There are over 50 African nations and so it may be intimidating to consider learning the English names for all of them but it doesn’t have to be a scary prospect. Simply learn a few at a time until your are confident that you remember them all.
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African Countries
African countries are the countries on the continent of Africa. There are 54 African countries in total. The continent of Africa is south of Europe and located between the Atlantic and Indian oceans. The entire continent of all 54 countries is approximately 11,700,000 square miles (which is 30,303,000 square kilometres). The largest country in Africa is Algeria and the smallest is the Republic of The Gambia.
List of African Countries
- Zimbabwe
- Zambia
- Uganda
- Tunisia
- Togo
- Tanzania
- Swaziland
- Sudan
- South Africa
- Somalia
- Sierra Leone
- Seychelles
- Senegal
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Rwanda
- Nigeria
- Niger
- Namibia
- Mozambique
- Morocco
- Mauritius
- Mauritania
- Mali
- Malawi
- Madagascar
- Libya
- Liberia
- Lesotho
- Kenya
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guinea
- Ghana
- Gambia, The
- Gabon
- Ethiopia
- Eritrea
- Equatorial Guinea
- Egypt
- Djibouti
- Chad
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Congo, Republic of the
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Comoros
- Central African Republic
- Cape Verde
- Cameroon
- Burundi
- Burkina Faso
- Botswana
- Benin
- Angola
- Algeria
Countries in Africa with African Languages and Nationalities
Algeria
- Nationality: Algerian
- Language: Arabic
Angola
- Nationality: Angolan
- Language: Portuguese
Benin
- Nationality: Beninese
- Language: French
Botswana
- Nationality: Motswana(sing.)/ Batswana (pl.)
- Language: English
Burkina Faso
- Nationality: Burkinabe
- Language: French
Burundi
- Nationality: Barundi
- Language: Kirundi/ French
Cabo Verde
- Nationality: Cape Verdean
- Language: Portuguese
Cameroon
- Nationality: Cameroonian
- Language: French / English
Central African Republic (CAR)
- Nationality: Central African
- Language: French/ Sango
Chad
- Nationality: Chadian
- Language: French /Arabic
Comoros
- Nationality: Comorian
- Language: Shikomoro/ Arabic/ French
Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Nationality: Congolese
- Language: French
Republic of the Congo
- Nationality: Congolese
- Language: French
Ivoirien/ Ivorian
- Nationality: Ivoirian
- Language: French
Djibouti
- Nationality: Djiboutian
- Language: French/ Arabic
Egypt
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Language: Arabic
Equatorial Guinea
- Nationality: Equatorial Guinean
- Language: Spanish/ French
Eritrea
- Nationality: Eritrean
- Language: Tigrinya/ Tigre/ Standard Arabic
Swaziland
- Nationality: Swazi
- Language: Siswati/ English
Ethiopia
- Nationality: Ethiopian
- Language: Amharic
Gabon
- Nationality: Gabonese
- Language: French
Gambia
- Nationality: Gambian
- Language: English
Ghana
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Language: English
Guinea
- Nationality: Guinean
- Language: French
Guinea-Bissau
- Nationality: Guinean
- Language: Portuguese
Kenya
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Language: Swahili
Lesotho
- Nationality: Mosotho (sing.)/ Basotho (pl.)
- Language: Sesotho/ English
Liberia
- Nationality: Liberian
- Language: English
Libya
- Nationality: Libyan
- Language: Arabic
Madagascar
- Nationality: Malagasy
- Language: Malagasy / French
Malawi
- Nationality: Malawian
- Language: Chewa / English
Mali
- Nationality: Malian
- Language: French
Mauritania
- Nationality: Mauritanian
- Language: Arabic
Mauritius
- Nationality: Mauritian
- Language: French/ English
Morocco
- Nationality: Moroccan
- Language: Arabic / French
Mozambique
- Nationality: Mozambican
- Language: Portuguese / Swahili
Namibia
- Nationality: Namibian
- Language: English
Niger
- Nationality: Nigerien
- Language: French
Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Language: English
Rwanda
- Nationality: Rwandan
- Language: French/ English/ Kinyarwanda
Senegal
- Nationality: Senegalese
- Language: French
Seychelles
- Nationality: Seychellois
- Language: Creole/ English/ French
Sierra Leone
- Nationality: Sierra Leonean
- Language: English/ Krio/ Temne/ Mende
Somalia
- Nationality: Somali / Somalian
- Language: Somali / Arabic
South Sudan
- Nationality: South Sudanese
- Language: English
Sudan
- Nationality: Sudanese
- Language: Arabic / English
Tanzania
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Language: Swahili / English
Togo
- Nationality: Togolese
- Language: French
Tunisia
- Nationality: Tunisian
- Language: Arabic
Uganda
- Nationality: Ugandan
- Language: English / Swahili
Zambia
- Nationality: Zambian
- Language: English
Zimbabwe
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Language: English /Shona/ Sindebele
South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Language: Afrikaans/ English/ Swazi/ Sotho/ Tswana/ Ndebele/ Venda/ Zulu/ Northern Sotho/ Tsonga/ Xhosa
List of African Languages
- Zulu
- Yoruba
- Xhosa
- Wolof
- Venda
- Umbundu
- Twi
- Tswana
- Tsonga
- Tsoa
- Tshivenda
- Tshiluba
- Tonga
- Tigrinya
- Tamil
- Swazi
- Swahili
- Spanish
- Southern Ndebele
- Somali
- Shona
- Seychellois Creole
- Sesotho
- Sepedi
- Sena
- Portuguese
- Oromo
- Northern Sotho
- Northern Ndebele
- Noon
- Ndebele
- Ndau
- Nambya
- Mossi
- Mauritian Creole
- Malagasy
- Luo
- Luganda
- Lingala
- Khoekhoe
- Kongo
- Kituba
- Kirundi
- Kinyarwanda
- Kimbundu
- Italian
- Igbo
- Hausa
- Gikuyu
- German
- Ga
- Fulani
- French
- Fon
- English
- Dangme
- Chewa
- Comorian
- Cape Verdean Creole
- Bhojpuri
- Berber
- Arabic
- Amharic
- Akan
- Afrikaans
- Abron
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main languages spoken in African countries?
In Africa, there is a vast array of languages spoken due to the continent’s cultural and ethnic diversity. Some widely spoken languages include Arabic, English, French, and Swahili. Additionally, numerous indigenous languages are spoken by millions of people, such as Amharic, Hausa, and Yoruba.
What are the most common nationalities in Africa?
Africa is home to 54 recognized countries, each with its own distinct identity and nationality. Some of the most populous nations in Africa include Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Africa. The nationalities usually correspond with the names of the countries, such as Nigerian, Ethiopian, Egyptian, Congolese, and South African.
Can you name some West African languages?
We sure can! West Africa is a linguistically diverse region with hundreds of languages spoken. Some of the most common West African languages include Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fula, and Wolof. In addition, many West African countries use English, French, and Portuguese as official languages due to their colonial histories.
What are the currencies used in different African countries?
There are various currencies used in African countries, reflecting the diverse economic and political systems on the continent. Some of the commonly known currencies are the Nigerian Naira, South African Rand, Egyptian Pound, Moroccan Dirham, and Kenyan Shilling. Additionally, several countries in West Africa use a shared currency called the West African CFA Franc, while Central African countries use the Central African CFA Franc.
How many countries are there in Africa?
Africa is the second-largest continent in the world and is home to 54 recognized countries. This makes Africa a land of remarkable cultural, linguistic, and geographical diversity, offering a wealth of opportunities for exploration and learning.
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