Geography Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the largest country in Africa by land area?
Algeria
True or False: Africa is home to the world’s longest river.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
Sahara
Which two countries are located at the southernmost tip of Africa?
South Africa and Namibia
What is the capital city of Kenya?
Nairobi
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a major language spoken in Africa? A) Swahili B) Arabic C) Spanish D) Hausa
C) Spanish
What are the three main regions of Africa?
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and East Africa
True or False: Africa is divided into 54 recognized countries.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ River is the longest river in Africa.
Nile
What is the primary economic activity in many African countries?
Agriculture
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major African cultural heritage site? A) Great Wall of China B) Pyramids of Giza C) Colosseum D) Eiffel Tower
B) Pyramids of Giza
What is the predominant climate type found in the Sahara Desert?
Arid
True or False: Africa has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
True
Which African country is known for its wildlife and safaris?
Tanzania
What is the main religion practiced in North Africa?
Islam
Fill in the blank: The _______ Mountains are the highest mountain range in Africa.
Atlas
Multiple Choice: Which of the following African countries is landlocked? A) Uganda B) Egypt C) Ghana D) Nigeria
A) Uganda
What is the official language of Ethiopia?
Amharic
True or False: The African Great Lakes are the largest freshwater lakes in the world.
True
What is the most widely spoken language in Africa?
Swahili
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a significant geographic feature of East Africa.
Great Rift Valley
Which African country is famous for its ancient pyramids?
Egypt
Multiple Choice: What is the main export product of Nigeria? A) Oil B) Gold C) Coffee D) Diamonds
A) Oil
What is the primary function of the African Union?
To promote unity and cooperation among African countries