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The second Largest Continent (by Area) of the World is Africa.

They cover an area more than three times that of the United United States.

It covers an area of 30,370,000 square kilometers.

It is 20.39 % total area of the earth and 6% of its total surface area.

It is called the Dark Continent.

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First and Largest Continents by area: Asia.

Second Largest Continents by area: Africa.

Third Largest Continents by area: North America.

Fourth Largest Continents by area: South America.

Fifth Largest Continent by area: Antarctica.

Sixth Largest Continent by area: Europe.

Seventh and Smallest Continents by area: Australia.

Zealandia is considered the 8th Continent.

Australia is the flattest Continent.

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Algeria is the largest country in Africa by land area.

The second largest by area is Congo in Africa.

Smallest country: Seychelles

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Nigeria is the largest, with a population.

The second largest population is Ethiopia in Africa.

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Lesotho is a democratic, sovereign and independent country with the unique characteristic of being totally surrounded by its neighbour, the Republic of South Africa.

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African Union (AU) launched: 9 July 2002

 African Union (AU) members: 55 member states

African Union (AU) secretariat:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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 Kilimanjaro is the highest peak on the African continent with an elevation of 5895 meters

It has three stratovolcanic cones:

• Kibo
• Mawnezi
• Shira

Lumi and Pangani rivers originated from this mountain system

Asad Ali Memon Pakistani mountaineer becomes the first Asian to summit Mount Kilimanjaro within 24 hours

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The highest peak in Asia is MT. Everest 

Mt. Elbrus and Mt. Kosciuszko are the highest peaks in Europe and Australia 

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• There are 54 independent states in Africa.
• These countries are recognized as sovereign nations and are members of the African Union.

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Nigeria is the largest, with a population.

The second largest population is Ethiopia in Africa.

Algeria is the largest country in Africa by land area.

The second largest by area is Congo in Africa.

Smallest country: Seychelles

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The equator passes through 13 countries:

1.      Ecuador,

2.      Colombia,

3.      Brazil,

4.      Sao Tome & Principe,

5.      Gabon,

6.      Republic of the Congo,

7.      Democratic Republic of the Congo,

8.      Uganda,

9.      Kenya,

10.  Somalia,

11.  Maldives,

12.               Indonesia

13.               Kiribati.

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Red sea separates the continent of Asia and Africa.

The Isthmus of Suez in eastern Egypt connects the continents of Africa and Asia and separates the Mediterranean sea and the Red Sea