Explanation

• Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to experience the fastest population growth among the major world regions.
• Its population growth is driven by relatively high fertility rates and a young population.

Additional information:

• In contrast, population growth in East Asia has slowed considerably, and some countries are experiencing population decline.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

Explanation

• Africa is known as the "Dark Continent"
• Because much of its land remained unexplored by Europeans for a long time.
• The world's second-largest and second-most populous continent after Asia

Additional information:

• First largest continent by area: Asia,
• Second largest continent by area: Africa,
• Third largest continent by area: North America,
• Fourth largest continent by area: South America,
• Fifth Largest Continent by area: Antarctica,
• Sixth Largest Continent by area: Europe,
• Smallest continent by area: Australia.

Last updated: 20-09-2026 by NA

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.
• It has the highest number of Countries.

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

African Union (AU) launched: 9 July 2002

 African Union (AU) members: 55 member states

African Union (AU) secretariat:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Among 55, 54 are members of the UN.

Note: Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), is not a member of the UN, but a member of the AU.

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Explanation

African Union (AU) launched: 9 July 2002

 African Union (AU) members: 55 member states

African Union (AU) secretariat:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Among 55, 54 are members of the UN.

Note: Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), is not a member of the UN, but a member of the AU.

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