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 …

5 days ago · Africa, the second largest continent (after Asia), covering about one-fifth of the total land surface of Earth. The continent is bounded on the west by the Atlantic Ocean, on the north by the …

Priority Africa emphasizes education, culture, science, and communication as key tools to tackle challenges, strengthen national capacities, and celebrate the continent’s rich cultural heritage.

As of 2023, about 1.5 billion people lived in Africa, which is about 18.2% of the world's population. The continent is washed by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, the …

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6 days ago · November 20, 2025 • Trump has repeated debunked claims that Afrikaners are facing a "white genocide" in South Africa. Critics say the false statements are causing conflict in a country still...

Nov 19, 2025 · A list of the countries in Africa in alphabetical order. Discover the sovereign nations, regions, and members of the United Nations.

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Free political, physical and outline maps of Africa and individual country maps. Detailed geography information for teachers, students and travelers.