At about 30.3 million km 2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 20% of Earth 's land area and 6% of its total surface area. [9] . With nearly 1.4 billion people as of …

Dec 22, 2025 · Africa, the second largest continent (after Asia), covering about one-fifth of the total land surface of Earth. The continent is bounded on the west by the Atlantic Ocean, on the …

Nigeria Rwanda Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha Sao Tome and Principe Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somalia South Africa South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo Tunisia …

Mozambique beat Gabon 3-2 in an enthralling contest in Agadir to claim their first-ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures …

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Discover Africa from above in high-definition satellite imagery. From Abkhazian to Zulu—“Africa” goes by many names. Discover places selected for their distinct character and enduring …

Worldometer provides information about Africa's geography, population, countries, and other key facts, offering insights into the continent's significance and diversity.