different countries
which countries have the continent's most populous country (over 236 million) and world’s 6th largest. Located in West Africa, its capital is Abuja, while Lagos is the largest city.
Nigeria
which dessert is the world's largest hot desert, but it's not all sand, as most is rocky plains; it experiences extreme temperature swings, was once green, hosts diverse wildlife, and contains underground water sources like oases, with the Nile being its main river.
Sahara
which river is the world's longest river, flowing north through 11 African countries, crucial for ancient Egyptian civilization, fed by the White and Blue Nile tributaries
Nile River
this moutain is Africa's tallest mountain and the world's highest free-standing peak, a dormant volcano in Tanzania with three cones (Kibo, Mawenzi, Shira) reaching 5,895m (19,341ft), featuring diverse climate zones from rainforest to arctic, and iconic vanishing glaciers, making it a popular but challenging climb for the "Seven Summits" challenge.
Mt.kilimanjaro
which countries are a transcontinental nation known for its ancient civilization, the Nile River, and the Suez Canal
Egypt
which dessert is a 5,400 km-long (3,350 miles) semi-arid transitional belt bridging the Sahara Desert to the north and the savannas to the south
Sahel
which river is the world's deepest (over 720 ft or 220 m) and second-most voluminous river, acting as a massive, 2,900-mile-long lifeline in Africa. It is unique as the only major river to cross the equator twice, flowing through the world's second-largest rainforest.
Congo river
this moutain is a massive 3,700 to 4,000-mile-long geological trench stretching from Syria in Asia to Mozambique in East Africa, formed 20–30 million years ago by shifting tectonic plates
Great rift valley
which country is Africa's second-largest country, rich in minerals, covered by the vast Congo Basin rainforest, and home to diverse peoples with over 200 languages, though it faces significant conflict and poverty despite its resources, with its capital Kinshasa being the world's largest French-speaking city
Congo
which dessert is a tropical grasslands covering roughly 20% of Earth's land surface, characterized by a mix of scattered trees, shrubs, and expansive grasses.
Savanna
this river is West Africa's longest at roughly 4,200 km, is unique for its "boomerang" shape,
The Nigeria river
this moutain is a 1,600-mile-long (2,500 km) mountain system in North Africa, traversing Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, and separating the Mediterranean/Atlantic coasts from the Sahara Desert
Atlas moutains
which country is located in Northeast Africa with Khartoum as its capital, is the continent's third-largest country, currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis due to a civil war that began in April 2023
Sudan
this dessert is a ~900,000 km² semi-arid sandy savanna in Southern Africa (mostly Botswana, Namibia, South Africa). Known as the "Great Thirst," it receives 110–500+ mm of rain annually, featuring red sands, grass, and trees. It has extreme temperature
Kalahari
what is the world largest tropical lake the world’s largest tropical lake, Africa's largest lake by area, and the primary reservoir for the Nile River. Shared by Tanzania (49%), Uganda (45%), and Kenya (6%), it is a relatively shallow, 400,000-year-old lake that has completely dried up in the past. It supports the world's largest freshwater fishery.
Lake victoria
this rainforest is a vital, hot, and humid biomes that cover less than 3% of Earth's surface yet house over 50% of its plant and animal species
Tropical rainforest
what countries is a diverse nation known as a premier safari destination and the home of the Maasai Mara’s wildlife migration
Kenya