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Introduction. Africa is the world’s second largest continent. More than 50 countries make up the continent. More than one-eighth of the world’s population lives there. Land and Climate. Africa’s landscape is varied. The northern and western parts of the continent are generally lower and more level than the eastern and southern areas.
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Africa is the world’s second largest continent (after Asia). It makes up about one-fifth of the total land surface of Earth. There are more than 50 independent countries in Africa and on the islands off its coasts. Most of Africa was controlled by European countries from the 19th century until after World War II.
The coasts of northern Africa were known to peoples of Europe and Asia since ancient times. Non-Africans later gained knowledge of the western, southern, and eastern coasts. However, the interior of Africa remained largely a mystery to foreigners until the mid-19th century.
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People come to South Africa to see the country’s great natural beauty and to learn about its diverse culture. The country has several national parks, including Kruger and Garden Route. National botanical parks, such as Kirstenbosch, dot the country. Mining and manufacturing are also very important.
The continent of Africa borders the southern half of the Mediterranean Sea. The Atlantic Ocean is to the west and the Indian Ocean is to the Southeast. Africa stretches well south of the equator to cover more than 12 million square miles making Africa the world's second largest continent.
