Africa is the second largest continent and covers 5.7% of the earth's surface and 20% of its land.
North Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa, and West Africa are its subregions.
Africa's horizontal width and length are similar, which is one of its most intriguing features.
Two de facto independent states and 54 countries and territories are recognised.
Sudan. Algeria is presently Africa's biggest country. Egypt's capital and largest city is Cairo.
At 1,287,920,518 individuals, 16.87% of the world's population lives in Africa.
As the second largest continent, Africa has the most genetically diverse people.