Africa

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World map showing where Africa is
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World map showing where Africa is

Africa is a continent. It is separated:

[edit] Quick Facts

Africa is generally thought to be the continent where the first humans lived.

Africa is the second largest continent, making up a little over a fifth of the world's land.

Africa has many countries.

[edit] Animals

There are many animals (just like countries) there. Some are elephants, lions, snakes, giraffes, and a lot more.

Continents of the World
Asia | Africa | North America | Central America | South America | Antarctica | Europe | Eurasia | Eurafrasia | Australia
(The Pacific Islands are not part of any continent, but sometimes they are grouped with Australia as Oceania)


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