Landmass

[1][2] The term is often used to refer to lands surrounded by an ocean or sea, such as a continent or a large island.

[3][4] In the field of geology, a landmass is a defined section of continental crust extending above sea level.

[5] Continents are often thought of as distinct landmasses and may include any islands that are part of the associated continental shelf.

When multiple continents form a single contiguous land connection, the connected continents may be viewed as a single landmass.

[Note 2] The artificial Panama and Suez canals are disregarded, as they are not natural waters that separate the continents.