Discover Africa: Countries, Islands, and Borders Quiz

Click on the continent of Africa.

Which continent is located directly north of Africa?

• Asia

• Australia

• Antarctica

• Europe

Answer explanation

Europe is the continent located directly north of Africa, separated by the Mediterranean Sea. Asia lies to the northeast, while Australia and Antarctica are located in different hemispheres.

Click on the Indian Ocean.

The​ (a)   Ocean is located to the west of Africa.

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Arctic

• Southern

• Pacific

Answer explanation

The Atlantic Ocean is located to the west of Africa, making it the correct answer. The other options, such as the Indian and Pacific Oceans, are located to the east and south, respectively.

What is a country?

• A type of landscape.

• A geographic area with defined borders and a government.

• A natural resource.

• A continent.

Answer explanation

A country is defined as a geographic area with specific borders and a governing body, distinguishing it from landscapes, natural resources, or continents.

Countries in Africa are divided by ________, which are invisible lines marking their territorial limits.

Answer explanation

Countries in Africa are divided by borders, which are invisible lines that define their territorial limits. Therefore, the correct answer is 'BORDERS'.

Which of the following countries shares a border with Egypt?

• Sudan

• Jordan

• Libya

• Saudi Arabia

Answer explanation

Egypt shares borders with Sudan to the south and Libya to the west. Jordan and Saudi Arabia do not share a land border with Egypt, making Sudan and Libya the correct answers.

Which of the following countries shares a border with Niger?

• Cameroon

• Ethiopia

• Chad

• Angola

• Mali

Answer explanation

Niger shares borders with several countries, including Chad to the east and Mali to the west. Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola do not share a border with Niger.

Provide the correct labels for the African countries on the map.

a

b

c

d

e

Cameroon

Chad

Morocco

South Africa

Egypt

Ghana

South Sudan

Namibia

Which of the following is a landlocked country in Africa?

• Somalia

• Liberia

• Malawi

• Gabon

Answer explanation

Malawi is a landlocked country in Africa, meaning it has no coastline. In contrast, Somalia, Liberia, and Gabon all have coastlines along the Indian Ocean or Atlantic Ocean.