Africa

Continent Africa

Africa: The Land of Forest, Sahara Desert

Africa Continent:

The Continent Of the largest hot Sahara desert, the Second Largest continent by land area 30,370,000 km² square kilometers And second-most populous continent, is a land of extraordinary diversity, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes. it is home to 54+ countries, Divided Into Sub Region

Africa is typically divided into five major subregions, based on geographical, cultural, and political factors:

geographical, cultural, and political factors:

1. North Africa 🌍🏜️

Countries: Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Sudan, Western Sahara, Mauritania
Features: Sahara Desert, Nile River, Mediterranean coastline, ancient history (pyramids, Carthage).

2. West Africa 🌴🏛️

Countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia, etc.
Features: Rich cultural heritage, savannas, rainforests, Atlantic Ocean coastline, ancient empires (Mali, Ghana, Songhai).

3. Central Africa 🌿🐘

Countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, Cameroon, Gabon, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, etc.
Features: Congo Rainforest, biodiversity, major rivers (Congo River), volcanic mountains.

4. East Africa 🏔️🐆

Countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, Somalia, Madagascar, etc.
Features: Great Rift Valley, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, wildlife safaris, Swahili culture.

5. Southern Africa ⛏️🏝️

Countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Angola, Lesotho, etc.
Features: Kalahari Desert, Victoria Falls, gold and diamond resources, diverse landscapes.

Area : 30,370,000 Km

Population : 1,549,862,036

Countries

54+

Popular Country

Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Sudan, Angola, Algeria

Africa Map And Countries

List Of African Countries And Territories

Africa Population Overview

Population History

Year

Population^(Change)

2025

1,549,862,036 ^(
2.34% )

2024

1,515,135,021 ^(
1.28%
)

2020

1,380,815,829 ^(
2.51%
)

2015

1,220,069,910 ^(
2.62% )

2010

1,072,211,363 ^(
2.61% )

2005

942,540,445 ^(
2.56%
)

2000

830,575,835 ^(
2.54% )

1995

732,688,407 ^(
2.62% )

1990

643,768,529 ^(
2.84% )

1985

559,657,114 ^(
2.99%
)

1980

483,044,902 ^(
2.91% )

1975

418,427,064 ^(
2.74%
)

1970

365,546,026 ^(
2.63% )

1965

321,007,907 ^(
2.49%
)

1960

283,916,595 ^(
2.29%
)

1955

253,532,534 ^(
2.17%
)

1950

227,771,203 ^(
1.76% )

African Nation