Question

Why had Europeans called African Dark continent?

Answer 1

· During the middle of the 19th century, Africa was referred to as the "Dark Continent," because little was known about the about places and area most of area had undiscovered or no one go there

Answer 2

<> Africa is known as the darkest continent

<> Africa was referred to as the "Dark Continent," because only little was known about the land itself.

<> "Dark Continent" was most likely used for the first time by United States explorer Henry Stanley.