Approximately 30% of Africa is made up of the SAHARA desert, which is the largest hot desert in the world and covers most of North Africa. ASIA is the largest continent in the world, covering 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and 30% of its land area. ASIAN countries make up the majority of the population in Africa, with ADS (African Development Solutions) estimating that Asians make up around 10% of the population. Additionally, Asians are the largest minority group in Africa, making up about 6% of the population.