Africa is made up of 53 countries surrounded by oceans and lies along the equator, making it very hot. It has over 2,000 languages spoken across many tribes that have inhabited the continent for thousands of years. Major cities include Cairo, Pretoria, and Dar es Salaam. South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup and has 11 official languages. Africa is known for unique animals and changing climate endangers many. Food and water scarcity are problems as deserts and famine affect the continent.

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2. Africa is made up of 53 countries . It is surrounded by the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. It is a very hot continent because it lies on the Equator . Each country speaks it own language. Africa

3. Each country has its own flag.

4. African People African people have lived in Africa for thousands of years. It is the oldest inhabited continent. There are many different people groups and tribes across the continent of Africa. Their cultures vary from tribe to tribe. Some tribes… Zulu, Berber, Maasi, Bobo and many more.

5. Famous Cities Each country has its own capital city….. South Africa – Pretoria Tanzania – Dar es Salaam Kenya – Nairobi Egypt – Cairo Zambia – Lusaka Ivory Coast - Yamoussoukro

6. South Africa is hosting the Fifa World Cup 2010 South Africa is a nation of over 47-million people of diverse origins, cultures, languages and beliefs.

7. Most people who live in South Africa are African. There are 11 official languages including Afrikaans, Sepidi and English.

8. African Animals Africa is famous for its special and unique animals . They live on the plains of Africa. Many are now endangered because of poachers and changing environment.

10. African Foods Different foods are grown all over the continent. Because it is very hot some countries suffer from famine . Many people have to travel far to get water to drink.

11. Other Interesting Facts The tallest point in Africa is Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The longest river is the Nile . It is also the longest river in the world. The largest desert in Africa is the Sahara Desert . It covers about 12 countries. The Equator passes over 6 countries in Africa.