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Because only the coastal areas had been explored so map makers had to leave a dark area to represent the undiscovered areas. So basically the entire of the inside of Africa was dark.
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Which continent is called the black continent?
Africa was called the "Dark Continent."Africa was called the "Dark Continent."Africa was called the "Dark Continent."Africa was called the "Dark Continent."Africa was called the "Dark Continent."Africa was called the "Dark Continent."
Where continent was referred to as the 'Dark Continent'?
Africa.
Which continent is known as 'dark continent'?
Africa.
What nicknames became attached to Africa?
The Dark Continent
Why did the aprica called the dark continents?
Africa was called the Dark Continent because no outsider dared to go into the interior of the continent. It was filled with jungles and unknown diseases. That is why Europeans especially stuck to the coast.
What nickname was given to Africa from all the deaths of explorers?
I believe that it was called "The dark continent." Dark had nothing to do with skin color.
Why is Australia known as the dark continent?
Australia is not known as the "Dark Continent", that would be Africa.
Which continent is also called the dark continent?
Africa is sometimes referred to as the "dark continent." This term has historical origins related to the unexplored nature of the continent by early European explorers. It is considered outdated and carries negative connotations.
Why was West Africa called the dark continent given its political background?
because they were sold as slaves
In the dark continent why is the poem entitled the dark continent?
The poem "The Dark Continent" is likely titled as a reference to Africa, which has been historically called the "Dark Continent" due to its perceived mystery and unfamiliarity to outsiders. The title may also suggest themes of colonization, exploitation, and the struggles faced by the continent and its people.
Africa is referred to as what?
The Dark Continent
What is ment by 'dark continent'?
Africa
