10 simple facts about Africa:

1. Size: Africa is the second-largest continent in the world.

2. Countries: There are 54 countries in Africa.

3. Desert: The Sahara Desert in Africa is the largest hot desert in the world.

4. Nile River: The Nile River is the longest river in the world.

5. Languages: Africa has over 2,000 languages spoken by its people.

6. Wildlife: Africa is home to diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, and giraffes.

7. Mount Kilimanjaro: Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa.

8. Population: Africa has over 1.2 billion people.

9. Savannas: Africa's savannas are vast grasslands home to many animals.

10. Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egypt, one of the world's oldest civilizations, was located in Africa.

Which fact about Africa did you find most surprising?