Africa's Location
Geography: KS3, topic 17.1.9
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Test yourself on Africa's Location
Where does the equator cross through Africa?
Who used to control most of the borders between countries in Africa?