The African continent is huge and has a very diverse geography. I have compiled 10 interesting facts about the geography of Africa. Let’s read.
10 facts about the geography of Africa
1. Algeria is the largest country in Africa. It is also the 10th largest country in the world.
The top 3 largest countries in Africa
- Algeria
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Sudan
2. The most populous country in Africa is Nigeria. It is also one of the most populous countries in the world and has a rapidly rising population.
3. The world’s longest river, the Nile, is in Africa. The Nile River has a length of around 6,650 km.
4. Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is the highest mountain in Africa. It has an elevation of 5,895 m (19,341 ft).
5. The main island of Madagascar is the largest island in Africa. It is also the 4th largest island in the world.
6. Seychelles is the smallest country in Africa. São Tomé and PrÃncipe is the second-smallest country in Africa.
7. The world’s largest hot desert, the Sahara desert, is in Africa.
8. Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa by area. It is one of the great lakes of Africa. Lake Tanganyika is the largest lake in Africa by volume. It is also one of the great lakes of Africa.
9. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has the largest forest area in Africa.
10. Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River is among the most well-known waterfalls globally. It is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. With a width of around 1,710 m (5,610 ft), it is one of the largest waterfalls by flow rate.
(Also read: 16 Landlocked countries in Africa)
Famous wildlife in Africa
African elephant, Lion, Cheetah, White rhinoceros, Black rhinoceros, Nile crocodile, Hippopotamus, Zebra, Giraffe, Ostrich, Leopard, etc.