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Africa is the 2nd largest continent in the world, next to Asia.
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Africa is HUGE!
Africa is almost an island.
Egypt connects to Asia.
Africa is about 4 times the size of the United States.
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• Africa has a flag to represent each of their countries, just like we have a flag. Here are six to show you.
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Countries in Africa also have presidents, just like we have a
president.South Africa’s
president
Nelson Mandela
The USA’s president
Barack Obama
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• There are about 748 million people living in Africa.
• Many of them are children like you!
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Let’s take a look at the children in Africa.
They like to play...
dress up…and read!
Just like you!
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Here are some of the books they read.
They are all written in a language called Swahili.
Swahili is one of many languages spoken in Africa.
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Swahili is different than English.
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Look at this school in Africa!
The students go to school in a mud and stick hut.
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Not all children go to such schools! Look at these kids.
This boy is working at his desk.These boys have to wear uniforms to school.
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Children in Africa are even involved in other activities.
This is a group of children singing in a choir.
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Children in Africa love to play sports just as much as you do!
Boy’s football
Girls’ Football
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Some children have to make
their own balls.
This ball is being made with paper and string.
Homemade balls are just as fun!
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More Info
If you want to know more about Africa, check out these cool websites!
http://www.africa.mrdonn.org/
http://pbskids.org/africa/
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/puzzlesquizzes/brainteaserafrica/