Many people tend to have this misconception when talking about Africa. They refer to it as one country. It is is the second biggest continent in the world and it is made up of 53 countries. It has five regions which are; North Africa, South Africa, East Africa, West Africa and Central Africa.
The next time you want to ask somebody from Africa about where he comes from, make sure you specify the country because different countries in Africa have different cultures and way of life.
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I find that hilarious! Why do so many people have misconceptions about the continent?
i think many people just rely on the media which is a great source of stuff about the continent. If people would do their own research about Africa, they would have a greater understanding.There are also many myths and stories about Africa which are true and some not true and so people are left confused.
Yes. Understanding of the geography of Africa is to be emphasized again. This makes Africa better known and more closely. Not just a name.
Salam
That is absolutely true.
very true! you never hear anyone refering to a Canadian as a North American its pretty much ignrorance nobody knows much about Africa.
True, if one shows interest, they can learn.
haha, yes sometimes they ask me where you from. when i say south africa they say, yes but wich country in south africa?
hahaha
Hahaha…That’s a good one…
great post. i live in tanzania, and can’t tell you often i get asked by people in the states if i know some other missionary that also lives in the country of africa. ridiculous. the other day i posted a link to this poster on my blog. it shows the size of africa, by placing europe, the u.s., and china all inside it:
http://www.bu.edu/africa/outreach/materials/handouts/howbig.html
That’s true James.. Hope the world cup won’t cause more confusion because it is in South Africa. People Might thin it is the Southern part of this big country called Africa.
Great!!!
Thank you
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I will. Seems we have something in common.
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True especially in the West. They even think Africa has a president who is Nelson Mandela!!! It is just ignorance nothing else.
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Yeah I came across this opinion many times when I told people in Canada I was going to Ghana. You can read a post about my Ghana experience here: http://moseyburns.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/from-newfoundland-to-ghana/
Hi, I was just checking out posts on wordpress about Africa. I really want to thank you for writing this. There is alot of things about Africa that people dont know, or care to research. Yes, Africa has different cultures, and is a HUGE continent. Thanks again.
If you’re not going to travel around and see the differences, all your left with is maps and data, which isn’t fun:
Or maybe they are!
That’s true sir
well done