Africa Map

The continent of

Africa

  is spread over a total area of 30,365,000 sq km. Africa shares its borders on the western side with the Atlantic Ocean, on the eastern side with the Indian Ocean, on the northeastern side with the Red Sea and on the northern side with the Mediterranean Sea. The map of Africa clearly defines the geographical and political boundaries of the continent. The Africa map also plots the major rivers, deserts, climatic conditions and natural vegetation of the continent. Africa comprises of fifty three countries. The Africa travel guide provides comprehensive information on almost all tourist destinations of the continent.

Mapsofworld.com offers detailed maps of all countries in the continent. We also provide thematic maps on Africa where one can find the distribution of minerals and ores in Africa, industrial centers Africa, Africa oil and gas network and much more. Our section on Africa cities is elaborate, and the section on different country groupings of Africa – West Africa, Southern Africa, North Africa, Horn of Africa – helps the users explore the information in this section with much ease.

Many islands which are part of this continent lie off the coasts of this continent. These islands include, Madagascar, Seychelles, Socotra, Comoros, Mauritius, Réunion, Tristan da Cunha, Ascension, St. Helena, the Madeira, Canary islands and Azores in addition to a few others. Africa is second in size after Asia and covers one-fifth of the total surface of the earth covered by both land and water.

Africa Tourism

Africa is a land of diverse ethnicities, languages and geographic features. Hence the continent is capable of catering to the myriad tastes and interests of tourists. Plan your wildlife safaris to Kenya, Botswana or South Africa, you're sure to chance upon the Big 5 – Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Cape Buffalo. Dry season is the best for wildlife safaris, as your sight will not be marred by lust green bushes and vegetation. East Africa is dry from January through March as well as from July through October, whereas Southern Africa's dry season runs from May through October.

Mount Kenya in Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania are the most sought-after trekking routes among adventure tourists. In North Africa, the highest trails include those along High Atlas Mountains, whereas your mountain trekking in Southern Africa can be along the Drakensberg Mountains.

Different markets in Africa are famous for different crafts and products. In Morocco, the souks of Fez and Marrakech can attract tourists even with their ambiance, if not with the indigenous products sold there. Descriptions on the narrow alleys, the odor or spices, ethnic costume worn by the sellers and mongers, and on the crowded streets have found place in many a travelogue. Other prominent markets of Africa, which maintain a regional character are Islamic Cairo market in Egypt, Kejetia Market in Kumasi, Ghana and Merkato in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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