African countries
Saharan and sub-Saharan
African countries are the nations of the African continent, currently numbering 54 sovereign states recognized by the African Union.
The phrase appears in discussions of geography, international relations, development, and regional politics: Many African countries have experienced rapid economic growth.
The term groups diverse nations—from Egypt to South Africa, Nigeria to Morocco—that vary enormously in size, population, language, and political systems.
- AlgeriaMaghreb nation, largest African
- NigeriaWest African federal republic
- KenyaEast African country, capital Nairobi
- MoroccoNorthwest African kingdom
- independence movementsEfforts seeking political autonomy
island nations · Ghana · ancient kingdoms · Ethiopia · colonial borders · Tanzania · Victoria Falls · Egypt · liberation fronts · trade hubs · Senegal · sub-Saharan · biodiversity hotspots · arid zones · Congo · historical trade routes · financial centers · emerging markets
African countriesEuropean countries
Sovereign states of Europe
Asian countries · European nations · Europe · Asia · Caribbean nations
African countriesWestern powers
Leading Atlantic democracies collectively
African, Africa, Africans, Africanization, country, countries, countryside