Question

why is Africa known as dark continent​

Answer 1

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 was known as dark continent "because it remained unexplored for a fairly long period of time"

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