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Jhonalyn V. Panaligan
Africa
Jhonalyn V. Panaligan
BSED III Social Studies
Location
Africa, the second-largest continent, is bounded
by the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the
Indian Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean. It is
divided in half almost equally by the Equator.
The continent includes the islands of Cape
Verde, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, and
Comoros.
Land area
Africa is the world's second-largest and
second-most populous continent, after Asia
in both cases. At about 30.3 million km2
(11.7 million square miles) including
adjacent islands, it covers 20% of Earth's
land area and 6% of its total surface area.
 Population
The current population of Africa is
1,427,279,369 as of Thursday, March 16, 2023,
based on the latest United Nations estimates.
Africa population is equivalent to 16.72% of
the total world population.
Most populated country in

Africa
Nigeria: 181 million inhabitants;
almost 16% of the African population
Least populated country

in Africa
Seychelles
The Seychelles's total population
was 107.4 thousand in January
2023
 Etymology
The origin of the name “Africa” is greatly
disputed by scholars. Most believe it stems
from words used by the Phoenicians,
Greeks, and Romans. Important words
include the Egyptian word Afru-ika,
meaning “Motherland”; the Greek word
aphrike, meaning “without cold”; and the
Latin word aprica, meaning “sunny.”
Historically, Africa is called, the Dark
Continent not because of complexion of the
original inhabitants but because most people
know about it. Africa is not a dark continent; it
is a land flushing with sunshine and vivid light.
It is the last of the continents to feel the
influence of Western civilization.
Independence Day
African Liberation
Day, aka Africa Day,
on May 25 is an
annual celebration of
African sovereign
rule, independence,
and African identity.
Countries in Africa
Algeria,Angola,Benin,Botswana,Burkina Faso
Burundi,Cameroon,Cape Verde,Central African
Republic,Chad,Camoros,Democratic Republic of the
Congo,Republic of the Congo,Djibouti,Egypt,Equatorial
Guinea,Eritrea,Ethiopia,Gabon,Gambia,Ghana
Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Ivory
Coast,Kenya,Lesotho,Liberia,Libya,Madagascar,Malawi,
Mali,Mauritania,Mauritius,Morocco,Mozambique,Namibia,Niger,
Nigeria,Rwanda,Sao Tome and Principe,Senegal,Seychelles,
Sierra Leone,Somalia,South Africa,South
Sudan,Sudan,Swaziland,Tanzania,Togo,Tunisia,Uganda,Zambia,
Zimbabwe
Top 10 Largest Countries in
Africa (by total area):

Algeria — 2,384,741 km² (919,595 mi²)

Congo (Democratic Republic of) — 2,344,860 km²
(905,356 mi²)
Sudan — 1,854,105 km² (715,874 mi²)
Libya — 1,759,540 km² (679,362 mi²)
Chad — 1,284,000 km² (495,755 mi²)
 Niger — 1,267,000 km² (489,191 mi²)
Angola — 1,246,700 km² (481,354 mi²)
Mali — 1,240,190 km² (478,840 mi²)
South Africa — 1,219,090 km² (470,693 mi²)
Ethiopia — 1,136,242 km² (438,705 mi²)
Richest country in Africa
Egypt
Poorest country in Africa
Burundi
Language
The most widely spoken languages of Africa,
Swahili (200 million), Yoruba (45 million),
Igbo (30 million), and Fula (35 million) all
belong to the Niger-Congo family.
 Religion
The major faiths practiced i
Africa are Christianity,
Islam, Hinduism, traditiona
African religions and
Judaism.
Climate
The six main climate zones of Africa are
found to the north and south of the
equator, namely, Equatorial, Humid
Tropical, Tropical, Semi- desert
(Sahalian), Mediterranean and Desert.
Seasons of Africa
Summer - Calving Season (Dec-March)
Autumn - Green Season (March - June)
Winter - Jump Season (July - Aug)
Spring Time - Dry Season (Sept- Nov)
10 Facts
1.It is the second largest continent of the world.
2.There are 54 countries in Africa
3.Africa has the world’s largest desert – sort of!
4. It is home to the world’s longest river, The Nile
5.Most of the world’s diamonds come from Africa
6. Africa makes 70% of the world’s cocoa beans
7.Our earliest ancestors originated from Africa
8. 1.4 billion people live in Africa
9. There are over 2000 different languages spoken
in Africa
10. More people are attacked by hippos than any
other animal in Africa
Culture and tradition
There is a political or racial split between
North Africa, Sub Saharan Africa; which in
turn was divided into great number of
ethnic cultures. African cultures are diverse
and varied and not static which have been
impacted upon by both internal and
external forces.
The courtship dance of the
Wodaabe
The lip plates of the Mursi
The bull jumping of the Hamar
The red ochre of the Himba
The spitting of the Maasai
Lobola
This is one traditional
custom in Africa where the
groom pays the father of
the bride in order to
compensate for the loss of
the man’s daughter
 Wedding Rites
The wedding is held at night
when the moon is full. It is
considered bad luck if the
wedding takes place when the
moon is not bright. The bride
parents do not attend because it
is too sad for them and the
event is intended to be a joyous
one.
 The Rite of Passage/
Circumcision
It is a controversial
African custom that
varies from tribe to tribe.
Circumcision, which is
usually performed on
males, is in some
cultures, performed on
females as well.
 Music and Dance
Music and dance in Africa are a
mix of traditional and modern
which are observed during birth and
marriage celebrations. Traditional
dancers are often wear mask made
from wood or animal skins. Mask
can be form of a person or animal
or a mixture of both.
 African clothing
Ken-te
Kente is a unisex traditional African
clothing that finds its history among
the Ashanti and Ewe people of
Ghana. It is made out of cloth strips
of silk and/or cotton, designed to fit
the cloth’s patterns.
Historical Places
The Castle of Good Hope
South Africa’s oldest
surviving colonial building
was built by the Dutch
East India Company as a
replenishment station for
their ships journeying from
Europe to the East on
trading expeditions.
Historical Places
Bo- KAAP Museum
Showcases Islamic
heritage in the cheerful
Bo-Kaap neighborhood of
multi-colored houses
established centuries back
by freed slaves who hailed
from South East Asia and
practiced the muslim faith.
Significant Events
The Dutch Cape Colony
was the first European
settlement in South Africa
established by the Dutch
in 1652 for the purpose of
resupplying ships as they
sailed around the southern
trip of Africa.
The British Cape Colony
and the Great Trek
Great Britain captured the
Cape Colony from the
Dutch in 1806 and began
to impose English Law on
Afrikaners.
In 1833, the British
government abolished
slavery altogether.
The African Wars
The Battle of Blood River
symbolized their position; they
were surrounded on all sides by
hostile enemies, fighting to
maintain their culture. Similar
African wars continued, until the
conquest of almost all Africans
were complete in the late 1800’s
The Union of South Africa

The British granted

independence to South
Africa in 1910, after an
international outcry over
their treatment of Afrikaners
during the war and
assurances that British
industries were protected.
 TOP 7
FAMOUS CELEBRATION AND FESTIVALS IN
AFRICA
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Mombasa
The Mombasa Carnival
Carnivalis the biggest and most
engaging festival in Kenya and is organized by the
Ministry of Tourism. The event which usually takes
place in November revolves around two parades that
converge on Moi Avenue with Mombasa's
multicultural communities represented by floats,
costumes, music and dance.
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Festival of the Dhow Countries 

Is an annual event and now one of the biggest in

East Africa. Art and culture from Africa, the Indian
Ocean Islands, the Gulf States, Iran and India is
featured at the festival. The event is usually held in
the first 2 weeks of July and each year has a specific
theme.
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National Arts Festival
Africa’s largest cultural event and African celebrations, this annual
extravaganza sees the normally quiet streets of Grahamstown transformed
into a hive of colorful activity which attracts local and international stars
alike.
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Hermanus Whale Festival
Described as an ‘Enviro-Arts’ festival, the real stars of this
show are the migrating Southern Right Whales, who are the
main focus of this South African celebrations. Hermanus is
renowned as the best land-based whale-watching destination
in the world, and each year some100,000 visitors flock to the
pretty seaside town to experience the whales, enjoy some
truly delicious food and revel in great music and a festive
atmosphere!
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Maitisong Festival
The festival includes traditional music, dance and theatre. The
celebration lasts nine days and sees the entire city in carnival
mode. There are several venues around Gaborone where
international and local artists perform theatre, music, dance,
slam poetry, and comedy.
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Abu Simbel Festival
Is a bi-annual event that takes place at the spectacular
temple of Ramses II in the south of Egypt. On two days
of the year the central chamber of the temple is
illuminated by the sun.
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The Gerewol Festival 
is an annual courtship ritual competition among the
Woddabe Fula people in Niger. Young men dressed in
elaborate ornamentation and made up in traditional face
painting gather in lines to dance and sign, each vying for
the attentions of single young women.