Africa

• Africa is made up of 53 countries.

• It is surrounded by the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.

• It is a very hot continent because it lies on the Equator.

• Each country speaks it own language.

Africa

Each country has its own flag.

African People• African people have

lived in Africa for thousandsof years. It is the oldest inhabited continent.

• There are many different people groups and tribes across the continent of Africa.

• Their cultures vary from tribe to tribe.

• Some tribes… Zulu, Berber, Maasi, Bobo and many more.

Famous Cities

Each country has its own capital city…..

South Africa – Pretoria

Tanzania – Dar es Salaam

Kenya – Nairobi

Egypt – Cairo

Zambia – Lusaka

Ivory Coast - Yamoussoukro

• South Africa is hosting the Fifa World Cup 2010

• South Africa is a nation of over 47-million people of diverse origins, cultures, languages and beliefs.

• Most people who live in South Africa are African.

• There are 11 official languages including Afrikaans, Sepidi and English.

African Animals

• Africa is famous for its special and unique animals.

• They live on the plains of Africa.

• Many are now endangered because of poachers and changing environment.

African Foods

Different foods aregrown all over thecontinent.

Because it is very hot some countries suffer from famine.

Many people have to travel far to get water to drink.

Other Interesting Facts

• The tallest point in Africa is Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

• The longest river is the Nile. It is also the longest river in the world.

• The largest desert in Africa is the Sahara Desert. It covers about 12 countries.

• The Equator passes over 6 countries in Africa.