Africa Quiz

Africa is the largest continent in the world.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Africa is the second-largest continent, with a total area of around 20% of the total surface of land on our planet.

In how many sub-sections is Africa divided?

• 4

• 5

• 6

Answer explanation

It is divided up into five subsections: North Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa.

How many countries are there in Africa?

• 26

• 54

• 72

What is the largest city in Africa?

• Cairo, in Egypt

• Cape town, in South Africa

• Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Answer explanation

Kinshasa has around 15 million inhabitants.

How many languages are spoken in Africa?

• Between 50 and 100.

• Between 100 and 1000.

• More than 1000.

Answer explanation

There are at least 3,000 different ethnic groups in Africa and around 2,000 different languages are spoken.

The oldest continually operating university in the world is in Africa.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The University of al-Qarawiyyin, in Fez, Marroco, was founded 859 CE.

The Sahara is the biggest desert in the world.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The Sahara is very big and is part of 11 countries. However, the biggest desert in the world is the Antarctic desert.

Madagascar is the largest island in the African continent.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the largest country in Africa?

• Algeria

• Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Seychelles

Angola has more Portuguese speakers than Portugal.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Angola was colonised by Portugal in the 16th century, who traded slaves to Brazil and other countries. Nowadays, Angola is the second-largest Portuguese-speaking country.