Africa is the second-largest continent both in terms of area and population. It has a rich and diverse geography, with landscapes ranging from vast deserts to lush rainforests. Here are 10 fun facts about the geography of Africa. Let’s read.
10 fun 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 are:
- Algeria
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Sudan
2. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. 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 (4,130 miles).
4. Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is the highest mountain in Africa. It has an elevation of 5,895 m (19,341 ft). Mount Kilimanjaro is also the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.
5. Victoria Falls, located on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, is a spectacular waterfall. With a width of around 1,710 m (5,610 ft), it is one of the largest waterfalls in the world.
6. Fish River Canyon in Namibia is the largest canyon in Africa and one of the largest in the world. It is over 160 kilometers (100 miles) long.
7. The main island of Madagascar is the largest island in Africa. It is also the 4th largest island in the world.
8. Seychelles is the smallest country in Africa. São Tomé and Príncipe is the second-smallest country in Africa.
9. The world’s largest hot desert, the Sahara desert, is in Africa. It covers roughly 9.2 million square km (3.6 million square miles).
10. 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.
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11. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has the largest forest area in Africa.
12. Africa is the only continent that is crossed by the Equator, the Tropic of Cancer, and the Tropic of Capricorn.
(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.