1. Area and Geographical Size 🔸 Africa covers an area of 30.3 million square kilometres, which is: 📌 This makes Africa the second-largest continent in the world— 🧭 Location-wise, most of Africa lies above the Equator, i.e., in the Northern Hemisphere. 2. Political Divisions: Countries and Territories 🗺️ Largest countries (by area): 🌍 Smallest countries…
When discussing Africa, one must remember: Africa is not just a continent—it is the cradle of humanity, the epicenter of raw geography, and a theater where natural and human histories have collided for millennia. In your mental map, picture Africa not merely as a landmass, but as a vast plateau bordered by seas and gulfs,…
From man-made marvels to natural wonders, this section highlights features that aren’t just physical landforms but also powerful symbols of human ingenuity and nature’s might. Please note that the Major Physiological Features of South American Continent has already been discussed. Read Here Panama Canal — “The World’s Shortcut” 🛳️ Imagine you have a cargo ship…
🎯 First, Let’s Get the Basics: South America has 12 independent countries + 1 overseas territory (French Guiana).We’ll group them into four clusters for remembering it easily: Let’s understand them one by one, I will suggest you to sync them with the political map provided above. 1. Northern Arc – “Touching the Caribbean” 👉 These…
South America has two iconic lakes that are often confused due to their size and importance. But their geography, ecology, and utility set them worlds apart. Let’s understand: Lake Titicaca — “The Roof-Top Lake” Imagine a huge, calm lake nestled high in the Andes Mountains, right on the border of Peru and Bolivia. That’s Lake…
Though often seen as a continent rich in rainforests and rivers, South America also hosts two major desert regions, each born out of unique climatic and geographical forces. Atacama Desert — “The Driest Place on Earth” Welcome to a desert where rain might not fall for decades — the Atacama Desert, also called the Peruvian…
South America’s diverse geography gives rise to distinct agricultural regions, each shaped by its climate, soil, elevation, and human activity. Let’s explore them one by one: Los Llanos Imagine an endless green ocean — but instead of water, it’s made of grasses and wetlands, stretching across eastern Colombia and Venezuela. This is Los Llanos, part…
South America isn’t just about vast mountains and dense forests — it also features strategically important islands and archipelagos, some located close to the mainland, others quite far in the oceans. Let’s go one by one: Falkland Islands (UK) Look at the south of the south America Map and you will find a group of…
When we look at South America from a geomorphological lens, it’s not just mountains and forests that define the continent. Rivers play a lifeline-like role, supporting ecosystems, people, cultures, and economies. Let’s begin with the king of all rivers—the Amazon 😊 Amazon River – The Artery of the Rainforest 📌 Key Facts: 📍 Geography: 🌱…
South America, as a continent, presents a contrast of age and elevation when it comes to its physical landscape. On one hand, we have the Andes Mountains — young, tall, and tectonically active. On the other, we see the ancient highlands of Brazil and Guiana — old, weathered, and comparatively lower. In between these mountain…
