Africa - Quiz

Marrakech is called “the red city” because of the colour of its buildings, painted in compliance with the urban rules that make it compulsory to use the red colour of the land surrounding Marrakech.

The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has identified Africa as the continent most vulnerable to climate change.
Africa faces significant challenges due to climate change, including increased droughts, floods, and rising temperatures.

During the era of European colonization, Ethiopia and Liberia were the only independent polities in Africa.
These two countries managed to maintain their sovereignty and were not colonized by European powers.

Approximately 60% of Africa's entire land surface consists of drylands and deserts.
These regions have arid or semi-arid climates characterized by low precipitation and limited vegetation cover.

Interstate conflicts in Africa have often played out through support for proxy armies or rebel movements, rather than direct border changes or negotiations.

South Africa has the largest white African population among the listed countries.
Despite the historical context of colonization and apartheid, which resulted in significant population movements, white Africans remain an important minority in South Africa.

According to Encyclopædia Britannica, approximately 10% of the African population follows traditional religions.
While Islam and Christianity have a widespread presence, a significant portion of the population maintains connections with indigenous African religious beliefs and practices.

Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for an estimated 69% of all people living with HIV in 2011.
This region has been disproportionately affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with a significant impact on population health and life expectancy.

Sudano-Sahelian architecture is a regional style found in West Africa.
It is characterized by the use of mud-brick structures with distinctive features such as conical or dome-shaped roofs and decorative patterns.

In Central Africa, thatch/wood is a commonly used material in traditional African architecture.
This region makes use of more perishable materials to construct houses and other structures.