:
 
  • #24
First of all, anyone will tell you that you don't put your BIRTH CERTIFICATE online so someone can steal your identity. :rolleyes: Second of all, I already gave you a link to uncyclopedia. And its not Turdikistanian, it's Turdish.

Jason, see this thread:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=119180
 
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I observe the poll doesn't provide an option for alternate dimensions. That's O.K. You'll just never be invited to zoobonia.
 
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Where's Central America and the Caribbean? :confused:
 
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Cyclovenom said:
Where's Central America and the Caribbean? :confused:
Well, they are supposed to be between North and South America, but they seem to be left out.

Also the Middle East should be between Africa, Asia and Europe.
 
  • #28
This isn't the continent thread but...

The Middle-East is part of Asia.

The Caribbean is part of North America - as is Central America.

Did you not follow my link in the OP:rolleyes: :-p :biggrin:
 
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Cyclovenom said:
Where's Central America and the Caribbean? :confused:

I think I know - For 2 years I lived about 300 or 400 kilometres east (and a little south) of the eastern tip of your country.

Regards,
George
 
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George Jones said:
I think I know - For 2 years I lived about 300 or 400 kilometres east (and a little south) of the eastern tip of your country.

Regards,
George

Wow, you lived in Higüey!. Were you on vacation or doing research?
 
  • #31
J77 said:
This isn't the continent thread but...

The Middle-East is part of Asia.

The Caribbean is part of North America - as is Central America.

Did you not follow my link in the OP:rolleyes: :-p :biggrin:

Some needs to inform the people in Washington, DC. :biggrin:
NAFTA only involved Canada, US and Mexico. CAFTA is supposed to extend the trade zone to Central America. :biggrin:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Free_Trade_Agreement
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAFTA

The US doesn't treat Central America as part of North America. :rolleyes:

And I'd argue the Middle East is between Asia (or Eurasia :biggrin:) and Africa.
 
  • #32
*sigh*
no mention of my location! :frown:
 
  • #33
Cyclovenom said:
Wow, you lived in Higüey!. Were you on vacation or doing research?

:confused: I think you went west instead of east.

Regards,
George
 
  • #34
Lisa! said:
*sigh*
no mention of my location! :frown:
I believe that the original question was restricted to Earth. :-p
 
  • #35
George Jones said:
:confused: I think you went west instead of east.

Regards,
George
Hahahah sorry :smile: . I guess you were in Puerto Rico? or so?
 
  • #36
Cyclovenom said:
Hahahah sorry :smile: . I guess you were in Puerto Rico? or so?

A little farher east - my distance might not be accurate, as I just guestimated.

St. Croix, in the US Virgin Islands.

Regards,
George

Edit: now I went west instead of east!
 
  • #37
Go Antarctica!
 
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