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The huge continent of Africa, where humankind began millions of years ago, is second to only Asia in size. It goes almost as far west to east than it does north to south. The longest river in the world (the Nile) and the largest hot desert on Earth (the Sahara) calls Africa home. And so does 54 countries.
The huge continent of Africa, where humankind began millions of years ago, is second to only Asia in size. It goes almost as far west to east than it does north to south. The longest river in the world (the Nile) and the largest hot desert on Earth (the Sahara) calls Africa home. And so does 54 countries.
Physical
Physical
Land Area: 11,608,000 sq mi (30,065,000 sq km)
Highest Point: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania -> 19,340 ft (5,895 m)
Lowest Point: Lake Assal, Djibouti -> -509 ft (-155 m)
Largest Lake: Victoria -> 26,800 sq mi (69,500 sq km)
Longest River: Nile -> 4,400 mi (7,081 km)
Political
Political
Population: 1,136,000,000
Largest Country: Algeria -> 919,595 sq mi (2,381,741 sq km)
Largest Metropolitan Area: Cairo, Egypt -> Population: 18,772,000
Most Densely Populated Country: Mauritius -> 1,650 people per sq mi (618 per sq km)
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