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25 Africa Coloring Pages to Color - Free!

Countries and Cultures

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Drawing of an African woman colored by Coloring Together
Colored by the Coloring Together artists. See gallery.

Do you like how we painted this lovely African woman? We used several shades of brown so her skin would stand out and have a realistic tone. Come and give it a try! You have the skills you need to make a drawing that's just as good or even better. What do you think?

We want to take you to a very special place. Africa! Cradle of wild animals, of safaris and of one of the most interesting cultures in the world. In this gallery we have Africa coloring pages, African woman drawings to print, Africa drawings for kids and Africa pictures to print and color.

In this case we chose a lovely African woman, but if you explore the gallery you'll come across various elements that represent Africa. Don't hesitate to choose all the ones that catch your attention! The more, the better, because that way you can practice new techniques.

Don't you think painting with watercolors would give it a much more interesting texture? You could use glitter to make certain elements of your work shine, or you can use the mosaic technique and make incredible details with the papers.

Don't forget that at Coloring Together we want to share your art with the whole world, especially with Africa, so send us a photo when you finish painting. Let no part of the world go without admiring your creation!

We were invited on a safari in Africa. Will you miss this opportunity? Of course not! Pack your bag, don't forget your colors and your paints, because the Coloring Together team is heading to the other side of the world, ready to paint the Africa pictures to color.

Africa coloring pages

Why color africa pictures?

Did you know that Africa is the third largest continent in the whole world? It's super big! It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north, and to the south the Indian and Atlantic oceans.

It's said that the Romans were the first to make contact with the inhabitants of Africa. They called them "Afri" which derives from "afar" (Phoenician language) and means "dusty."

In Africa is the largest desert in the world. The Sahara! And it stands out for having the Nile River, the largest on the continent and one of the longest. Would you like to learn more about Africa? Come to Coloring Together and give this theme a go!

That way you learn with the fun facts we add above the Africa pictures to print and color. Do you like the idea? You'll learn new artistic techniques and you'll leave with new knowledge. Two for one!

Learn while coloring Africa

  1. Africa has a surface area of 30,370,000 km². It's no wonder it's the second largest continent on the planet, only after Asia!
  2. In Africa is the largest refugee camp in the world. It's located in Kenya, and it's the Dadaab refugee camp.
  3. Botswana is one of the main diamond producers in Africa. In fact, it ranks second on the world list, only after Russia.
  4. Africa is one of the continents with the highest birth rate in the whole world. On average, the African woman has 6 children in her lifetime. That's a lot!
  5. Equatorial Guinea is the richest country in Africa. However, two thirds of its population live in poverty.
  6. The cost of living in several African capitals is quite high, even though it's the continent with the most poverty of all.
  7. In Africa there are more than 350 national parks. There are so many! Kenya boasts 25 parks and South Africa has 22.
  8. The largest African country is Algeria in terms of its surface area (2,381,741 km²), even though most of it is desert. In terms of population, it barely ranks ninth.
  9. In Africa more than 1000 African languages are spoken. Other sources such as UNESCO claim there may be almost 2000. Amazing!
  10. In Africa is the longest river in the world. The Nile River! It's 6,650 km long, and in it lives the Nile Crocodile, which can grow up to about 4 meters long.
  11. Scientists consider that the first civilizations in the world were born in Africa. They arose along the Nile River, therefore they also come from Egypt.
  12. Islam arrived in Africa from the Mediterranean, in the 7th century, and currently more than 290 million Africans follow Islam.
  13. As of 2021, Burundi was the poorest country in Africa. With a GDP per capita of 267 dollars a year. How terrible! The second is South Sudan.
  14. 43% of African children do not attend school or receive a basic education. How terrible!
  15. In Libya is the hottest region on the whole planet. Its thermometers have reached 58°! These are without a doubt very extreme temperatures.
  16. The most widely spoken languages in Africa are Arabic and Swahili.
  17. The Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world. Its formation dates back about 65 million years, and do you know where it's located? In Africa!
  18. The Danakil Desert is located in the Horn of Africa, and there's a depression in the crust 155 meters below sea level. In this place there's a lot of volcanic activity, and it has temperatures that reach 60 °C.
  19. 30% of natural mineral resources are found in Africa.
  20. Around 40% of adults in Africa are illiterate, and two thirds of them are women.

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