Question

why Africa is called dark continent

Answer 1

Africa was called The Dark Continentbecause for a long time very little was known about its history and its inhabitants. In other words, it was adark and mysterious place for Europeans.

Answer 2

Answer:

For long time,Africa was unexplored due to the presence of the vast Sahara desert,dense forest and swamps,,the prevalence of deadly diseases and lack of good harbours.Thus people were afraid to approach that continent.

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