Geography of World – Continent – Africa

Africa is second largest continent.

Africa covers 20.4 % of total world land area

Africa is hottest continent.

Africa is separated from Europe by Mediterranean sea.

Africa is separated from Asia by Red Sea.

Number of countries:55

Number of land-locked countries: 16

Highest mountain: Mt Kilimanjaro

Biggest Country:Algeria

Smallest Country: Seychelles

Longest River: Nile

Biggest Desert: Sahara Desert

Biggest landlocked country: Chad