- Africa is the second largest continent in the world.
- There are 54 countries in Africa.
- Africa covers 30 million square kilometers.
- The most widely spoken language in Africa is Arabic.
- There are more than 2,000 recognized languages in Africa.
- Africa is the world’s hottest continent.
- Africa was made of 10,000 states pre-colonial rule.
- Africa took part in the shortest war ever recorded in history.
- Africa’s Sahara Dessert is bigger than the USA.
- There are less than 9 miles separating Africa and Europe.
- Africa is home to one of the oldest universities in the world, University of Timbuktu, built in 982 CE.
- Africa is home to the world’s biggest frog species – The Goliath Frog.
- Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa.
- Africans were the first to engage in mining 43,000 years ago.
- Pre-colonial Era, West Africa had walled cities and towns.
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There is something incredible about learning something new, it prompts you to share the knowledge with friends. Here are some interesting facts about Africa that will astonish you or joggle your memory.
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