Explanation

Australia is the smallest continent by area.

It lies in the southern hemisphere.

It is often referred to as the island continent.

It is surrounded by oceans and seas, including the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

Additional information:

First and Largest Continents by area: Asia.

Second Largest Continents by area: Africa.

Third Largest Continents by area: North America.

Fourth Largest Continents by area: South America.

Fifth Largest Continent by area: Antarctica.

Sixth Largest Continent by area: Europe.

Seventh and Smallest Continents by area: Australia.

Zealandia is considered the 8th Continent.

Australia is the flattest Continent.