Africa is the second largest continent in the world, making up more than 20 percent of the world's land area. It is about three times the size of Europe or the United States. Its landscape is one of great variety which consists of rolling grasslands, dry deserts, and thick forests.
Animal life is an important part of the environment.
Africa is world famous for its wildlife which is one of it's greatest natural resources. Recently the nations of Africa have passed laws to protect the wildlife. Great sections of land have been set aside as wildlife preserves, where hunting is outlawed. These preserves protect the herds of wild animals from becoming extinct, or being wiped out. There are 642 million people living in Africa.