africa, n.Trivia

Africa is the only continent in the world that occupies all four hemispheres; north, south, east and west.

Africa is large --- 20% of the earth's land is located in Africa.

Maine is the closest U.S. state to Africa

Maine is the closest point in the US to Africa

Africa has more French-speaking people than France

Africa is divided into more countries than any other continent.

Africa is home to 54 sovereign nations.

Africa takes up 6% of the Earth’s total surface.

There are over 2,000 recognized languages spoken in Africa. Africa is the most language-rich continent on the planet.