Joe Biden Might Need an Atlas—Calls African Continent One Nation in Speech

Speaking today at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, Vice President Joe Biden committed a minor gaffe when he spoke about the "nation of Africa" and its economic potential.

Africa, of course, is a continent consisting of 55 states, not a singular entity.

Twitter was amused:

No way RT @ChrisMcGreal Joe Biden gives speech to US-Africa summit in which he talks about "the nation of Africa"

— Patrick Brennan (@ptbrennan11) August 5, 2014

Joe Biden references "the nation of Africa." Really? #Fail https://t.co/MrreHwbijE

— Orlando Watson (@orlandowatson) August 5, 2014

Biden, speaking to 40 African leaders, referred to the "nation of Africa" ... um... #bidenisms via @m_danylak

— Lyndsey Fifield (@lyndseyfifield) August 5, 2014

It is unknown if Biden gets geography lessons from actress Molly Ringwald.