1. about Africa's geography?
What do you know
about Africa's geography?

2. Africa is A Country
People often refer to "Africa" as if it is a country rather than a continent. Well, it is a continent and home to 54 independent, unique countries with South Sudan being the latest addition in July 2011.

3. Africa does not have any technology
“Mobile phone subscriptions have grown faster in Africa than any other region in the world.”

4. Africa is bigger than the United States
Africa is also bigger than most people think it is, even if they know it covers 30,221,000 sq km (11,679,000 sq miles). If you combine the USA, China, India, Europe and Japan – they all fit into Africa. In fact the USA fits into the African continent three times!

5. How big is Africa in relation to the United States?

6. How big is Africa ?
It’s BIG!! 12 million square miles to be exact!

7. Africa is Dangerous and Violent
With wars, revolutions, pirates and child soldiers making the news, it's really no wonder that the myth about Africa being a dangerous place is a common one.

8. Africa is Poor
South Africa is an incredibly wealthy country. In fact its GDP outranks that of Belgium and Sweden. It has many natural resources, a good education system, excellent universities, sparkling business districts and very advanced hospitals.

9. It's Always Hot in Africa
It snows in Africa, yes it does. Both northern and southern Africa experience cold winters with frequent frost, as well as hot summers.

11. Does Africa have a diverse climate?
Is it more than just a desert?

12. What four climate zones are present?
Desert
Rainforest
Coastal
Savanna

13. How does the Nile flow?

22. Activity and Journal Entry
If you had to move to _______ area in Africa today, how would you pack? How would you prepare for your move? Once you got there how would you adapt to the conditions there?
Describe the climate, compare to N.Y.