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Africa's Location

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Africa's Location

Africa is the second largest continent in the world after Asia. There are 54 countries in Africa which have a wide range of climates, cultures and inhabitants.

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Location

  • The equator runs through the middle of Africa.
  • Most of the continent of Africa lies between the tropics (Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn).
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Oceans

  • Africa is surrounded by three oceans:
    • The Atlantic Ocean to the west.
    • The Indian Ocean to the east.
    • The Southern Ocean to the south.
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Borders

  • Most of the borders between countries were decided by European countries when they were in control.
  • 23 of the countries in Africa are smaller than the United Kingdom.
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Biomes

  • Africa has four main climate zones and so different biomes. A biome is a large region with its own climate and specific plants and animals that live there.

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