Africa is one of the largest continents in the world. There are many fascinating facts about this continent that will blow your mind. In this article, today we will get to know some of the most amazing facts about this amazing continent to know the history of Africa continent.
Africa continent is the 2nd most extended continent of the world. The area of this continent is almost 20 percent of the area of the total world.
Islam is the most popular religion in Africa. In Africa, there is a 52 percent population of Muslims which is the most in any continent also.
The Nile is the longest river in the world. It is also located in Africa.
It is the only Continent that is extended in both the Northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere.
The equator passes exactly from the middle of this continent.
Africa is the hottest container of all.
The population of Hindus is very less in this continent. Mauritius is the only country in Africa where a population of Hindus are better than others. There it is about 48 percent of the total population.
Popular places in Africa Continent
Sahara is the largest desert in the world. It is also situated in Africa. The total area of This continent is around 92 lakh square km.
Victoria fall is the highest waterfall in Africa. It is also situated on this continent. The height of this waterfall is about 355 m and the length of this waterfall is about 1600m.
Victoria lake is the largest lake in Africa.
The highest mountain in Africa is Kilimanjaro. The total height of this mountain range is about 5895 m.
Madagascar is the largest island in Africa continent. It is also the 4th largest island in the world.
Resources in Africa Continent
Kimberly Khan is the largest mine of diamond in the world. This diamond mine is also situated on the African continent.
Johannesburg is known as one of the most gold producing countries in the world. It is also situated in Africa.
There are 2000 languages which are spoken in Africa.
Africa is also known as the home of the oldest university in the world. The name of this university is Karueein. It was founded in 859 AD.
You can also find Cheetah, the world’s fastest animal on land, Gorilla, the largest Male app and the largest bird that is Ostrich.
Zimbabwe is the most literate country in Africa and Libya is the country of Africa where you can find the most number of cities in Africa.
The largest city in Africa is Cairo. The total population of this city is about 9.2 million.
Africa is considered the continent where you can find the people who are either very rich or very poor. More than 70 percent of the population of this island is considered poor. The top 10 poorest countries of the world are situated on this continent.
Just like above, there are many more other facts that can leave you stunned. For this, you can search them all on the web or can read them in the Book specially written on the African continent.
