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What is Africa?

A country A continent A group of islands A group of countries What is Africa?

A country A continent A group of islands A group of countries What is Africa? It’s a continent of course!

The land area of the USA would fit into Africa how many times?

The land area of the USA would fit into Africa how many times? It’s 3 times!

How many countries are there in the continent of Africa?

How many countries are there in the continent of Africa? It’s 54 countries!

Tropical Dry Cold Temperate What type of climate does Africa not have?

Tropical Dry Cold Temperate What type of climate does Africa not have? A cold one!

Rainforest Desert Grasslands Tundra Which of these biomes would you not find in Africa?

Rainforest Desert Grasslands Tundra Which of these biomes would you not find in Africa? No Tundra in Africa!

Nairobi Marrakech Johannesburg Cairo What is the capital city of Africa?

Nairobi Marrakech Johannesburg Cairo What is the capital city of Africa? There isn’t one - it’s a continent!

Penguins Parrots Tigers Gorillas Which of these animals do not live in Africa?

Penguins Parrots Tigers Gorillas Which of these animals do not live in Africa? No Tigers in Africa!

A tasty Kenyan dish A disease The highest mountain in Africa A language What is Kilimanjaro?

A tasty Kenyan dish A disease The highest mountain in Africa A language What is Kilimanjaro? It’s the mountain!

A cocktail The 4th largest island in the world A desert An 80s pop group Madagascar is…

A cocktail The 4th largest island in the world A desert An 80s pop group Madagascar is… The 4th largest island - and part of Africa!