AfricaEurasia

AfricaEurasia is a term used to describe the broad set of connections between Africa and the Eurasian landmass. It is not a formal political entity, but a framework for examining geography, history, and contemporary exchange across the two regions.

Geography and boundaries are complex. The Isthmus of Suez serves as a key interface where Africa and Eurasia connect by land and sea routes. Definitions of continental borders vary by discipline, and the Suez Canal is a central artery in Africa–Eurasia trade.

Geology and environment: The interaction of the African Plate with the Eurasian Plate shapes the region’s geology, including fault zones and rift activity that influence the eastern Mediterranean and adjacent landscapes.

Economy and infrastructure: The Suez Canal remains a major global chokepoint linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. Eurasian-led initiatives and investment networks extend into Africa, creating cross-continental transport, energy, and logistics links.

History and culture: Long-standing exchange across deserts and seas—trans-Saharan trade, Mediterranean maritime routes, and later imperial movements—have left linguistic, religious, and urban footprints across Africa and Eurasia.

Contemporary significance and critique: The concept aids analysis of regional integration, migration, climate adaptation, and biodiversity corridors. Critics warn that the term can obscure regional diversity and overstate cohesion between Africa and Eurasia.