1.
African continent is the world’s
oldest populated area
African continent is the world’s
oldest populated area
2.
Over 25% all languages are spoken only
in Africa with over 2,000 recognised languages spoken on the continent.
Over 25% all languages are spoken only
in Africa with over 2,000 recognised languages spoken on the continent.
3.
Africa is the second most populous
continent with about 1.1 billion people or 16% of the world’s population. Over
50% of Africans are under the age of 25.
Africa is the second most populous
continent with about 1.1 billion people or 16% of the world’s population. Over
50% of Africans are under the age of 25.
4.
Africa is the world’s second largest
continent covering about over 30 million square kilometers
Africa is the world’s second largest
continent covering about over 30 million square kilometers
5.
Africa has approximately 30% of the
earth’s remaining mineral resources
Africa has approximately 30% of the
earth’s remaining mineral resources
6.
The continent has the largest reserves
of precious metals with over 40% of the gold reserves, over 60% of the cobalt,
and 90% of the platinum reserves.
The continent has the largest reserves
of precious metals with over 40% of the gold reserves, over 60% of the cobalt,
and 90% of the platinum reserves.
7.
Animals like the giraffe, zebra,
gorilla, hippopotamus, chimpanzee and wildebeest are unique to Africa and can
only be found here.
Animals like the giraffe, zebra,
gorilla, hippopotamus, chimpanzee and wildebeest are unique to Africa and can
only be found here.
8.
The Serengeti (Tanzania) hosts the
world’s largest wildlife migration on Earth with over 750,000 zebra marching
ahead of 1.2 million wildebeest as they cross this amazing landscape.
The Serengeti (Tanzania) hosts the
world’s largest wildlife migration on Earth with over 750,000 zebra marching
ahead of 1.2 million wildebeest as they cross this amazing landscape.
9.
Africa has over 25% of the world’s
bird species.
Africa has over 25% of the world’s
bird species.
10.
Africa is home to the world’s largest
living land mammal, the Elephant and the world tallest, the Giraffe
Africa is home to the world’s largest
living land mammal, the Elephant and the world tallest, the Giraffe
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