What is Africa

The book is a popular scientific description of the most fascinating aspects of studying Africa: its nature and wildlife, peoples and languages, religions and cultures, arts and architecture. In simple and accessible language, the authors—prominent Africanist scholars—discuss the most intriguing mysteries of the Black Continent, the astonishing customs of African peoples, and the little-known pages of their history. The book presents unique authorial material and, in its style and scope of information, has no analogues in modern Russian-language literature. It is intended for a wide audience interested in studying the world around us, as well as for students and high school seniors.