Africa is the world’s second-largest as well as second-most populous continent. This most beautiful and diverse continent is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Isthmus of Suez and the Red Sea to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Africa contains 54 sovereign states and is home to 1.3 billion human beings. Africa, specifically Eastern Africa is widely considered as the place of origin of humans. Probably the most important cradle of our civilisation.
54
Countries
11.8
Million Square Miles
1.216
Billion People
6
Timezones