Africa made a great impression on Baden-Powell. He loved the continent and its people. During his army career he made a study of the local languages and as a result got to know the people well.
Many people talk about Africa as a country rather than a continent.
Africa consists of over 40 countries, each with its separate identity. See how many of the 35 countries listed the Cub Scouts can find. Note this is a pdf document for which you will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat. Most of the country is a plateau about 1,200m above sea level. Kampala is the capital city with a population of around 500,000.