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Python Introducing Lists Using Lists Continental

Posted by Saugat Mukherjee
Saugat Mukherjee
3,272 Points

where should I use /n here in this code and why so is a must ?

Please find the attached code and tell me why is a bummer coming for not entering (/n)

continents.py 
continents = [
    'Asia',
    'South America',
    'North America',
    'Africa',
    'Europe',
    'Antarctica',
    'Australia',
]
# Your code here
for i in continents:
      print("*" + i )

1 Answer

Zimri Leijen
Zimri Leijen
11,835 Points
Zimri Leijen
Zimri Leijen
11,835 Points

\n within a string creates a newline.

It's similar to hitting "return" or "enter" on the keyboard, it will start a new line of text.

Saugat Mukherjee
Saugat Mukherjee
3,272 Points

Where should i use it in the above code?

Zimri Leijen
Zimri Leijen
11,835 Points

print("*" + i + "\n")