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Geography | History Ecology | Culture Culture HIV and AIDs are thought to have originated in Africa. Ethiopia is rumored to have the ark of the covenant. Africa is home to the famous Pygmy tribes. The Maasai, in their bright red clothing, are probably the most familiar African tribe. An estimated 1800 languages are spoken throughout Africa. African art is often more abstract and symbolic then European art. The Afrikaners are the descendents of white South Africans, mostly Dutch. There are several jewish populations in Africa, some dating to antiquity. The ruins of Great Zimbabwe speak to Africa's ancient cultures. Ecology The lion, king of the beasts, is native to Africa. Giraffes, with their long necks, have an excellent view of Africa. Zebra, the stripped cousin of horses, are native to Africa. The legend of Mokele Membe survives in the Congo. Leopards hide in the trees of Africa. Hyena compete with lions on Africa's plains. African elephants are the largest living land animal. Whether you find it ugly or adorable, the warthog lives in Africa. Aardvark use their long tongs to eat termites in Africa. Ethiopia suffered a devastating famine in the 1980's. Geography Africa is the second largest continent in the world, by area. Africa is the second largest continent in the world, by population. The continent of Africa is separated from Europe by the Mediterranean Sea. Africa is connected to Asia by the Isthmus of Suez. Africa's is northernmost point of is in the nation of Morocco. The Nile is one of the largest rivers on earth. The Sahara desert is largest non-polar desert in the world. Africa's highest peak is on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Africa has vast stores of diamonds, gold and other natural resources. History The Romans called Africa “the land of the Fri”. Although Egypt was once thought part of Asia, the ancient geographer Ptolemy considered it part of Africa. The "Middle Passage" was a term used for one 18th century trade route that brought slaves to America from Africa. Ethiopia was the only nation in Africa that was not colonized by Europeans, and expelled an Italian attempt in the 19th century. For hundreds of years sailors rounded the Cape of Good Hope, which marked the split between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest structure in the world for more than 4000 years. The ancient civilization of Carthage lies in Northern Africa. Liberia was settled by former American slaves, who came back to Africa.

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