Earth is the third planet from the Sun; the fifth-largest of the eight primary planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial (rocky) planets. It is sometimes referred to as the "world", the "Blue Planet", or by its Latin name, Terra or Tellus. The Earth is the homeworld of the human race and the capital of all the colonies.
Terrain
70% of Earth's surface is covered with water. There are seven major landmasses where civilized areas are concentrated. The poles are covered in ice while the equator regions are either tropical or desert. Other regions include temperate zones, in which the majority of humans live.