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Why Africa is dark continent and reasons for backwardness?
Africa was called the dark continent because nobody knew what was inside it. The only people who had explored it were the portugals and they had only made contact with a few coastal villages. This was in the 1600's or so and when the 1800's and 1900's rolled around, people began to ponder over the vast land. This lead to the discovery of diamonds, ruby, etc and thus lead thus triggered the scramble for Africa.
What line divides Africa and also marks the change in climate on the continent?
The equator.
What is the capital of North Africa and South Africa?
Africa is a continent, so it does not have a capital. It has lots of countries each with their own capital. Asia is also a continent, so it does not have a capital either. It also has lots of countries each with their own capital.
What are the three cultural zone of Africa?
Upper Guinea, Lower Guinea, and Angola Coast of Central Africa
What country is known as the power house of Africa?
South Africa is the power house of Africa and its also the most developed.
Which continent is the river Zaire located on?
The river Zaire is located in Africa. It is also known as the Congo River.
Which continent is also known as the dark continent?
Africaafrica or artic asiais haaadark contient
Which continents were left untouched by European explorers?
Europeans have explored every continent. Europeans never truly explored the continents until the First Age of Imperialism, where they mainly explored the Americas. Europeans never explored the interior of Africa because of its dense jungle areas until the Second Age of Imperialism, where they also explored Asia, Australia & Oceania, and even Antarctica.
Which continent is bigger africa or china?
South Africa is a country, not a continent. South Africa is one of over 50 countries that are in the continent of Africa. Asia is much bigger than South Africa and also bigger than Africa.
Why Africa is dark continent and reasons for backwardness?
Africa was called the dark continent because nobody knew what was inside it. The only people who had explored it were the portugals and they had only made contact with a few coastal villages. This was in the 1600's or so and when the 1800's and 1900's rolled around, people began to ponder over the vast land. This lead to the discovery of diamonds, ruby, etc and thus lead thus triggered the scramble for Africa.
In which continent is the country of Gambia?
in africa.. and its also the smallest country in the continent
On what continent is the primate known as the mandrill found?
The mandrill is found in Africa. They are the largest monkeys on Earth. They are also one of the only mammals to have any blue coloring.
Which continent is also the name of the continent?
Australia. (not Africa as some mistakenly believe)
Which continent is affected the most by whooping cough?
The continent of Africa is affected the most by whooping cough (also known as Pertussis). In particular, the country of Niger suffers the most from the disease.
What continent does a Ratels live in?
A Ratel also known as the Honey Badger is native to the continents of Africa, Southwest Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.
What Geographic features were explored in Africa in 19th century?
European explorers in the 19th century were concerned with finding the sources of Africa's rivers, such as the Nile and Niger. They also explored the Sahara Desert.
Is the continent of Africa mainly desert?
No, Africa also has large areas of savanna, rain forest and mountains. The desert is but one of the biomes of that continent.
