Africa lies in the southwest of the old hemisphere? East to the Indian Ocean? West of the Atlantic Ocean? The Mediterranean Sea and the Strait of Gibraltar face Europe to the north? The northeast is adjacent to Asia through Suez Canal, Red Sea and Mande Strait. An area of 30.29 million square kilometers? It is the second largest continent in the world. The geographical location of Africa is a plateau continent? The average elevation of the whole continent is over 600 meters. The terrain of the whole continent inclines slightly from southeast to northwest. Higher in the east and south? Are there Ethiopian Plateau, East African Plateau and South African Plateau? The world-famous Great Rift Valley is located in the East African Plateau and the Ethiopian Plateau. The Rift Valley in East Africa is more than 6,000 kilometers long? Known as "the biggest scar on the earth." Central and northwest Africa are low-lying? There are Congo basin and Sahara desert. The Sahara desert covers an area of more than 8 million square kilometers? It is the largest desert in the world. There are sand dunes and gravel Gobi in the Sahara desert. Only a few places form oases because groundwater flows out of the surface? This is a densely populated place in the desert. Africa is rich in water resources? Reserves account for 20% of the world total? Above. Nile, Congo, Niger and Zambezi are the four major rivers in Africa. The Nile is more than 6600 kilometers long? It is the longest river in the world. In the dry desert? Due to the flooding of the Nile, a banded "green corridor" has been formed. This is the area with the best agricultural production conditions. Africa spans the northern and southern hemispheres? The equator passes through the middle? Climatic zones are symmetrically distributed in the north and south. Usually the temperature is high? Less precipitation? Is the arid area wide? Known as the tropical continent. Animal and plant resources are very rich. In dense rain forests and savanna areas? There are many rare animals? Such as orangutans, lions, antelopes, giraffes, zebras, elephants and so on. Coffee, dates, sisal and clove are famous cash crops in Africa. Africa is also rich in underground resources? Known as "the treasure house of raw materials in the world". The output of gold and diamonds has always ranked first in the world? Oil, natural gas and minerals such as copper, manganese, uranium, bauxite, tungsten and chromium are also abundant? It is often called "fertile land". Africa is one of the cradles of mankind. Human fossils found in Africa about 2 million years ago. Is it the earliest human fossil ever? There are 55 countries and regions in Africa? The population of the whole continent is 553 million? 1985, black people are the most. In recent years, the African economy has shown a sustained growth momentum? Africa's economy shows sustained growth momentum? The growth rate is also higher than the global economic average. Starting this year? Many international organizations are still optimistic about Africa's overall economic forecast? It is believed that the overall performance of the African economy is better than ever before. Africa's economy is developing at the fastest speed in 30 years. Since 2003? Africa's economy out of the long-term downturn? Began to enter the stage of steady growth. In 2003, Africa's economic growth rate was 4.3%. According to the International Monetary Fund? Africa's economic growth rate was 5.4% in 2006? The same growth rate as last year? But the growth rate is expected to increase to 5.9% next year.

The rapid development of African economy mainly benefits from the following four factors. Number one? Political stability in African countries in recent years? And implemented macro-economic reform and economic restructuring measures. These reform measures have objectively promoted the stable economic development of African countries. The fiscal balance of most African countries has improved? The average financial situation in Africa has changed from deficit to surplus. At the same time, inflation has been better controlled. Second? Will Africa's labor force increase rapidly in the next decade? It will promote the increase of national income and domestic demand. International organizations generally believe that? The constant adjustment of the economic structure of African countries? The investment environment continues to improve? Coupled with sustained economic growth? It will accelerate the creation of new employment opportunities. Third? Strong global economic growth? It has provided impetus for Africa's economic growth. Rapid economic growth in China, India and other countries? Has a pulling effect on African economic growth? It has promoted the growth of processing industry and export in African countries. At the same time, commodity prices of primary products have risen? Stimulated the export of African countries? The trade situation of African countries has improved. Only 2005? Africa's trade surplus more than doubled. Fourth? Aid and foreign investment have increased. Only 2003 and 2004? Aid has increased by more than $654.38+00 billion. At the same time. Foreign direct investment is also increasing year by year. In recent years? Foreign direct investment in Africa is growing at an average annual rate of more than 20%. Data display? During the above two years? Foreign direct investment in East Africa, where the economy is growing rapidly, is growing fastest.