Africa's Diversity
Which African country has produced the greatest amount of the world's gold?
South Africa
Who has more Internet access: Africa or New York City?
NYC
Within 50, how close is Africa to Europe in miles?
9 (The Strait of Gibraltar)
Africa has more than 50% of the world's arable land (suitable for growing crops). True or False?
True -- 65%
What continent has greater deforestation: Africa or South America?
Africa (The rate is twice the average of other places in the world)
What's the most common language spoken in Africa?
Arabic (English is 2nd)
Considered the hottest continent, the hottest recorded temperature there was __?__, within 1 degree.
136 (a temperature of -11 was once recorded in Morocco)
Zambia had a space program. Its mission to go to Mars planned to have 12 people and what type of animal?
Cat
Africa has the world's largest reserves of uranium. True or False?
True
Even though Africa has massive reserves of cobalt, diamonds, chromium, and platinum, most Africans are poor. Why?
A few wealthy people own those resources and aren't good at sharing, AND/OR many of those people are from other countries.
Within 50, how many languages are spoken in Africa?
More than 2000
Lake Malawi has the greatest number of __?__ in the world?
Fish species (almost 500)
The 2nd Congo War (from 1998-2002) was the deadliest conflict in the world. True or False?
False. (5-million were killed, making it second only to WWII)
Nigeria has the greatest number of __?__ in the world, more than 4-times that of any other country.
Twins