Africa
Continent
Africa is the world's second largest and second-most populous continent after Asia. At about 30.3 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 20% of Earth's land area and 6% of its total surface area. With 1.4 billion people as of 2021, it accounts for about 18% of the world's human population. Wikipedia
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How many countries does Africa have?
According to the United Nations Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, 54 countries belong to the African Group and are Members of the United Nations.
What was Africa called in the Bible?
Although debates still exist among scholars as to whether Cush, as a geographical location, refers to Africa or Mesopotamia, I am of the opinion that where Cush is used in the entire Old Testament, it refers to nowhere but Africa and persons of African ancestry (Adamo 1986; 2005:14).
What are 5 facts about Africa?
Let's explore some of the amazing facts about Africa!
It is the second largest continent of the world. ...
There are 54 countries in Africa. ...
Africa has the world's largest desert – sort of! ...
It is home to the world's longest river, The Nile. ...
Most of the world's diamonds come from Africa.
Is Africa a rich or poor country?
Resources such as gold, diamond, oil, natural gas, copper, uranium, among others are mined in different parts of the continent. Almost every country in Africa has a deposit of natural resources, Africa is also the poorest continent in the world. Per capita income in African countries is among the lowest in the world.
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