Explanation

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.

Additional information:

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.