Africa Map Map of Africa Facts, Geography, History of Africa. African History. African Origin of Modern HumansAs for Africa, scientists have formerly concluded that it is the birthplace of mankind, as large numbers of human like fossils discovered no where else were found on the continent, some dating back 3. About 1. 7. 5 million years ago, early man spread throughout parts of Africa. They became aggressive hunters, lived in caves and used fire and their ability to create stone tools just to survive. The Neanderthals arose some 2. Africa and across parts of southern Europe. There is also clear evidence that they had control of fire, lived in caves, as well as open air structures of stone and vegetation. EE2_ScreenShot2.jpg/750px-EE2_ScreenShot2.jpg' alt='Empire Earth 3 Map S' title='Empire Earth 3 Map S' />One of the most important developments of primitive man was the creation of stone tools. By 5. 00. 0 BC farming was somewhat common in the northern areas of Africa, as people were growing crops and herding livestock. During that time the Sahara Desert was a fertile area. Ancient African HistoryIn 3. BC the Egyptian culture emerged along the lower reaches of the Nile River it was among the earliest civilizations and their tools and weapons were made of bronze. They also pioneered the building of massive pyramids and temples. Egyptians also developed mathematics, an innovative system of medicine, irrigation and agricultural production techniques, writing and the first ships. In short, the Egyptians left a lasting legacy upon the world. Around 6. 00 BC the use of metal tools spread across small population bases and farming groups in North Africa, and their use gradually spread south into what is now called South Africa. The Phoenicians were an enterprising maritime trading culture from Lebanon who spread across the Mediterranean from 1. BC to 3. 00 BC. In 8. BC, they founded the city of Carthage in what is now Tunisia in north Africa only to be destroyed by the Romans in 1. BC. Meanwhile, the Egyptians continued to spread their culture across Northern Africa, and kingdoms were created in Ethiopia and Sudan. The then growing Roman Empire continued to expand its influence, and in 3. BC Egypt became a province of Rome Morocco the same in 4. AD. Before the Middle Ages began, the Roman Empire collapsed and the Arabs quickly took their place on the continent. In 6. 98 7. 00 they invaded Tunis and Carthage and soon controlled all of coastal North Africa. The Arabs were Muslims, and most of North Africa converted to Islam Ethiopia was the exception. Soon kingdoms emerged in Africa they traded with the Arabs using gold plus a valuable commodity slaves. One of the first kingdoms was Ghana, located in what is now southeastern Mauritania and western Mali. The empire grew rich from the trans Saharan trade in gold and salt, but then lost its power in the 1. Additional kingdoms developed across the continent, including those in Benin and Mali. Both became rich by trading in gold, horse salt, and of course, slaves. And like most kingdoms before them on any continent, they were invaded and in the end destroyed. Mogadishu, the now largest city in Somalia, was settled by Arabs who traveled and traded on the east coast of Africa. The Arabs reach extended to Zanzibar, which was used as a base for voyages between the Middle East and India. As other organized kingdoms were formed in central and southern Africa, the Portuguese began to explore the western coast of Africa. By 1. 44. 5 they reached the Cape Verde Islands and the coast of Senegal, and the mouth of the River Congo in 1. They even sailed around the Cape of Good Hope. Google Earth for mobile enables you to explore the globe with a swipe of your finger. Fly through 3D cities like London, Tokyo and Rome. Dive in to view the world at. A guide to Africa including maps country map, outline map, political map, topographical map and facts and information about Africa. Welcome to the worldfamous Empire State Building. Located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, our 86th and 102nd floor observatories provide unforgettable 360. African Colonization and the Slave TradeThe continent changing 1. Century began with Europeans transporting African slaves to the Americas for profit. A slave purchased on the African coast for the equivalent of 1. English pounds in bartered goods could sell for 4. American market. The best known method of commerce at the time was called the Triangular Trading System. It involved British and other European countries manufactured goods which were shipped to Africa, then slaves from there to the West Indies and then sugar and other products back to Europe. At the same time, Barbary pirates along the North African coast captured thousands of ships. From the 1. 6th to 1. The pirates impact on the continent, however, peaked in the early to mid 1. Empire Earth 3 Map S' title='Empire Earth 3 Map S' />As tales of African riches spread north, the Europeans founded their first real colonies in the early 1. Portuguese settled in what is now Angola. Later, the Dutch founded a colony in what is now South Africa. Strong movements to end slavery began in the late 1. France became one of the first countries to abolish slavery in 1. Britain banned slave trade in 1. In some parts of Africa, slave like practices continue to this day and have proven difficult to eliminate. Wholesale colonization of Africa by European countries began in 1. Britishsnatched the Dutch Colony of South Africa. Carved up like a large pie, the Brits, Dutch,French,Germans and Portuguese grabbed all of the available pieces. By the end of the 1. Algeria to Zimbabwe, and from Botswana to Niger,the continent was now all but controlled by European powers. In the early 2. 0th century the land grab continued as the British took control of Egypt. By 1. African lands began to sour in Europe, and change was in the wind. Africans were also driven by their passionate desire for independence and the movement for same became unstoppable. By mid century most of the continent was independent, with Angola finally free in 1. Forge Of Empires Pc. Post Colonial AfricaSelf government brought more than its share of civil wars, coup dtats and ethnic conflicts to the newly emerged countries. Add to that mix some horrible genocides, along with famines and out of control disease HIVAIDS, and Africa was teetering on the edge, and in many areas still does today. Empire Earth 3 Map S' title='Empire Earth 3 Map S' />Although Africa remains the worlds poorest inhabited continent, there are many bright spots in this land of over one billion people and its 2,0. Extension Games Primal Carnage more. Significant economic and social gains have taken place over the last few years, with South Africa,Nigeria,Moroccoand Egypt leading the way. The largest segments of modern Africas economies are agriculture and mining, with tourism growing in some areas. E3VCGC7.jpg' alt='Empire Earth 3 Map S' title='Empire Earth 3 Map S' />Manufacturing industries have grown large enough to ship products across the planet, and the oil export revenues of Angola,Libya and Nigeria have the potential to change the lives of millions. Today the 5. 4 countries of Africa have great potential, but this question must be asked Can it change soon enough to meet the needs of its people We can only hope so. Interesting Facts About Africa. Two of Africas most interesting geographical features are the Nile River System and Sahara Desert both impressive in so many ways. Nile River System The Nile is a north flowing river considered the longest river in the world at 6,6. It is shared by and benefits eleven countries. The White Nile and Blue Nile are its major tributaries. The White Nile is longer and rises in the Great Lakes region of central Africa, flowing north from Tanzania to South Sudan. The Blue Nile is the source of most of the water and both rivers join near Khartoum, Sudan The northern section of the river flows almost entirely through desert, from Sudan into Egypt. The Nile ends in a large delta that empties into the Mediterranean Sea. Sahara Desert Its the worlds hottest desert, the third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic, and almost as large as China.