9 hours ago · Africa is the second largest continent, covering about one-fifth of the total land surface of Earth. Africa’s total land area is approximately 11,724,000 square miles (30,365,000 square km), and …

African nations cooperate through the establishment of the African Union, which is headquartered in Addis Ababa. Africa is highly biodiverse; [17] it is the continent with the largest number of megafauna …

In 1964, as African nations gained independence, UNESCO brought together leading African and international experts to launch the General History of Africa, a visionary initiative to reframe the …

Africa, the planet's 2nd largest continent and the second most-populous continent (after Asia) includes (54) individual countries, and Western Sahara, a member state of the African Union whose statehood …

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Jun 4, 2025 · It is divided in half almost equally by the Equator. Africa has eight major physical regions: the Sahara, the Sahel, the Ethiopian Highlands, savannas, the Swahili Coast, rainforests, the African …

Dec 7, 2024 · 15 Ethiopia is the only African country that was never colonized by a European power. 16 African masks are an important part of rituals, used in ceremonies to represent ancestors or spirits. …

The African Savannah has a hot dry climate. During the dry season the grasses can shrivel up. Animals like wildebeests to migrate (move location) in their search for food.

The map shows the African continent with all African nations, international borders, national capitals, and major cities in Africa. You are free to use the above map for educational and similar purposes; if …

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