What am I? I am gold I am ivory I am black I am white I am silver I am diamonds I am copper I am clay

What am I? I am Africa!

Facts about Africa The second largest continent. Population 1 billion people. There are 47 countries on the continent and 6 island nations. The equator divides Africa in half. There are over 2000 languages spoken in Africa

Colonies Europeans began to explore Africa in the 1400s The slave trade expanded after Europeans set up colonies in the Americas. In the 1700s and 1800s, Europeans began setting up colonies in Africa. By 1914, European countries had divided up most of Africa.

Modern Time By 1967, most African countries threw off colonial rule Few countries were prepared for self-rule. Tensions between ethnic groups have led to unrest in many countries. In 2002, most African countries came together to form the African Union.