physical map of Africa
PHYSICAL MAP OF AFRICA * 2nd largest continent the only continent which lies in all four hemispheres. * Divided by Equator in half, lies between 37° 21' N to 34° 51' 15" S (°- degree)( '- minutes). ( " - means second) * Prim Meridan also divides the continent, spreads from 17°31'13" W to 51° 27 ' 52" E. Surrounded by: North - Mediterranean Sea and Europe North East - Suezcanal (1869) Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Asia East and SE- Indian Ocean West- North and South Atlantic * Covering an area of approx 3,03,68,609 km² including adjacent Islands * 6% of Earth's surface: Nearly 20.3% of land area * Resided by 14% of Earth population * Surrounded by multiple small islands. Expect Madagascar fourth largest island on Earth, with an area of nearly 5,87,041 km². * Madagascar lies in Indian Ocean, off the S.E ( south east) coast of Africa, separated from it by Mozambique channel. 5 Largest Islands:...