Facts about Africa to Debunk Stereotypes

Africa accounts for ___% of the world's population

• 3

• 9

• 18

• 25

Africa is the ______-largest continent and the ______-most populous.

• second, second

• third, third

• second, third

• third, second

How many independent countries make up Africa?

• 24

• 38

• 54

• 67

What is the most populous African nation?

• Egypt

• South Africa

• Nigeria

• Algeria

Approximately what percent of Africans live in urban (city) areas?

• 13%

• 23%

• 33%

• 43%

Approximately what percent of Africans own a cell phone?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

Approximately ____ of Africans are considered middle income.

• 1/10

• 1/5

• 1/4

• 1/3

There are approximately _____ distinct languages spoken in Africa, and "African" is not one of them.

• 100

• 200

• 500

• 2,000

More Africans speak _____ than any other language.

• Arabic

• English

• French

• Swahili

If population projections are correct, ___% of the world's people will be African in 2100.

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40