Africa - Wikipedia The continent includes Madagascar and various archipelagos It contains 54 fully recognised sovereign states, eight cities and islands that are part of non-African states, and two de facto independent states with limited or no recognition This count does not include Malta and Sicily, which are geologically part of the African continent
Africa | History, People, Countries, Regions, Map, Facts | Britannica African regions are treated under the titles Central Africa, eastern Africa, North Africa, Southern Africa, and western Africa; these articles also contain the principal treatment of African historical and cultural development
Africa Map Map of Africa - Worldatlas. com Africa, the planet's 2nd largest continent and the second most-populous continent (after Asia) includes (54) individual countries, and Western Sahara, a member state of the African Union whose statehood is disputed by Morocco
Map of Africa | List of African Countries Alphabetically Description: This Map of Africa shows seas, country boundaries, countries, capital cities, major cities, islands and lakes in Africa Size: 1600x1600px 677 Kb | 1250x1250px 421 Kb Author: Ontheworldmap com Detailed Maps of Africa Maps of African Regions
The 54 Countries in Africa in Alphabetical Order Here is the alphabetical list of the African country names with their capitals We have also included the countries’ regions, the international standard for country codes (ISO 3166) and continents, as they may extend more than one continent
Africa: Countries and Sub-Saharan Africa | HISTORY African History Africa is a large and diverse continent that extends from South Africa northward to the Mediterranean Sea The continent makes up one-fifth of the total land surface of Earth
Africa Map: Regions, Geography, Facts Figures | Infoplease What Are the Big 3 African Countries? Three of the largest and most influential countries in Africa are Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with a diverse population of over 200 million people Egypt is home to some of the world's most iconic ancient monuments, including the pyramids and the Sphinx
Africa - New World Encyclopedia Since the end of colonial status, African states have frequently been hampered by instability, corruption, violence, and authoritarianism The vast majority of African nations are republics that operate under some form of the presidential system of rule
Africa - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia African independence movements had their first success in 1951, when Libya became the first former colony to become independent Modern African history is full of revolutions and wars, as well as the growth of modern African economies and democratization across the continent
All 54 African Countries, Including Disputed Territories This vast land comprises 54 recognized African countries, each with its own distinct identity Here, we'll explore the countries of Africa, divided into the key regions: North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa