Study Guide: Africa

How many countries are in Africa?

• 54

• 48

• 60

• 50

What is the largest country in Africa by area?

• Algeria

• Nigeria

• Egypt

• South Africa

What is the smallest country in Africa by area?

• Seychelles

• Gambia

• Djibouti

• Comoros

Which African country is partially located in Asia?

What major man-made waterway separates Africa from Asia?

• Suez Canal

• Panama Canal

• English Channel

• Strait of Gibraltar

What is the most populous country in Africa?

• Nigeria

• Egypt

• South Africa

• Kenya

What was the last country to gain independence in Africa?

• South Sudan

• Eritrea

• Namibia

• Zimbabwe

Which two African countries were never colonized?

• Ethiopia and Liberia

• Nigeria and Ghana

• Kenya and Egypt

• South Africa and Morocco

What is the most widely spoken language in Africa?

• Swahili

• Arabic

• French

• Hausa

What is the most common official language in African countries?

• English

• French

• Arabic

• Portuguese