theafricancontinent
nounUK /ði ˈæfrɪkən ˈkɒntɪnənt/
US /ði ˈæfrɪkən ˈkɑːntɪnənt/
Africa is a very large area of land on Earth where many people, animals, and countries are.
Lions and elephants live on the African continent.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The landmass that includes all the countries of Africa.
Egypt and Kenya are both on the African continent.
3. A way to talk about Africa as one whole region.
Scientists study the African continent to learn about early humans.
4. The second-largest continent in the world.
Only Asia is bigger than the African continent.