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The “Dark Continent” is
A)
Africa
B)
Australia
C)
Asia
D)
South America

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Africa



Dark Continent is a former name for Africa. It is so used because its hinterland was largely unknown and therefore mysterious to Europeans until the 19th century. Henry M. Stanley was probably the first to use the term in his 1878 account Through the Dark Continent.

Published On : July 1, 2021
Category : World Geography
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