21.   Open water swimming is being held in the sea in the Istanbul suburb of Kumburgaz, on the European side of this city that spans two continents.

22.   Russia spans two continents, stretching from Europe to East Asia.

23.   Some European federations had lobbied for a change of venue following a spate of violence in this city spanning two continents.

24.   Its major interest is in Minorco, which has operations spanning several continents.