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Africa was called the dark continent because nobody knew what was inside it. The only people who had explored it were the portugals and they had only made contact with a few coastal villages. This was in the 1600's or so and when the 1800's and 1900's rolled around, people began to ponder over the vast land. This lead to the discovery of diamonds, ruby, etc and thus lead thus triggered the scramble for Africa.
Because of its unexplored nature, like the saying goes "i am in the dark" it means that you dont know something. So the early explorers knew very little about the continent so they called it the dark continent.
Africa is called the dark continent not because of the complextion of the original inhabitants no the absents of lights, primarily because most people knew very few about it. And also the knowledge of its interior was so very limited
Africa was known as the Dark Continent because little was known about the interior of the continent.
Because only the coastal areas had been explored so map makers had to leave a dark area to represent the undiscovered areas. So basically the entire of the inside of Africa was dark.
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What nicknames became attached to Africa?
The Dark Continent
Why petronas invest in South Africa?
because SA is in Africa and Africa is the dark continent.
What nickname became attached to Africa in the 19th century?
The Dark Continent.
Because so many explorers died during this time what nickname became attached to Africa?
The tropical parts of Africa were nicknamed the White Man's Grave.
What is south West Africa called today?
Namibia is the new name for south-west Africa
Which continent is called the black continent?
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Where continent was referred to as the 'Dark Continent'?
Africa.
Which continent is known as 'dark continent'?
Africa.
What nicknames became attached to Africa?
The Dark Continent
Why is Australia known as the dark continent?
Australia is not known as the "Dark Continent", that would be Africa.
Africa is referred to as what?
The Dark Continent
What is ment by 'dark continent'?
Africa
What was Africa nicknamed?
The Dark Continent
Africa is know as the continent?
It was known as the Dark Continent in the past.
Which continent use to be known as the dark continent?
Africa used to be known as the Dark Continent. This is because nothing was known about the interior of Africa up until about the mid 1800s. So to the outside world, interior Africa was known as dark and mysterious.
What is the geographical surname of Africa?
Dark Continent
Why petronas invest in South Africa?
because SA is in Africa and Africa is the dark continent.
