African-German Youth Office
Young people and young experts
Would you like to conduct a sustainability project with a youth group or put your professional skills to good use on your neighbouring continent?
Clubs, groups, associations and other organisations
If you’re looking to get your youth group involved in an African-German exchange project on sustainable development, the AGYO can provide funding and support.
Enterprises
Are you an employer who would like to find out more about how you can offer a young expert an assignment through the AGYO?
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The African-German Youth Office promotes ties between Africa and Germany and facilitates opportunities for young people to work together on new ideas for a sustainable future – as part of a global community and with the courage to see things from a different perspective.
THE AGYO IN 2 MINUTES
OUR PROGRAMMES
WHY AN AFRICAN-GERMAN YOUTH OFFICE?
THE CONTRACT FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR ONE WORLD
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Which of the following rivers is longest?
Possible answers:
- A: Rhine
- B: Congo
- C: Nile
Correct answer: C
Explanation: With a length of 6,671 kilometres, the Nile is the longest river in Africa and, indeed, the world. The Congo runs 4,374 kilometres across Africa. The Rhine is Germany’s longest river, with a total length of 1,233 kilometres, making the Nile almost six times as long.
Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of female members of parliament?
Possible answers:
- A: Germany
- B: Rwanda
- C: Zimbabwe
Correct answer: B
Explanation: At 61%, Rwanda has the largest share of female members of parliament in the world! In Germany’s Bundestag, 32% of the members are female, putting Germany in 47th position globally, not far behind Zimbabwe in 45th place. The global average is 25%.
In Germany, around 20% of the population is younger than 20. What is the percentage in Africa (approximately)?
Possible answers:
- A: 20 %
- B: 30 %
- C: 50 %
Correct answer: C
Explanation: Roughly one in two Africans are younger than 20, making Africa the world’s youngest continent on average. That amount of young people means there is huge potential for creativity, innovation and sharing ideas.
What is the size ratio between Europe and Africa?
Possible answers:
- A: 1:3
- B: 1:8
- C: 1:84
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Africa is the second largest continent on Earth, after Asia. Europe’s area is only a third of that of Africa. Map distortions often cause the African continent to look smaller than it is. In fact, Germany would fit into Africa 84 times.
Which has the smallest area?
Possible answers:
- A: Seychelles
- B: Saarland
- C: Berlin
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The federal state of Saarland in Germany is 2,571 km² in size. Berlin has an area of 891km²- At 459km², the group of around 115 Seychelles islands is even smaller than Germany’s capital and the smallest country in Africa.
Who has to contribute to achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) set out in the UN’s agenda 2030?
Possible answers:
- A: Governments
- B: Businesses
- C: Everyone, including you
Correct answer: C
Explanation: In 2015, the international community agreed on 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). When it comes to achieving those goals, each of us can do their part. The AGYO can help you play an active role in sustainable development.
Which is older - the European Union (EU) or the African Union (AU)?
Possible answers:
- A: EU
- B: AU
- C: Both the same
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The EU as we know it today was founded in 1992. The AU emerged from its predecessor 10 years later (2002) Although they are structured and work differently, both organisations aim to promote close regional cooperation.
Roughly how many languages are spoken on the African continent?
Possible answers:
- A: 200
- B: 2000
- C: 20 000
Correct answer: B
Explanation: There are slightly more than 2,000 different languages in Africa - that’s more than 25% of the languages spoken around the world. Another reminder of the incredible dimensions and diversity of the African continent, with its 55 countries and 1,216 billion inhabitants.
Which country has the largest expanse of glaciers?
Possible answers:
- A: Germany
- B: Tanzania
- C: Mali
Correct answer: B
Explanation: The 5,895m high Mount Kilimanjaro is surrounded by an expanse of glaciers measuring an estimated 1.5km². A hard act to follow for the five German glaciers in the Alps, with an area of 0.5km² However, global warming poses an acute risk for all glaciers.
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