Africa

Africa extends across 30.2 million square kilometers, with three main deserts: Sahara, Namib, and Kalahari, plus major rivers including Nile and Congo.

The continent holds evidence of human origins through fossil discoveries dating back 3.5 million years, marking the earliest traces of human evolution.

The African landmass contains 54 recognized countries, where people speak between 1,000 and 2,000 different languages across diverse ethnic communities.

The equator crosses through the center of Africa, creating distinct climate zones from Mediterranean conditions in the north to temperate regions in the south.

Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania stands as the highest peak in Africa, while the Sahara Desert covers the largest area of sand-covered terrain worldwide.

Part of: Ostfeste, Earth, Afro-Eurasia, Afro-Asia

Shares border with: Eurasia, Asia

GPS coordinates: 11.50243,17.75781

Latest update: December 3, 2025 07:31