Meanwhile, both Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are home to over 200 languages. In Cameroon, Bulu, Beti and Pidgin are most popular, while Lingala, Swahili and Luba are spoken the ...

Seven videos exploring the human and physical geography of the continent of Africa.

During its history, Britain invaded the territory of more than 170 countries, equivalent to almost 90% of the world.

Africa is surrounded by Europe to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. There are more than 50 different countries in Africa. Narrator: Edinburgh is the capit ...

Brits may feel that getting from one end of their country to another is a long-distance haul. But their perspective on the matter might change if they use the fascinating size-comparison map tool ...

Traditionally unloved, Africa is on the brink of a new age of tourism. Want to unlock unlimited news? Read more award-winning journalism from as little as 50c a day. Get started ...