Question

why Africa is called dark continent​

Answer 1

Answer:

Africa was known as the “Dark Continent” because it remained unexplored for a fairly long period of time. Factors that made is difficult for the explorer to venture in to the continent of africa were: The largest desert in the world, the Sahara Desert acted as a natural barrier for the European explorers

Answer 2

Answer:

Africa is called the dark continent Because it's really tough to access that place because of its dense forest cover