Australia and Africa are two continents with many similarities despite their apparent differences. While Australia is both a continent and a country, Africa is not.
In fact, Africa, according to the United Nations, has the most countries of any continent. There are 54 countries, accounting for a whopping 27% of the entire countries that make up the world. This already portrays Africa as one of the most diverse continents in the world. Country-wise, Australia is the sixth largest in the world. There are an estimated 26 million people. However, the demographic data of its populace shows that almost every race is present in the continent. Besides the similar multicultural nature of Africa and Australia, many other areas of interest exist.
Both continents are located mostly in the Southern Hemisphere and share a warm climate.
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Wildlife and Coastlines
Both continents are known for their rich and diverse wildlife.
In Africa, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana are the leading wildlife destinations. Africa is home to more than 100,000 insect species and 2600 birds. You will find Hippos, rhinos, crocodiles, elephants, lions, giraffes, and over 1000 species of mammals. Similarly, the same is true for Australia. The continent's wildlife may not be as diverse as that of Africa, but its unique representation of different species makes it unusual. There are over 100,000 species altogether that have been named, including reptiles, mammals, insects, and frogs. Depending on the wildlife of interest, they are scattered across different parts of the continent.
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Wildlife density per square kilometer in different regions.
Africa and Australia have extensive coastlines provided by the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Moreover, Australia has a total coastline of 35.9km compared to Africa's total of about 30.5km. This may come as a surprise, considering that Africa is about 3.9 times the size of Australia. Nevertheless, Africa is home to many coastline destinations. Seychelles, Madagascar, Mauritius, Zanzibar, Cape Town, and Maldives are amongst the best coastline sceneries on the continent.
Sports and Gambling
Australia and Africa share many similarities regarding sports. Cricket, Rugby, Netball, Swimming, and Australian Rules Football are the most popular in Australia. Africa, on the other hand, also has a diverse interest in sports. Football is arguably the most popular sport in Africa. Similarly, there are many other sports like Rugby, Cycling, Basketball, Athletics, Cricket and Rallying. Besides football, the majority of these sports in Africa are typically regional. For instance, South Africa is famous for cricket and Rugby.
Both continents are also renowned for the high prevalence of gambling activities. For Australians, a look at some online pokies reviews at GambleOnlineAustralia shows that Aussies love pokies. These are usually available in online casinos, clubs, hotels, and pubs nationwide. Apparently, they prefer online casinos because these platforms offer unrestricted access, many bonuses, and a vast selection of games. On the other hand, sports betting is the most prevalent in Africa across different countries.
Economic Opportunities
Because Africa comprises many countries, the ease of doing business is not the same across the continent. Some countries offer better investment opportunities than others. Renewable energy, agriculture, healthcare, technology, tourism, and mining are among the critical markets for investors in Africa. The continent has vast natural resources like crude oil, gold, coal, and natural gas. Likewise, Australia is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The country has continued to experience uninterrupted annual growth for the past three decades. This data, as provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, shows that such a level of consistency is unmatched by any other developed country.
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| Continent | Number of Countries | Approximate Population | Key Industries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 54 | 1.3 Billion | Renewable energy, agriculture, healthcare, technology, tourism, and mining |
| Australia | 1 (Country) | 26 Million | Mining, services, agriculture, and tourism |
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