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Why are people from Africa so dark?
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People from Africa can be of various skin tones, but those who are darker skin-toned often have more melanin in their skin, which gives them a darker complexion. This melanin also protects them from the sun's rays, which explains why darker skinned people tend to reside in tropical climates. Additionally, skin tones may vary based on the ancestry of the person and genetics. For example, those with more Sub-Saharan African heritage have more chance of having a darker skin tone than those with Middle Eastern or European ancestry. Some ethnic groups in the continent are also genetically adaptive to being darker skin due to environmental factors such as long exposure to intense sunlight. Thus, the darkness of one's skin does not necessarily reflect health, hygiene, or social class. In a nutshell, darker skin is due to a combination of factors, some of which are unique to individuals, while some of which may be found across a population.