However, the future is shifting toward what many call the "African Century":
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: Africa is a global powerhouse for resources, producing 70% of the world's cocoa beans and the majority of its diamonds. Human Geography and Culture However, the future is shifting toward what many
Africa is a massive continent of extremes, holding the title as the second-largest landmass on Earth and accounting for approximately . Straddling the equator almost equally, it is a geographical marvel bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Indian Ocean and Red Sea to the east. Physical Landmarks and Resources the Atlantic Ocean to the west