Explanation

• South Africa is known as the “Rainbow Nation.”
• The term was popularized by Desmond Tutu.
• It reflects the country’s diverse cultures, languages, and races.
• Became famous after the end of apartheid (1994).

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• The second Largest Continent (by Area) of the World is Africa.
• They cover an area more than three times that of the United United States.
• It covers an area of 30,370,000 square kilometers.
• It is 20.39 % total area of the earth and 6% of its total surface area.
• It is called the Dark Continent.

Additional information:

• First and Largest Continents by area: Asia.
• Second Largest Continents by area: Africa.
• Third Largest Continents by area: North America.
• Fourth Largest Continents by area: South America.
• Fifth Largest Continent by area: Antarctica.
• Sixth Largest Continent by area: Europe.
• Seventh and Smallest Continents by area: Australia.
• Zealandia is considered the 8th Continent.
  
• Australia is the flattest Continent.

Last verified on 07-03-2026

Explanation

• Red Sea Location: Between Arabian Peninsula (Asia) and Northeastern Africa
  • Type: Sea (arm of the Indian Ocean)
  • Connection to Ocean: Via Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
  • Distinct Feature: Unlike the Caspian or Aral Seas, it has direct connection to the ocean
  • Length: ~2,300 km long
  • Borders: Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea (Africa) and Saudi Arabia, Yemen (Asia)

Last verified on 10-02-2026

Explanation

• Algeria is the largest country in Africa by land area and population.

Additional information:

• The second largest by area: Congo
• The second largest by population: Ethiopia

Last verified on 10-02-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Launch Date: 9 July 2002, Durban, South Africa
• Members: 55 member states, 9 observer states
• Purpose: Replaced the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) to promote unity, development, and peace in Africa

Additional information:

• OAU Background: Established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa by 32 signatory governments
• OAU Disbanded: 9 July 2002

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

About G20 summit 2025

Venue: South Africa

Theme: Solidarity, equality, and sustainability

Note: 19th G20 summit has held in Brazil in 2024

Additional information:

G20, Group of the Twenty, is a global organization

G20 was founded in 1999

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Explanation

The Equator and Prime Meridian both pass through Africa.

Therefore, Africa lies in the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Hemispheres.

Explanation

 Kilimanjaro is the highest peak on the African continent with an elevation of 5895 meters

It has three stratovolcanic cones:

• Kibo
• Mawnezi
• Shira

Lumi and Pangani rivers originated from this mountain system

Asad Ali Memon Pakistani mountaineer becomes the first Asian to summit Mount Kilimanjaro within 24 hours

while

The highest peak in Asia is MT. Everest 

Mt. Elbrus and Mt. Kosciuszko are the highest peaks in Europe and Australia 

Explanation

Africa has been declared free from wild polio 

ARCC declared Africa " Free of Wild Polio" on 25 August 2020.

ARCC stands Africa Regional Commission for the Certification

Nigeria is the last African country to be declared free from wild polio

while 

According to UNICEF, Pakistan will be polio-free by the end of: 2023

Explanation

Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Egypt are contiguous transcontinental countries.

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1. Russia: spans Continent Europe and Continent Asia
2. Turkey: spans Continent Europe and Continent Asia
3. Kazakhstan: spans Continent Europe and Continent Asia
4. Egypt: spans Continent Africa and Continent Asia