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1 day ago · Africa is the world's second largest and second-most populous continent after Asia. At about 30.3 million km 2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 20% of Earth's land area and 6% of its total surface area. With 1.4 billion people as of 2021, it accounts for about 18% of the world's human population.
- 46.1/km² (119.4/sq mi) (2021)
- 54+2*+5** (*disputed) (**territories)
3 days ago · Egypt, country located in the northeastern corner of Africa. Egypt’s heartland, the Nile River valley and delta, was the home of one of the principal civilizations of the ancient Middle East and, like Mesopotamia farther east, was the site of one of the world’s earliest urban and literate societies.
5 days ago · Eastern Hemisphere, part of Earth east of the Atlantic Ocean and west of North and South America. It includes Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Longitudes 20° W and 160° E are often considered its boundaries.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
2 days ago · South Africa is bordered by Namibia to the northwest, by Botswana and Zimbabwe to the north, and by Mozambique and Swaziland to the northeast and east. Lesotho, an independent country, is an enclave in the eastern part of the republic, entirely surrounded by South African territory.
4 days ago · the Sahara Desert. the Ogaden Desert. the Namib and Kalahari Deserts. In what types of economic activities do people who live in deserts engage? About 15 % of Africa is comprised of tropical rain forests. List the African countries that have tropical rain forests.
1 day ago · Coordinates: 12°N 3°E. West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of Africa.
5 days ago · GEO 133, titled "World Regional Geography," is a comprehensive 3-credit online course that delves into the physical and cultural geography of the world's major regions. Suitable for students looking to fulfill requirements in Social and Behavioral Sciences, this course enhances understanding of global and historical awareness through a detailed exploration of the earth's climatic, vegetation ...
