Africa, the second-largest continent on Earth, is characterized by eight major physical regions, each with its own unique animal, plant, and human communities.

Jun 4, 2025 · Africa’s physical geography, environment and resources, and human geography can be considered separately. The origin of the name “Africa” is greatly disputed by scholars.

Nov 11, 2006 · And the African continent has one of the most unique physical geographies in the world: the world’s largest desert and longest river, plus mountains, plains, woodlands, valleys, …

Feb 21, 2025 · Africa is a continent rich in resources, including fertile agricultural land and vast mineral deposits.

May 9, 2024 · INTERACTIVE The Continents: Africa There are seven continents on Earth. Test your knowledge about Africa with this Kahoot!

Paul Salopek, a National Geographic Fellow and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, is conducting an experiment in slow journalism by retracing the journey of some of our human ancestors’ …

The Okavango Basin is the main source of water for a million people and is one of the most biodiverse places in Africa. It supports the world’s largest remaining elephant population as …

Feb 25, 2025 · The Indian subcontinent, once connected to Africa, collided with the Eurasian continent about 50 million to 55 million years ago, forming the Himalayas. The Indian …

Among Africa's many savanna regions, the Serengeti (or Serengeti Plains) is the most well-known. The Serengeti is a vast, undulating plain that stretches 30,000 square kilometers …

Mar 5, 2025 · The first cargo of African slaves arrived in Virginia from West Africa in 1619. By 1867, more than 12 million Africans had been kidnapped and forced onto slave ships to …