Africa Our Continent

What is the largest country in Africa?

• South Africa

• Algeria

• Lesotho

• Morocco

Answer explanation

Algeria is the biggest country in Africa, it has an area of 919,590 square miles

The longest river in Africa is the ......................

• Orange River

• Zambezi River

• Senegal River

• Nile River

Answer explanation

The Nile is the longest river in Africa. Its length is around 6,650 kilometers and its drainage basin covers 11 African countries.

The capital of Nigeria is?

Answer explanation

Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria, it is situated at the geographic midpoint of the country .

Draw the continent of Africa

Which ocean is on the east side of Africa?

• Indian ocean

• Atlantic ocean

Answer explanation

The Indian ocean is on the east side of Africa (right), the Atlantic ocean is on the west side of Africa (left)

Explain the difference between a physical map and a political map.

Answer explanation

Physical maps show natural features like mountains, rivers, and valleys. They may also include labels for bodies of water and mountain ranges. Physical maps use shading and coloration to show the Earth's elevation where as Political maps show the borders of countries, states, provinces, cities, and towns. They may also show the location of major cities and significant bodies of water. Political maps can also show election results or the distribution of political affiliations.

What is the largest desert in Africa called?

• Kalahari

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Namib

Answer explanation

The Sahara is a desert spanning across North Africa. With an area of 9,200,000 square kilometres, it is the largest hot desert in the world

Zanzibar belongs in Tanzania. True or false?

What is the capital city of Kenya?

• Nairobi

• Accra

• Dodoma

• Harambee

What is the capital city of Kenya?