Why is it important to know that Africa is not a country?

The most important thing to know — and we know you know this, but it must be said —is that Africa is not a country. It’s so diverse because Africa is really, really big — about as big as the combined landmasses of China, the United States, India, Japan and much of Europe.

What you need to know about Africa?

Africa is the second-largest continent in the world both in size and population. Arabic is also the most widely-spoken language in Africa. 3. Africa has the shortest coastline despite being the second largest continent in the world.

Is Africa a safe country?

Mauritius, Ghana, and Botswana are the three safest countries in Africa. This is according to the Global Peace Index. It compares three factors, which are explained in this post. Other safe African countries include Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Senegal, and Tanzania.

How was Africa named?

The name Africa was given to this continent by the ancient Romans and Greeks. The most commonly accepted theory states that the name came from Romans when they discovered land on the opposite side of the Mediterranean. They called this land after a Berber tribe that was living in the Carthage area at the time.

What will a United Africa have to be?

A United Africa will have to be a new government, a new nation of nations. A conglomerate of democratically elected officials who”s reach can not go beyond the demands or needs of the people.

Why has there been a great interest in dividing Africa?

There has been a great interest in Africa and an agenda to keep Africa divided. Because as long as it is divided it is dependent on foreign aide and vulnerable to manipulation and force. A United Africa will have to be a new government, a new nation of nations.

Does Africa have the right to define unity?

Africa has the right to define UNITY for herself and the diaspora alike. We musn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger. We must lay aside our egos and see the bigger picture that has kept foreign powers in fear of the rise of Africa.

Why is a United Africa a bad idea?

Because as long as it is divided it is dependent on foreign aide and vulnerable to manipulation and force. A United Africa will have to be a new government, a new nation of nations. A conglomerate of democratically elected officials who”s reach can not go beyond the demands or needs of the people.