Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent in the world. It covers 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of its land area. With 1.4 billion people as of 2021, it accounts for about 18% of the world's human population. Africa's population is the youngest amongst all the continents; the median age in 2012 was 19.7, when the worldwide median age was 30.4. Despite a wide range of natural resources, Africa is the least wealthy continent per capita and second-least wealthy by total wealth, behind Oceania. Scholars have attributed this to different factors including geography, climate, tribalism, colonialism, the Cold War, neocolonialism, lack of democracy, and corruption. Despite this low concentration of wealth, recent economic expansion and the large and young population make Africa an important economic market in the broader global context.
The continent is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Isthmus of Suez and the Red Sea to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The continent includes Madagascar and various archipelagos. It contains 54 fully recognised sovereign states, eight territories and two de facto independent states with limited or no recognition. Algeria is Africa's largest country by area, and Nigeria is its largest by population. African nations cooperate through the establishment of the African Union, which is headquartered in Addis Ababa.
Gift as a boy or girl's name mostly used in African-Swahili origins
Nima is a word which translate to Grace or Charm, widely used is Tanzanian part of the Swahili speaking nations.
Wade is a boy’s name of English and Scandinavian origins. The name is a popular surname and is thought to derive from the pre-7th century verb wadan, translating to “to go” or “ford.” Many… Read more »
Veda is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin. It means "knowledge" or "wisdom" and is popular among followers of Hinduism. The Vedas are sacred written texts of early Indian scripture which form the… Read more »
Your new bundle of joy will surely bring all the fun and life into your home, so why not give them a name to let people know of their bubbly personality. Vivian, as a girl's name, is of Latin origin… Read more »
A beautiful name that evokes imagery of flowers, Violet comes from the Latin viola and means “purple.” Primarily a girl’s name, Violet is a wonderful option if you wish to choose a… Read more »
Umoja is a gender neutral name of Portuguese origin. "Unity" or "harmony" is a definition that will always serve as a reminder to baby to keep their inner balance in tact.
Unice is girl's name of Greek origin. It is a variant of Eunice, which means "good victory." Perfect for little girls with big and charismatic personalities, Unice is a lovely name brimming with old-… Read more »
Umar is a masculine name of Arabic origin. A variant spelling of Omar, this name translates to “prospering, thriving, flourishing”—all wonderful things that baby has plenty of potential to be in… Read more »
Long-held as the personification of virtue, Teresa is a feminine name that reflects warmth and restorative nourishment. A Spanish variant of Theresa, Teresa is thought to derive from the Ancient… Read more »
Travis is a boy’s name of French origins, meaning “toll collector.” Travis was initially a surname deriving from the French words traverser, which translates to “to cross.” Today, Travis is… Read more »
Selena is a feminine name of Greek origin, meaning “the moon.” This sweet, celestial name is derived from the word sélas meaning “bright,” and is related to Selene—a name shared by the… Read more »