Africa s total size is roughly 11.7 square miles, representing approximately a fifth of the earth s total landmass. This means Africa is larger than India, China, Mexico, and the USA combined.
During the early Mesozoic Era, Africa was once attached to all the other continents, forming one gigantic continental landmass called Pangea.
The Pharaonic civilization of ancient Egypt is the oldest literate civilization. According to historical records, the Egyptian state dates back to about 3300 B.C.
The Victoria Falls, located along the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Zambezi River.
Africa s Nile River is the world s longest river. It has a total length of 6,650 kilometers (4,132 miles) and cuts across 11 countries.
Islam is the dominant religion in Africa. Arabic is also the most widely-spoken language in Africa. Christianity is the second most common religion.
South Africa has the highest GDP (($182 billion) in Africa. Guinea Bissau has the lowest at $230 million.