Africa Physical Geography

Africa: One of the largest masses of land in the world. It is a land of many different creations, both living and not. Unfortunately, the people that call this land home is seen as less than their counterparts who call other lands their home. Although to most outsiders Africa is seen as a barren land full of wild animals and ravenous, uncivilized tribes, in reality, it is a plentiful continent inhabited by bustling cities and diverse cultures.
The continent of Africa contains more than just dusty deserts and savannas. National Geographic says, “Africa is sometimes nicknamed the ‘Mother Continent’ due to its being the oldest inhabited continent on Earth. Humans and human ancestors have lived in Africa for more than 5 million years” (“Africa: Physical Geography”). To support different lifeforms, a continent needs more than just deserts. By having provided a home for humans for over five million years, this proves that Africa contains more than just sandy deserts.

According to an article from Popular Connection, “Africa is currently the least urbanized continent, but its urbanization rate of 3.5 percent per year is the fastest in the world” (Shannon, Lisa). Although it isn’t highly urbanized, its urbanization has the fastest growth rate in the country. A prime example of this is Lagos, Nigeria. Home to more than sixteen million people, Lagos is the largest city in all of Africa. Even still, the city grows, expanding more and more into the wilds of Africa (“Lagos”). This shows that even though they aren’t up to the standards of some continents/countries, Africa is on the urban rise. Many people view African civilizations as what they were in the past, rather than what they are now. Now, Africa is full of bustling cities and energetic towns, and more are coming into