Interesting Facts About Africa And Its Countries
Tuesday, 01 December 2009 08:23 | 
Written by Yamashita Kazuma
If you are looking for small, backwards villages to huge modern cities, Africa is the place to go. Incredibly, 12 percent of the population of the world, some 840 million people, live in the 49 countries that make up this continent. Learning about the countries on this continent can become an exciting pastime.
If you are looking for small, backwards villages to huge modern cities, Africa is the place to go. Incredibly, 12 percent of the population of the world, some 840 million people, live in the 49 countries that make up this continent. Learning about the countries on this continent can become an exciting pastime.
The population is made up of many different tribes and people groups. Each tribe and people group has its own distinct way of living. Their culture and customs are all different. Each country has its own indigenous people, plus different ethnic groups that have arrived over the years.
Did you know that the Sudan has more pyramids than any other country? Because the pyramids in Egypt are more well-known, most people think of Egypt as the land with the most pyramids, but that isn't true. Sudan has a minimum of 223 pyramids. They are fascinating structures measuring 75 to over 100 feet high with extremely steep sides.
One of the most interesting countries on the continent is Libya. This country is mostly desert. Deserts cover 90 percent of the country, and are rich in petroleum deposits. This has made Libya the ninth richest country on the continent.
An enormous desert covers almost 90 percent of Libya's land. This same desert makes it Africa's ninth richest country. It is rich in petroleum. Very few people live in the country of Libya.
This is an interesting fact about Africa that children will enjoy. The Goliath frog is found in Cameroon and Equitorial Guinea. Its body grows to be 12 inches long and when it is stretched out, it measures up to 30 inches. This frog is as large as some house cats! Interestingly, the tadpole is the same size as other species of frog. They can jump up to 10 feet. Even though you would think they made a loud sound, they are, surprisingly, mute.
One of the most exciting continents in the world is Africa. Its teeming wild life and intriguing Safaris have made it a popular vacation spot. It's a place that still attracts adventurers.
If you are looking for small, backwards villages to huge modern cities, Africa is the place to go. Incredibly, 12 percent of the population of the world, some 840 million people, live in the 49 countries that make up this continent. Learning about the countries on this continent can become an exciting pastime.
The population is made up of many different tribes and people groups. Each tribe and people group has its own distinct way of living. Their culture and customs are all different. Each country has its own indigenous people, plus different ethnic groups that have arrived over the years.
Did you know that the Sudan has more pyramids than any other country? Because the pyramids in Egypt are more well-known, most people think of Egypt as the land with the most pyramids, but that isn't true. Sudan has a minimum of 223 pyramids. They are fascinating structures measuring 75 to over 100 feet high with extremely steep sides.
One of the most interesting countries on the continent is Libya. This country is mostly desert. Deserts cover 90 percent of the country, and are rich in petroleum deposits. This has made Libya the ninth richest country on the continent.
An enormous desert covers almost 90 percent of Libya's land. This same desert makes it Africa's ninth richest country. It is rich in petroleum. Very few people live in the country of Libya.
This is an interesting fact about Africa that children will enjoy. The Goliath frog is found in Cameroon and Equitorial Guinea. Its body grows to be 12 inches long and when it is stretched out, it measures up to 30 inches. This frog is as large as some house cats! Interestingly, the tadpole is the same size as other species of frog. They can jump up to 10 feet. Even though you would think they made a loud sound, they are, surprisingly, mute.
One of the most exciting continents in the world is Africa. Its teeming wild life and intriguing Safaris have made it a popular vacation spot. It's a place that still attracts adventurers.
About the Author:
Yamashita Kazuma is intrigued by all things African and plans to visit Africa as soon as he is able to.