Africa

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World map showing where Africa is
World map showing where Africa is

Africa is a continent. It is separated:

[edit] Quick Facts

Africa is generally thought to be the continent where the first humans lived.

Africa is the second largest continent, making up a little over a fifth of the world's land.

Africa has many countries.

Africa is surrounded by many water bodies.

About 90% of the total land in Africa is under forest, deserts & wastelands. Thus only 10% of the area has soil suitable for agriculture.

[edit] Animals

Africa has a lot of wildlife. There are many types of animals there. Some are elephants, lions, snakes, giraffes, and a lot more. Over 2,000 types of fish live in African lakes & rivers.

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