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South Africa is the southernmost country on the African continent. It is not, and never was, disconnected from the rest of Africa, not in a literal sense, that is.
But in the days of apartheid there were vast ideological differences dividing South Africa and the rest of Africa where former colonies of European powers had achieved independence. Save for a few African countries bordering South Africa -- countries that were economically obliged to maintain ties with it -- Africa as a continent severed all relations with the south. South African planes were not even allowed to fly over Africa to Europe, but had to take the route above the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoMany years of tectonic activity caused the two plates to move slowly apart from each other.
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What peninsula separate Asia from Africa?
Sinai peninsula
What two mountain ranges separate India from the rest of Asia?
The Himalayas and the Hindu KushThe Himalayan Mountains separate India from the rest of Asia. Currently, India is part of Asia, though it is believed that they use to be part of Africa, and then became a subcontinent, and then became joint with Asia, the shifting of the plates is what is believed to have formed these mountain ranges.
Does the highest mountains in the world separate India from Africa?
No. The Himalayas are largest mountains in the world and are between much of India and the rest of Asia. Africa is a long way from India.
Which is larger Asia Russia or Africa?
Russia is not part of Asia..it is part of Europe..Africa is the largest continent!! this is
Is Malaysia in Africa or Asia?
asia (=
Is Asia a part of Africa?
No. Asia and Africa are separate continents.
What features separate Asia from Africa?
Water.
Is Africa Asia?
no, they are two separate continents.
What continents does the mediteranean sea separate?
Europe and Africa (it also touches Asia but does not separate it from any continent)
What continents does the Arabian sea separate?
Asia and Africa
What peninsula separate Asia from Africa?
Sinai peninsula
When did Asia separate from Africa?
Befor i did jo MAMA
Is Africa a part of Asian countries?
Africa is a continent, not a country. Africa has over 50 countries. It is a separate continent to Asia, so no country in Africa is part of Asia.
What waterway helps separate Asia from Africa?
The Suez Canal. (:
Is Africa separated from Asia by the Ural mountains?
No, Africa is not separated from Asia by the Ural Mountains. The Ural Mountains are located in Russia and primarily separate Europe from Asia. Africa and Asia are separate continents with the Red Sea and the Suez Canal acting as the main geographical features between them.
What part of Asia is Africa in?
No part of Africa is in Asia. They are separate continents. They are neighbouring continents, meeting at the northeast of Africa. A small part of Egypt is in Asia, though generally Egypt is considered to be an African country.
What is man-made waterway that helps separate Asia and Africa?
The Suez canal
