Top 10 Interesting Facts About Africa
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π Top 10 Interesting Facts About Africa 1. Africa is Home to the World’s Oldest University The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco, was founded in 859 AD and is recognized by UNESCO and the Guinness World Records as the oldest continuously operating university in the world. 2. Over 2,000 Languages Are Spoken in Africa Africa is the most linguistically diverse continent, with over 2,000 distinct languages spoken. Nigeria alone has more than 500 languages . 3. The Sahara Desert is Expanding The Sahara , the world’s largest hot desert, is growing at a rate of around 0.5 miles per month due to climate change and human activities like overgrazing and deforestation. 4. Africa Has the World’s Largest Frog The Goliath frog , found in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, can grow up to 32 cm (12.6 inches) long and weigh over 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) —the size of a small cat! 5. Madagascar is Home to Unique Wildlife Over 90% of wildlife in Madagascar is found nowhere else...