Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent after Asia. At about 30.3 million km 2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 20% of Earth 's land area and …

2 days ago · Where is Africa located in the world? How many countries are there in Africa? What are some major physical features of Africa? What are some of the main languages and cultures found in …

Widely recognized as the birthplace of humankind, Africa saw the rise of great kingdoms, faced the transatlantic slave trade, colonization and Apartheid. Illustration by Eduardo Ramón Trejo....

Many Africans speak Igbo, Swahili, Kanuri, and Yoruba, among other languages. The African continent covers an area of 11,698,000 square miles (30,300,000 km2), stretching from the Mediterranean Sea …

Jun 4, 2025 · Widely believed to be the “cradle of humankind,” Africa is the only continent with fossil evidence of human beings (Homo sapiens) and their ancestors through each key stage of their …

The Encyclopaedia provides Africans a body of truth to guide and unite them in their development with foundations in all aspect of the African life including history, legal, economic, religion, architecture …

Jan 14, 2025 · It is what has earned Africans the title of “sons and daughters of the soil,” a phrase that speaks to the deep connection between people and land, between identity and history. Ultimately, …

For many thousands of years, Africans have contributed to the cultural heritage of the world, creating masterful works of astonishing innovation and creativity. Today, over 680 million people live in Africa. …

6 days ago · Misconception: Africans speak African. Misconception: Africa is always hot. Misconception: Wild animals roam among the African people. Misconception: All native Africans have dark skin.

Dec 26, 2025 · An Afrikaner flew to the United States expecting protection. Instead, he has spent months locked up in Georgia alongside hundreds of other immigrants.