The mystery surrounding Africa gave rise to both the myths and the moniker. Over time, they shaped and reinforced how the outside world thought about Africa.

If we want to understand where terms come from, it helps to understand the meanings of the words. What about the word dark? There are several different meanings that might explain why the Europeans called Africa the Dark Continent.

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