African Countries Vocabulary with Pictures

Last updated on June 15, 2024 by Olivia Marie

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

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

African Countries Video

African Countries | Infographics

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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