AFRICA

Africa is the second continent (after Asia). It

is a land of superlatives. Here, you'll find the
world's tallest free-standing mountain, the
world's longest river, and the largest terrestrial
animal on Earth. It's also a place of incredible
diversity, not only in its many different
habitats but also in its people.
​ umber of Countries
N
There are 54 internationally recognized
countries in Africa, in addition to the disputed
territories of Somaliland and Western Sahara.
The largest African country in terms of area is
Algeria, while the smallest is the island nation
of the Seychelles.
Largest Desert
The Sahara Desert is the largest in Africa and
the largest hot desert. It spreads across
approximately 3.6 million square miles/9.2
million square kilometers, making it
comparable in size to China
Number of Ethnic Groups
It is thought that there are more than 3,000
ethnic groups in Africa. The most populous
include the Luba and the Mongo in Central
Africa; the Berbers in North Africa; the Shona
and the Zulu in Southern Africa; and the
Yoruba and Igbo in West Africa.
Number of Languages
The total number of indigenous
languages spoken in Africa is estimated to be
between 1,500 and 2,000. Nigeria alone has
over 520 languages, although the country
with the most official languages is Swahili.
Most Populated Country
Nigeria is the most populous African country
(and the seventh-most populous globally),
providing a home for over 200 million
people. Nigerians account for roughly 17
percent of the continent's entire population.
Africa's most populous city, Lagos, is also in
Nigeria.
Africa is a country.

Africa has the largest desert in the world.

Africa has over 2,000 different language.

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