Algeria is Africa's largest country by area, and Nigeria is its largest by population. African nations cooperate through the establishment of the African Union, which is headquartered in Addis …

4 days ago · African regions are treated under the titles Central Africa, eastern Africa, North Africa, Southern Africa, and western Africa; these articles also contain the principal treatment …

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May 14, 2025 · The African continent has clearly defined borders and consists of 54 recognized sovereign countries. The linguistic diversity, with over 3,000 languages spoken, is a testament …

Jun 4, 2025 · The African continent has a unique place in human history. Widely believed to be the “cradle of humankind,” Africa is the only continent with fossil evidence of human beings …

Africa is the world's second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. If adjacent islands are included, it covers six percent of Earth 's total surface area and 20 percent of the …

Widely recognized as the birthplace of humankind, Africa saw the rise of great kingdoms, faced the transatlantic slave trade, colonization and Apartheid. In 1896, Ethiopia fended off an …

There are 54 countries in Africa, making it the second largest and second-most populous continent in the world. Each of these countries has its own unique identity, shaped by a mix of …

Countries by Continents: Africa. Index of African countries, states, and regions, with population figures, capital cities, and maps.

Dec 7, 2024 · From the towering peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro to the expansive Sahara Desert, Africa offers unparalleled geographic diversity. It’s home to unique wildlife, ancient …