• A continent of 55 countries
  • 1/8th of the total population of earth
  • 60+% populations – depends on subsistence farming
  • 1/5th share of the total land surface
  • 2nd largest continent
  • Mostly underdeveloped economies (except South Africa and countries of north Africa)
  • Largest – Algeria – occupies 7% land territory
  • Smallest – Seychelles – 115 islands
  • Travel destinations – Morocco, South Africa, Egypt, Tunisia, Mauritius, Seychelles
  • Population growth rate – 3% per annum  – Britannica
  • Young population – more than 2/3rd in every African country (younger than 15) – Britannica

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