Question

Why Africa is known as DARK CONTINENT. Give 3 reasons. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

I)the mysteries and the savagery they expected to find in the “Interior.

2)It is true that up until the 19th century, Europeans had little direct knowledge of Africa beyond the coast, but their maps were already filled with details about the continent.

3)In relation to invasive species it is worth to mention that among various continents, Africa is still recognised as 'Dark Continent'.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Africa is known as dark continent because it remained unexplored for a fairly long period of time.

Africa was known as dark continent because of the mysteries and the savagery they expected to find in the interior .

And it is located in tropical region and receives a lot of sunshine and day light.