Question

What is the longitudinal extent of Africa?

• A. ${10}^{0}W-{35}^{0}E$
• B. ${15}^{0}W-{40}^{0}E$
• C. ${16}^{0}W-{51}^{0}E$
• D. ${20}^{0}W-{55}^{0}E$

Answer 1

The correct option is C ${16}^{0}W-{51}^{0}E$

Latitudinal Extent of Africa is ${37}^{0}N$ to ${35}^{0}S$ whereas the longitudinal extent being ${51}^{0}E$ to ${16}^{0}W$. It is one of the most populated continent. Also it is the second largest continent measuring about 30.3 million km2 with about 54 countries in it and approximately 3000 native languages.