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

Explanation

First 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,

Smallest Continents by area: Australia.

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The continent of Africa is called the Dark Continent.

 Zealandia is considered as 8th Continent

Australia is the flattest Continent

Africa Continent has the highest number of Countries

Explanation

Ethiopia officially declared the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

This is Africa's largest hydropower project, over which there was a diplomatic dispute between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt for years.

This dam is located on the Blue Nile River.

Its construction work was completed in 2025.

The height of the dam is about 145 meters. 

Its lengths is about 1,800 meters.

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Explanation

In 2024, Ethiopia and Egypt, both located in Africa, were members of BRICS 

Nigeria and Uganda became partner countries of the grouping in 2025

Additional information 

BRICS founded: June 2009

BRICS Member countries:

1. Brazil
2. Russia
3. India
4. China
5. South Africa
6. Egypt
7. Ethiopia
8. Iran
9. Saudi Arabia
10. The United Arab Emirates 

BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China

BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 

Explanation

The Isthmus of Suez is a narrow strip of land in Egypt that connects the continents of Asia and Africa.

It is also the location of the Suez Canal, a vital waterway linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

Explanation

Nigeria is the largest, with a population.

The second largest population is Ethiopia in Africa.

Algeria is the largest country in Africa by land area.

The second largest by area is Congo in Africa.

Smallest country: Seychelles

Explanation

The Strait Gibraltar connects two large water bodies, the Atlantic Ocean & Mediterranean Sea.

The Mediterranean Sea lies between Southern Europe and North Africa and accounts for about 0.7% of the global ocean area.

Mediterranean Sea stretches from the Atlantic Ocean on the west to Asia on the east and separates Europe from Africa.

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Explanation

South Africa is known as the "Land of the Protea."

Because the protea is the national flower

It is a symbol of the country.

Explanation

The countries who participated the most in the Paris Olympic Games 2024 belonged to Africa. 

More about Olympic Games 2024

Host: France, Paris

Opening: 26 July 2024

Closing: 11 August 2024

Mascot: Phrygian Cap

Official Song: Games Wide Open 

Explanation

The equator passes through 13 countries:

1.      Ecuador,

2.      Colombia,

3.      Brazil,

4.      Sao Tome & Principe,

5.      Gabon,

6.      Republic of the Congo,

7.      Democratic Republic of the Congo,

8.      Uganda,

9.      Kenya,

10.  Somalia,

11.  Maldives,

12.               Indonesia

13.               Kiribati.

ND5-07-2023