Africa is a country with Nelson Mandela as president. Africa changed little until its contact with the West. Most African nations received their independence in the 1960s. Africa is the same size as continental United States. One can see snow in Africa.
Most African men tend to marry more than one wife.
Africa is a place of great physical danger from wild animals which roam freely through the countryside. Most African art forms such as carved masks would never be used for decoration in an African's home. Divination is a popular form of traditional religion. Drums are the primary form of communication used in Africa. Swahili is a major language spoken in Africa.