PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
Africa
Explanation
Historically, the continent of Africa was referred to as the 'Dark Continent' because of the lack of knowledge Europeans had about the interior regions.
Key Points
- > Africa is known as the Dark Continent
- > Due to lack of knowledge
- > It is an historical term
Additional Information
- This term is rarely used in the modern era.
- Africa is the world's second-largest continent.
| Subject | Detail |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Nickname | Dark Continent |