10 Must See Facts About Africa

Africa is the second largest continent in the world
and the second most populous in the world only bettered by Asia.

If you're living in Africa, you really should be grateful as it is one if those regions in the world less prone to natural disasters such as earthquake and tsunami.

Here are 10 interesting facts about the continent

• Africa's population in 2016 was 1.2 billion persons, accounting for 14% of the total human population.
• Africa covers 6% of the earth's total surface area.
• Nigeria is the largest African country by population while Algeria holds the record for the largest African country by land area.
• Seychelles is the smallest country in Africa with a 2012 population estimate of 92,000 people and 459 km2 surface area.
• Ethiopia is the only African country that was not colonized. South Sudan is the youngest country in the continent having gained independence on 9th July 2011.
• Africa is the hottest continent in the world with 60% of the total land surface covered with deserts.
• Africa has made some marks on world soccer. Liberian George Weah won the FIFA best player award in 1995 as well as the Balon d'or the same year. Cameroon is the first African country to reach the last eight at the World Cup in 1990.
• Africa has 54 sovereign states.
• The Al-Karouine University in Morocco is the first in Africa having been in existence since 859 AD. University of Al-Azhar in Cairo Egypt is the second oldest known University in Africa.
• There are over 3000 native languages spoken across the continent.

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