Africa

Explore Zimbabwe’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the Zambezi River to Victoria Falls.

Explore Togo’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from its sprawling mountains and rivers to its unique indigenous culture.

Explore Tanzania’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, including its tropical islands, incredible volcanic craters and Great Lakes system.

Explore Sudan’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from it’s ancient towering pyramids to its wondrous coral reefs.

Explore Somalia’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, including its valuable camels and record-breaking coastline.

Explore Sierra Leone’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from it’s low coastal plains to its mangrove wetlands.

Explore South Sudan’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from its sprawling wetlands to its largest mammal migration.

Explore Seychelle’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from it’s granitic and coral islands to its gigantic crabs and tortoises.

Explore Senegal’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, including Cap Vert Peninsula and Senegal River valley.

Explore São Tomé and Príncipe’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, including its volcanic peaks and tropical climate.

Explore Niger’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, including its grand mosques, wildlife reserves and unique festivals.

Explore Rwanda’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from a lake used to generate electricty to one of Africa’s cleanest cities.

Explore Nigeria’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the Nollywood film industry to Africa’s largest mangrove forest.

Explore Mozambique’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, including the Zambezi River, Monte Binga and Lake Niassa.

Explore Morocco’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the highest African ski resort to its unique blue town.

Explore Mauritania’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, including its ancient Sahara towns and its spectacular Richat Structure.

Explore Malawi’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, including its stone age rock art and remarkable fish species.

Explore Mali’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the Sahara Desert in the north to the wooded savanna in the south.

Explore Madagascar’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, including its indigenous baobabs, singy limestone and spiny forests.

Explore Kenya’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, including its tallest mountains, massive lakes and open savanna.

Explore Libya’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the Sahara Desert to the Acacus Mountains.

Explore Liberia’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the tropical rainforests to the Atlantic coast.

Explore Guinea Bissau’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, including its drowned river valleys and deltaic archipelago.

Explore Ghana’s capital, population, map, flag, geography, and fun facts, including its world’s largest artificial lake.

Explore Guinea’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the central highlands to the Atlantic Ocean.

Explore Comoros’ capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, including its magnificent coral reefs and volcanic zones.

Explore Gabon’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the dense rainforests to the Gulf of Guinea.

Explore The Gambia’s capital, population, map, flag and geography, plus fun facts about Banjul, the River Gambia and its unique shape.

Explore Eritrea’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the rugged highlands to the desert lowlands.

Explore Equatorial Guinea’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from Río Muni to the islands in the Gulf of Guinea.

Explore Egypt’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the Western Desert and Nile River to the Eastern Desert and Sinai Peninsula.

Explore Cameroon’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the Wouri River to Mount Cameroon.

Explore Central African Republic’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the northern savannas to the southern rainforests.

Explore Chad’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the savanna in the south to the Sahel and the Sahara in the north.

Explore Cabo Verde’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the steep mountains and active volcanos to the miles of sandy beaches.

Explore Burundi’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the traditional Kirundi greeting to the delicious banana beer.

Explore Burkina Faso’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the dry Sahel region to the Volta river network.

Discover Botswana’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the Kalahari Desert to the Okavango Delta.

Discover Benin’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the northern savannas to the Gulf of Guinea.

Discover Angola’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the northern rainforests to the Atlantic Coast.

Discover Algeria’s capital, population, map, flag, geography and fun facts, from the Sahara Desert to the Tell Atlas Mountains.

The most interesting facts about Senegal, from killer hippopotamuses, Africa’s Mecca and Africa’s tallest statue.

The most interesting facts about Libya, from an ancient crossroads of civilisations to bizarre natural phenomena in the Sahara Desert.

Boost your knowledge of African geography with this all-in-one learning kit to master the 54 countries of Africa, its capitals, and abbreviations.

Free printable list of the African countries and capitals for you to review and test your geography knowledge, with fill in the blank exercise.

The African flags from A-Z, recognized in every corner of the world. Flags are an important symbol that represent a nation.

Capital cities of Africa in alphabetical order, from Algeria to Zimbabwe. Discover 54 African countries and their most important cities.

Learn which countries make up Central Africa, how the region is defined by the UN and African Union, and what makes this part of Africa unique.

Explore the countries of West Africa with clear maps, capitals, population figures, land area, and how the UN, AU, and ECOWAS define the region.

Eastern Africa country list with capitals, population, land area, UN geoscheme classification, African Union groupings, and regional maps.

Discover the seven countries in Northern Africa, according to the UN geoscheme. Includes list, map, definitions, and how broader regional groupings differ.

Discover the five countries in Southern Africa, according to the UN geoscheme. Includes list, map, definitions, and how broader regional groupings differ.

A detailed map of Botswana displaying its regions and major cities. Where is Botswana, and what does it look like geographically?

Free blank Africa map for you to test your geography knowledge and review the locations of countries and capitals.

A list of the countries in Africa in alphabetical order. Discover the sovereign nations, regions, and members of the UN.

A detailed map of Madagascar displaying its regions and major cities. Where is Madagascar, and what does it look like geographically?

A detailed map of Rwanda displaying its districts and major cities. Each district is distinctly outlined, with cities marked by dots or icons.

Fun facts about Rwanda, from the Land of a Thousand Hills to one for the world’s most gender-equal countries.

Outstanding biodiversity and a unique bare-knuckle fighting sport are just two fun facts about Madagascar.

From a gargantuan desert, an unparalleled array of wildlife and ancient rock art, these are some fun facts about Botswana.

One of the world’s least developed countries and a fierce beauty pageant for men, these are some interesting facts about Chad.

Interesting facts about Equatorial Guinea, from one of the world’s wettest places to a corrupt dictator with a playboy son.

Fun facts about Egypt, from the most visited country in Africa to one of the world’s most iconic landmarks

The most interesting facts about Uganda, from an array of natural wonders to the “Butcher of Uganda” at the centre of a dark history.

The most interesting facts about Niger include its very own dinosaur – the Nigersaurus – and the world’s highest mud-brick minaret.

In 1981, Mauritania became the last country in the world to abolish slavery. But the West African nation still has a long way to go.

The most interesting facts about São Tomé and Príncipe, the continent’s second-smallest country known as the “African Galápagos”.

The most interesting facts about Morocco, including a town that’s painted blue, goats that climb trees and the world’s oldest university.

The most interesting facts about Cabo Verde, from Africa’s second-most democratic country to a mysterious ghost ship carrying synthesizers.

The most interesting facts about Comoros, from enduring over 20 coups in just 40 years and the world’s largest producer of ylang-ylang.

The most interesting facts about the Republic of the Congo, from Africa’s first Marxist-Leninist state to the Congo’s Loch Ness Monster.

The most interesting facts about Seychelles, from the original Garden of Eden to the world’s largest population of giant tortoises.

From a village where men are banned to the cradle of humanity, these are the most interesting facts about Kenya.

The most interesting facts about Guinea-Bissau, from hippos adapted to saltwater, to briefly having two presidents and two prime ministers.

Home to the longest river in the world and over 200 pyramids – more than Egypt – these are the most interesting facts about Sudan.

From Africa’s highest mountain to some of the world’s most remarkable wildlife, these are the most interesting facts about Tanzania.

The most interesting facts about the Gambia, from washing in a sacred crocodile-infested pool to using marbles to vote in elections.

Ancient ruins, a tank graveyard and one of the oldest human skeletons, these are the most interesting facts about Eritrea.

The most interesting facts about Sierra Leone, from a history intertwined with slavery to a giant cotton tree in its capital city.

The most interesting facts about Gabon, from “the land of the surfing hippos” and “Africa’s Last Eden” to 400,000 years of history.

We take a look at the countries along the Silk Road, the ancient network of trade routes that connected China with the West.

The most interesting facts about Ivory Coast – or Côte d’Ivoire – from the “Paris of West Africa” to the largest church in the world.

The most interesting facts about Guinea, from Africa’s first million-selling single to chimpanzees who use tools to chop fruit.

From idyllic islands to the only country to have all five vowels in its name, these are the most interesting facts about Mozambique.

The most interesting facts about Mauritania, from the last country in the world to abolish slavery to the world’s longest train.

The most interesting facts about South Sudan, from Africa’s newest nation and decades of conflict to “mega-herds” of migrating wildlife.

The most interesting facts about Togo include once being known as the “The Slave Coast” and having its first president assassinated.

The most interesting facts about Nigeria, from the twins capital of the world to Nollywood – the world’s second-largest film industry.

The most interesting facts about Tunisia, from the northernmost point of Africa to triggering a wave of revolutions across the Arab World.

The most interesting facts about Liberia, from Africa’s oldest republic to pygmy hippos known as “water cows”.

The most interesting facts about Zambia, from the world’s largest curtain of falling water to near-blind rats that can sense magnetic fields.

From the richest man who has ever lived to the world’s largest mud-brick structure, these are the most interesting facts about Mali.

The most interesting facts about Malawi, from one of the planet’s largest and deepest lakes to selling the presidential jet to raise funds.

Home to the “African Che Guevara” and one of the world’s youngest populations, these are the most interesting facts about Burkina Faso.

From the world’s hungriest country to superb star-gazing, these are the most interesting facts about the Central African Republic.

The most interesting facts about Benin, from the “Venice of Africa” and reverence for snakes, to the largest intact eco-system in West Africa.

The most interesting facts about Cameroon, from a poisonous lake to the world’s largest frog that builds its own ponds using rocks.

The most interesting facts about Burundi, from a man-eating crocodile called Gustave to a tragic history of genocide and war.

Africa’s richest woman, a rediscovered antelope and an immense waterfall are among the most interesting facts about Angola.

The most interesting facts about Somalia include a gigantic coastline, prehistoric rock paintings and a tragic and troubled history.

From rich flora and fauna to a tragic history, these are the most interesting facts about the Democratic Republic of Congo.

From a giant desert engulfing four-fifths of the country to the world’s smallest fox, these are the most interesting facts about Algeria.

The most interesting facts about Ghana include a history-making 10-year-old DJ and a world record for running backwards.

From ‘the smoke that thunders’ to the capital city of the legendary Queen of Sheba, these are the most interesting facts about Zimbabwe.