🌍 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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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5. Madagascar is Home to Unique Wildlife
Over 90% of wildlife in Madagascar is found nowhere else on Earth, including lemurs, fossa, and baobab trees.

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6. Africa Has the World’s Shortest People
The Mbenga, Mbuti, and Twa people—collectively known as “Pygmies”—are some of the shortest people in the world, with an average height of about 4 ft 11 in (150 cm).

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7. Lake Victoria is the Largest Tropical Lake
Located between Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, Lake Victoria is the largest tropical lake in the world and the second-largest freshwater lake by surface area.

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8. Africa Has a Rich Fossil History
Africa is often referred to as the "Cradle of Humankind." Fossils of early humans dating back millions of years have been found in places like Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

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9. Africa is the Youngest Continent
Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 60% of the population under the age of 25. This presents both great potential and unique challenges.

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10. There’s a Place in Africa Where It Snows
While much of Africa is hot, snowfall occurs regularly in places like Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Atlas Mountains (Morocco), and Lesotho, a country entirely above 1,400 meters elevation.