Map Quiz Games - Africa
Africa is the world's second-largest continent after Eurasia, both in terms of area and population. Including its islands, Africa covers approximately 30,244,050 km² (about 11,675,000 square miles), which accounts for just over 20 percent of the Earth's land surface and around 6 percent of the planet's total area.
Roughly 22 million km² (around 8.5 million square miles) of the continent lie within the tropics, making Africa the hottest continent on Earth. In 2022, the population was estimated at around 1.4 billion people—more than one-sixth of the world’s total population.
The continent stretches approximately 8,000 kilometers (about 5,000 miles) from north to south, with its widest point measuring around 7,800 kilometers (about 4,850 miles) across.
Africa is a continent of vast size and exceptional diversity. It is made up of over 50 countries and spans a wide range of climates and landscapes. From the arid dunes of the Sahara Desert in the north to the dense rainforests of Central Africa, and from the savannas of the Serengeti to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, the continent offers an extraordinary variety of geographical features. Africa is also home to some of the world's longest rivers, including the Nile and the Congo, as well as large lakes such as Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika.
With a population exceeding 1.4 billion, Africa is the second most populous continent on Earth. Its cities range from sprawling capitals like Cairo and Lagos to smaller regional centers. Understanding the geography of Africa provides valuable insight into the diversity of its people, languages, and regions. Ekvis offers a comprehensive selection of geography quizzes designed to help you learn more about Africa. You can test your knowledge of countries, capitals, major cities, flags, physical geography, and more.
