Although Europe is the third most populous continent...
a
in terms of land area, it is the second smallest continent.
b
in terms of land area, it is the smallest continent.
c
it only has a few countries.
d
in terms of land area, it is the largest continent.
It's the second smallest continet because Australia ( the contient is the smallest). The surface if Europe is 10. 180. 000km2,and of Australia it is 8. 600. 000 km2.