The French continent is the continent of Europe, which is composed of six letters in a crossword puzzle. Europe is the westernmost continent on Earth and is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Black Sea and connected waterways to the southeast. It is the second smallest continent in the world, covering about 10, 180, 000 square kilometers. It is home to over 50 countries and is the birthplace of Western culture.