Africa
Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, often called the 'Cradle of Humankind' as it is where Homo sapiens first evolved. It is a continent of extraordinary biodiversity, from the Sahara Desert to the Congo Rainforest, the Savanna of the Serengeti to the peaks of Kil…
Countries
54
Area
30M km²
Population
1,460M
Major Cities
7 featured
Overview
Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, often called the 'Cradle of Humankind' as it is where Homo sapiens first evolved. It is a continent of extraordinary biodiversity, from the Sahara Desert to the Congo Rainforest, the Savanna of the Serengeti to the peaks of Kilimanjaro.
Geographic Facts
The Sahara is the world's largest hot desert, covering about 9 million km².
Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) is Africa's highest peak.
The Nile River (6,650 km) is often considered the world's longest river.
The Congo Rainforest is the world's second-largest tropical rainforest.
Africa has 54 recognized sovereign countries, more than any other continent.
Climate
Africa spans tropical, subtropical, and Mediterranean climate zones. The Sahara and Kalahari are hot and arid. The Congo Basin has a hot, humid equatorial climate. The north and south coasts have Mediterranean climates.
Major Languages
Famous Landmarks
Great Pyramid of Giza
Victoria Falls
Mount Kilimanjaro
Serengeti
Sahara Desert
Great Rift Valley