Africa, the second-largest and second-most-populous continent on Earth, is a land of immense diversity and rich history.
It’s also the birthplace of humanity. The Cradle of Humankind. We all, technically, descended from people of Africa.
Spanning over 30 million square kilometers and home to more than 1.2 billion people, Africa’s 54 countries offer a stunning variety of cultures, languages, landscapes, and wildlife.
But how well do you know this vast continent? Can you name all, or even many of the countries in Africa?
Let’s embark on a journey through Africa, exploring each of its unique nations.
Below is a comprehensive list of all African countries, accompanied by a visual map to help you locate each one.
Chefchaouen, Morocco
Northern Africa
North Africa via World Atlas
1. Algeria2. Egypt3. Libya4. Morocco5. Sudan6. Tunisia7. Western Sahara (disputed territory)
Lagos, Nigeria
Western Africa
8. Benin9. Burkina Faso10. Cape Verde11. Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)12. Gambia13. Ghana14. Guinea15. Guinea-Bissau16. Liberia17. Mali18. Mauritania19. Niger20. Nigeria21. Senegal22. Sierra Leone23. Togo
Angola
Central Africa
Central Africa via World Atlas
24. Angola25. Cameroon26. Central African Republic27. Chad28. Democratic Republic of the Congo29. Republic of the Congo30. Equatorial Guinea31. Gabon32. São Tomé and Príncipe
Nairobi, Kenya
Eastern Africa
East Africa via World Atlas
33. Burundi34. Comoros35. Djibouti36. Eritrea37. Ethiopia38. Kenya39. Madagascar40. Malawi41. Mauritius42. Mozambique43. Rwanda44. Seychelles45. Somalia46. South Sudan47. Tanzania48. Uganda49. Zambia50. Zimbabwe
Southern Africa
51. Botswana52. Eswatini (Swaziland)53. Lesotho54. Namibia55. South Africa
Africa’s 54 countries are more than just names on a map—they are homes to diverse peoples, cultures, and histories that have shaped the world in countless ways. Next time you think about Africa, remember the rich tapestry of nations that make up this incredible continent.
How many countries did you know? Which ones surprised you? Share your thoughts and join the conversation.
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