AFRICA

Africa: The continent so vast that it could fit the U.S., China, India, and a few more countries with room to spare! Home to over 1,500 languages, so you'll need a lot more than Google Translate to keep up. From the Sahara Desert, which is the world's largest sandpit, to the Serengeti, where the local wildlife has no respect for personal space, Africa's got it all. Oh, and the Nile? It's not just a river in Egypt—it's the longest "water slide" on Earth!

9 Fascinating Geography Facts

1. Just 25% of the Sahara Desert is made up of sand. Although it has mountains and oases, the majority of it is covered in gravel. It is not the biggest desert on the planet. It is Antarctica. 2.…