Some Interesting Facts about Africa that You Don’t Know

Do you know that Africa is one of the most interesting continents in the world because it has been proven that human life begun there?  About five million years ago, the oldest and most ancient humanoid bones were found in Africa.

Some interesting facts about Africa also includes the following:

•    Population. – a complete census of the population was never done in Africa due to its huge size
•    Inhabitants – plenty of wild animals and a large number of tribal beings live there
•    Language – over a thousand varieties are being used in the entire area

Nature and Tourist Attractions

Africa has the shortest coastlines and bays.  The largest desert in the world – Sahara Desert – is found there.  In fact this desert is so huge that it is said to be larger than continental U.S.  Another desert is the Namib Desert which is considered to be the oldest living desert today.

If you want to see an abundant and diverse wildlife, you better check out Africa.  With its gorillas, great white sharks, and 2,300 species of birds (among others), you will never run out of animals to watch.

The famous Nile River, wonderful Victoria Falls, and the big Fish River Canyon – these tourist spots contain some interesting facts about Africa.  Added to that, this continent also boasts of the best surf spots globally.

Business and Economy
Starting a business in Ethiopia (one of the African countries) would only cost you about $75.  However, this country also has the least access to a safe sanitation.  On the other hand, Kenya and South Africa are considered to be the most affluent countries in the continent.

It would take you seven days to start your business in Mauritius and Madagascar, while in Guinea Bissau, it will take 233 days.  And if you want to do trading, there are some interesting facts about Africa that you should know – Ethiopia has one mobile phone for every 100 people and nearly no one has access to internet in Liberia.

Diseases and Medicine

Almost 25 million people have AIDS in Africa and 90% of all the world’s malaria cases are there.  Still, you can find the largest hospital in the world which is housed in Soweto.

There are thousands of women dying while giving birth.  In Sierra Leone alone, 2,000 out of 100,000 women die during live birth.  However, this figure goes down to 15 women in Mauritius.

And since Africa appears to be truly unique, you will definitely be fascinated by its culture too.  So before you visit, make sure that you get to know some interesting facts about Africa and the countries comprising it. GP