Which continent has the most countries and is home to many diverse cultures?

• A. Asia
• B. Australia
• C. Africa
• D. Europe

Answer: (C)

Think about how many independent countries each continent has and the variety of cultures that come with many nations. Africa has the most sovereign states—more recognized countries than any other continent. That large number of countries sits across a wide range of environments, from deserts to rainforests to savannas and coastlines, yielding a vast mosaic of languages, ethnic groups, traditions, cuisines, music, and religions. That combination of many nations and broad cultural diversity is why Africa stands out. While Asia and Europe are also culturally rich, they have fewer independent countries than Africa, and the continent of Australia (Oceania) has far fewer sovereign states.