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The web page lists 54 countries in Africa according to the United Nations, with population and subregion data. It also shows the population and subregion of dependencies or other territories, such as Réunion, Mayotte, and Saint Helena.
- Nigeria
The current population of Nigeria is 228,336,587 as of...
- Ghana
The current population of Ghana is 34,678,813 as of...
- Djibouti
The current population of Djibouti is 1,149,758 as of...
- Rwanda
The current population of Rwanda is 14,364,489 as of...
- Eswatini
The current population of the Kingdom of Eswatini is...
- Cabo Verde
The current population of Cabo Verde is 603,582 as of...
- Guinea
The current population of Guinea is 14,475,371 as of...
- Gabon
The current population of Gabon is 2,477,191 as of...
- Kenya
The current population of Kenya is 56,033,671 as of...
- Ethiopia
The current population of Ethiopia is 129,213,718 as of...
- Nigeria
- Middle Africa
- Other African Territories
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AngolaCameroonCentral African RepublicChadIn addition to 54 countries, Africa also includes 3 dependencies and one disputed territory. Two of the dependencies, Reunion and Mayotte, are controlled by France. Reunion is an island located just west of the small island country of Mauritius, and east of the large island country of Madagascar. It is the most populous of Africa’s dependencies, co...
Africa contains 54 countries, 3 dependencies, and one disputed territory. The continent is divided into five subregions: Northern, Eastern, Western, Middle, and Southern. Each subregion has its own characteristics, such as population, culture, and history. Learn more about the 54 countries and their subregions in this article.
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May 30, 2023 · Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populated continent, with 54 independent countries and 4 dependencies. The continent has diverse landscapes, cultures, and natural resources, as well as a rich history and ancient civilizations. Learn more about the geography, history, and challenges of each region of Africa.
- Cory Price
Africa. Africa is the world's second largest and second-most populous continent after Asia. At about 30.3 million km 2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 20% of Earth 's land area and 6% of its total surface area. [7] With 1.4 billion people [1] [2] as of 2021, it accounts for about 18% of the world's human ...
- 46.1/km² (119.4/sq mi) (2021)
- 54+2*+5** (*disputed) (**territories)
- Seychelles. 98,908. 0.57% 452 km²
- Sao Tome And Principe. 223,368. 1.92% 964 km²
- Mayotte. 279,515. 2.46% 374 km²
- Cape Verde. 561,898. 1.06% 4,033 km²
Africa is the second-largest continent in the world by area and population. It has 54 sovereign countries and two disputed areas, plus six island nations. The web page lists the names, capitals, population, and maps of all African countries by region.
The web page shows the African continent with all African nations, international borders, national capitals, and major cities. It also provides facts about Africa's area, population, languages, and regions. The web page does not list the number of countries in Africa, but it lists the 54 sovereign states and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic as the 55th country.