This is the 12615th most frequent Russian word.
континента
The Russian word "континента" means "of the continent" (genitive singular form of "континент").
The word 'континенте' is used in the prepositional case to indicate location ('on this continent').
На этом континенте много различных культур.
This continent has many different cultures.
The word 'континентов' is in the genitive plural form, used here to describe the origin or relation ('of ancient continents').
Карты старых континентов всегда привлекали исследователей.
Maps of ancient continents have always attracted explorers.
The word 'континент' is in its nominative singular form, directly referring to the one being explored ('the continent').