why had Europeans called Africa a dark continent?
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Europeans called africa as a Dark Continent because the entire continent was on a high plateau with a very narrow coastal region. most of the rivers flow through the plateau and reached the coasts through narrow georges and steep water falls.
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Before 18th century, trade of slaves was carried on by the Europeans but the centres were restricted to the coastal regions only and the interiors of Africa were unknown.
Africa had dense forests, big lakes, perennial rivers and large Deserts.
However, the composition of Africa was not known to the westerners until 18th century.
Hence, Europeans called Africa as a dark continent.
I hope this helped you.
Africa had dense forests, big lakes, perennial rivers and large Deserts.
However, the composition of Africa was not known to the westerners until 18th century.
Hence, Europeans called Africa as a dark continent.
I hope this helped you.
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