This continent is the second largest one. It is a home to 46 countries including Madagascar, and 53 including all the island groups. It is also considered by most paleoanthropologists to be the oldest inhabited territory on earth, with the human species originating from this continent.

AFRICA - The Continent of Contrasts

In this issue:

WE ARE GOING OUT WITH A BANG! Click here for a few words from the editor about our last issue.

A selection of folk stories and poetry from Kenya and Nigeria is waiting for you in the Readers' section..

Did you know that in South Africa the @ is called "aapstert"and it means a "monkey's tail". No kidding...Read more interesting facts about Africa and learn about the languages in the Readers' section.

Check out the list of resources, Africa related children's books, websites, poetry books and other useful materials in the Teachers' section.

Find the Scavenger Hunt and Crossword, plus additional downloads in the Teachers' section.

Activities from current issues and PASS skills, NCTE & IRA standards matched: Matrix