Africa is the second largest continent in the world, while Eurasia is the leader.

Interesting Facts about African countries:

  • Algeria is the largest country in Africa. More than 80% of the territory is occupied by the Sahara Desert.
  • Angola. The capital of Angola - Luanda is considered the most expensive city to live in, but 50% of the country's population cannot read and write.
  • Benin is a small country famous for the town of Ouidah, which is considered a stronghold of the voodoo religion. Benin is one of the African countries that fully provides itself with all the necessary foodstuffs.
  • Botswana is one of the least explored countries in Africa. More than 70% of the territory is occupied by desert.

  • Burkina Faso is a country with a very low standard of living. It is rare to find a person over 65 in the country. Tourists rarely visit the country.
  • Burundi is a country with no hospitals. There are only about 200 doctors and nurses in the entire state, so the level of medical care is one of the lowest in the world.
  • Gabon is one of the most stable and wealthy on the African continent. About 80% of the country's territory is occupied by tropical forests.
  • The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa in terms of area.
  • Ghana is the first state in West Africa to gain independence from the British people.
  • Guinea is the leader in bauxite reserves. Included in the 10 poorest countries in the world.
  • Guinea-Bissau. There is not a single power plant in the country. Electricity is supplied from city generators and is turned on for only 2-3 hours a day.
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo. The main attraction of the republic is the river - Congo, which is one of the deepest in the world.
  • Djibouti is one of the driest countries in the world.
  • Egypt is one of the cheapest and most popular resorts in the world. It is famous for its developed infrastructure in tourist cities. But outside the tourist area, the Egyptians live very poorly. It is in Egypt that one of the seven wonders of the world is located - the pyramid of Cheops.

    One of the wonders of the world is the Cheops Pyramid. Egypt

  • Zambia is the first African country to make banknotes not from paper, but from plastic. The most visited place by tourists is the village of artisans Mukuni.
  • Zimbabwe. One of the world's coffee exporters. The country is very high level unemployment in 2020 is about 80%.
  • Cape Verde is a country of 18 islands. The state is engaged in the production and export of footwear.
  • Cameroon. Half of the state's territory is occupied by forests, which are home to the largest goliath frogs in the world. The population lives below the poverty line, but despite this, the inhabitants of Cameroon are always hospitable and good-natured to tourists.
  • Kenya is the country with the largest international airport in East Africa. Kenya is different from other states. There are no seasons in the country, there are only seasons: dry and rainy.
  • Comoros. A country where it is impossible to pay with a bank card. There are not even ATMs on the territory of the state.
  • Congo is famous for the most dangerous dormant volcano in the world - Newiragongo.
  • Cote d'Ivoire. More than 60 peoples live in the state. It is in this country that the largest church in the world is located.
  • Lesotho is located in the highlands. There are two diamond mines in the country.
  • Liberia. The country has not yet fully recovered from the 1980 war. The population lives below the poverty line. The only country in the world where there are no traffic lights.
  • Libya. 90% of the area is covered with desert. A state with a very limited number of animals and plants. The lack of flora and fauna is provoked by the arid climate.
  • Mauritius is a tourist resort that ranks second in terms of living standards on the African continent.
  • Mauritania. All rivers in this country dry up in summer, except for one - Senegal. 100% of the population of Mauritania is Muslim.
  • Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world. The country is the world's first producer of vanilla.
  • Malawi is the poorest republic in Africa. The country is known for its orchids; more than 400 species of them grow on the territory of the state.
  • Mali. The country ranks one of the first places in the world for the export of gold.
  • Morocco is a tourist country visited by over 10 million tourists annually. In the country, namely in Casablanca, there is the tallest religious building - the Hassan Mosque 2.
  • Mozambique. About 25% of the country's population do not consider themselves to be followers of any faith, although they are not atheists. Meat is rare in Mozambique.
  • Namibia. The world's largest underground lake is located on its territory. Tourists are attracted to Namibia by the "Skeleton Coast" - the surf line strewn with the skeletons of whales.

    Skeleton Coast is one of the most memorable places

  • Niger. About 80% of the republic's area is occupied by the Sahara Desert. Niger has the first birth rate in the world.
  • Nigeria is the first country in Africa in terms of population. The country is engaged in the extraction and export of oil and petroleum products.
  • Rwanda is the country with the tallest inhabitants on the planet. In Rwanda, no railways and trams. The country is one of the few in Africa that does not experience a deficit in drinking water.
  • Sao Tome and Principe are islands that are extinct volcanoes. The islands are popular with a local attraction - Usta Ada (a place in the rocks, from where a jet sea ​​water).
  • Swaziland is a state with 2 capitals: Mbabane and Lobamba. The country is ruled by a king, but his power is partially limited by parliament. The republic ranks first in the world in terms of the number of HIV - infected people.
  • Seychelles is one of the most expensive resorts in the world. The Seychelles have 115 islands, of which only 33 are inhabited.
  • Senegal. The national symbol of this country is the baobab. The famous Paris-Dakar rally is annually held in the capital of Senegal.

    Rally Paris-Dakar - a dream for many

  • Somalia is one of the most armed countries in the world. For local residents, the constant carrying of firearms with them is considered the norm. Somalia is a country with anarchy.
  • Sudan is a state where marriages with deceased people are allowed at the legislative level. Sudan is the world's largest importer of gum arabic.
  • Sierra Leone. One of the poorest countries in the world. Half of the republic's population cannot read or write.
  • Tanzania. A third of the country is occupied by nature reserves. The republic is characterized by a low level of education. According to statistics, only half of Tanzania's children go to school. The country has 2 capitals and the largest crater in the world - Ngorongoro.
  • Togo is a country known for the largest traditional market in the world, where you can buy absolutely anything. Togo is a country of contrasts, where monolithic elite high-rise buildings border on the adobe huts of the poor.
  • Tunisia is a popular tourist country, famous not only for its unique culture and nature, but also for its attraction "The Rose of the Sahara". This crystal is formed in the desert from salt and sand. Many tourists purchase a crystal as a souvenir for decorating aquariums and houses.

    The amazing phenomenon of the "Rose of the Sahara"

  • Uganda is the youngest republic in the world. Average age Ugandans is 15 years old. The country is home to one of the deepest lakes in the world - Albertina.
  • CAR is a state with incredible reserves of uranium, gold, oil and diamonds. But despite this, the country is among the 30 poorest republics in the world.
  • Chad. The country is named after Lake Chad, which is located on its territory. There is no railway connection in the country at all. This republic amazes with its dry and arid climate, the maximum temperature in the shade in summer reaches 56 degrees Celsius.
  • Equatorial Guinea is a state in which the land is colored bright red due to the special composition of the soil. In Equatorial Guinea, gold mining is available to everyone.
  • Eritrea is one of the poorest countries on the planet. There is no national language in Eritrea. This country became famous in the world thanks to the 30-year war of independence.
  • Ethiopia is the most populous landlocked country on the planet. Ethiopia is an agricultural country where cereals, sugar cane, potatoes and cotton are grown.
  • South Africa is the most diverse national republic of the African continent. South Africa is the most developed country in Africa.
  • South Sudan is one of the least developed republics in Africa. There is not even a water supply in the country. South Sudan is famous for its constant civil wars and political upheavals.

The area of ​​South Africa is 3.1 million sq. km. The region is characterized by the development of the mining industry.

Table: South African countries

North Africa is washed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Red Sea... Area - about 10,000,000 sq. km. Most of this part of the African continent is occupied by the Sahara Desert.

Table: North African countries

West Africa is washed by the Atlantic Ocean. Covers the Sahel and Sudan regions. This part of the continent is the leader in the number of HIV infections and malaria.

Table: West African countries

State Square State population Capital
Benin 112 620 10 741 458 Porto Novo, Cotonou
Burkina Faso 274,200 17 692 391 Ouagadougou
Gambia 10 380 1 878 999 Banjul
Ghana 238 540 25 199 609 Accra
Guinea 245 857 11 176 026 Conakry
Guinea-Bissau 36 120 1 647 000 Bissau
Cape Verde 4 033 523 568 Praia
Ivory Coast 322 460 23,740,424 Yamoussoukro
Liberia 111 370 4 294 000 Monrovia
Mauritania 1 030 700 3 359 185 Nouakchott
Mali 1 240 000 15 968 882 Bamako
Niger 1 267 000 23 470 530 Niamey
Nigeria 923 768 186 053 386 Abuja
Senegal 196 722 13 300 410 Dakar
Sierra leone 71 740 5 363 669 Freetown
Togo 56 785 7 154 237 Lome

States Central Africa in 2020 have a very good complex natural resources, therefore, the countries are not only actively developing the industrial sector, but are also the leading actors foreign trade African continent.

Table: Central African countries

State Square State population Capital
Angola 1 246 700 20 172 332 Luanda
Gabon 267 667 1 738 541 Libreville
Cameroon 475 440 20 549 221 Yaounde
Democratic Republic of the Congo 2 345 410 77 433 744 Kinshasa
Congo 342 000 4 233 063 Brazzaville
Sao Tome and Principe 1001 163 000 Sao Tome
CAR 622 984 5 057 000 Bangui
Chad 1 284 000 11 193 452 N'Djamena
Equatorial Guinea 28 051 740 743 Malabo

East Africa occupies the highest part of the mainland. It is in this part that the most high point Africa - Kilimanjaro. Most of the territory is savannah. In East Africa, the most a large number of national and reserve parks. East Africa is characterized by frequent civil wars and armed conflicts.

Table: East African countries

State Square State population Capital
Burundi 27 830 11 099 298 Bujumbura
Djibouti 22 000 818 169 Djibouti
Zambia 752 614 14 222 233 Lusaka
Zimbabwe 390 757 14 229 541 Harare
Kenya 582 650 44 037 656 Nairobi
Comoros (Comoros) 2 170 806 153 Moroni
Mauritius 2040 1 295 789 Port louis
Madagascar 587 041 24 235 390 Antananarivo
Malawi 118 480 16 777 547 Lilongwe
Mozambique 801 590 25 727 911 Maputo
Rwanda 26 338 12 012 589 Kigali
Seychelles 451 90 024 Victoria
Somalia 637 657 10 251 568 Mogadishu
Tanzania 945 090 48 261 942 Dodoma
Uganda 236 040 34 758 809 Kampala
Eritrea 117 600 6 086 495 Asmara
1 104 300 90 076 012 Addis Ababa
South Sudan 619 745 12 340 000 Juba

There are 55 countries on the territory of the African continent, which are washed by:

  1. Mediterranean Sea.
  2. By the Red Sea.
  3. Indian Ocean.
  4. Atlantic Ocean.

The area of ​​the African continent is 29.3 million square kilometers. If we take into account the islands near Africa, then the area of ​​this continent increases to 30.3 million square kilometers.

The African continent occupies approximately 6% of the entire area of ​​the globe.

The largest country in Africa is Algeria. The area of ​​this state is 2,381,740 square kilometers.

Table. The largest states in Africa:

List of the most major cities by population:

  1. Nigeria - 166 629 390 people. In 2017, it was the most populous country in Africa.
  2. Egypt - 82 530 000 people.
  3. Ethiopia - 82,101,999 people.
  4. Republic of the Congo. The population of this African country is 69,575,394 inhabitants.
  5. South African Republic. In 2017, 50,586,760 people lived in South Africa.
  6. Tanzania. This African country is home to 47 656 370 people.
  7. Kenya. This African country has a population of 42,749,420.
  8. Algeria. This country in tropical Africa is home to 36,485,830 people.
  9. Uganda - 35,620,980 people.
  10. Morocco - 32,668,000

It is difficult to argue with the fact that Africa is an outstanding continent in all respects. It is the second mainland in the world in terms of population and area. At the same time, the political map of Africa confirms that this territory makes up about 20% of the entire earth's land.

And nature is definitely unique, because in any sub-region there are unusual sights that are not similar to anything.

The Black Continent is oriented vertically - from north to south, while there are only hot climate zones. There are coasts of two oceans - the Pacific and the Atlantic. African lands are washed by two well-known seas - the Red and Mediterranean.

The mainland itself is divided by world scientists into subregions, usually five differing geographical data are distinguished:

  • Northern;
  • Central;
  • West;
  • Oriental;
  • Southern.

In this part of the world there are a significant number of states and other entities, which are displayed on the political map of Africa in Russian. There are 62 of them in total, with 8 of the total being dependent territories.

These countries can be classified according to all sorts of parameters, depending on the surrounding water bodies, the following countries are recorded:

  • island (10);
  • inland (15);
  • with extensive sea and oceanic coasts (37).

Many countries are loved by tourists, which is associated with:

Europeans are most willing to come to North Africa, since this region is the closest, and the local tourism industry has been working for many years, expanding and adapting to such visitors.

A lot of travelers strive to get into, and in fact the local nature is perfectly combined with the civilization inherent in many resorts.

Among the African countries on the political map of Africa for vacation, the following are often chosen:

  • Egypt (interested in heritage ancient civilization);
  • Morocco (Arabian traditions and culture are interesting);
  • South Africa (the incomparable safari will be remembered forever);
  • Zambia and Zimbabwe (amazing Victoria Falls and Lake Chad);
  • Tanzania (with numerous national parks and Kilimanjaro);
  • Kenya;
  • Namibia;
  • Zanzibar.

Political map of Africa in Russian

Even in the last century, the political map of Africa had a completely different look, different from the modern one. This is due to the widespread colonization of the continent by European states, which began in the 16th century.

The middle of the 20th century became a turning point in this process, then the country and its other parts quickly began to gain independence, tortured for centuries.

Formed in 1963, the Organization of African Unity helped restore indigenous power and defended sovereignty.

The League of Arab States, which appeared in 1945, also played a special role in history, especially of the countries of North Africa cooperating with the Middle East.

The new political map of Africa in Russian at that time reflected the difficult situation on the continent, because the suddenly established borders in the process of decolonization turned into numerous civil wars between the peoples living nearby.

And yet on this moment many African countries breathe not only freely, but also peacefully, although to this day the process of forming the map has not been completed, since periodically new states appear, which are not yet recognized by the world.

The North African region is the closest to Europe and the Middle East, so their influence is maximum here. Local countries have significant dimensions within the continent.

On the political map of Africa in Russian, there are the following countries of North Africa:

  • Egypt;
  • Morocco;
  • Sudan;
  • Libya;
  • Algeria;
  • Tunisia;
  • Mauritania;
  • West Sahara.

Moreover, Morocco has two enclaves belonging to Spain:

  • Melilla;
  • Ceuta.

South of the Sahara, there is the Cameroon Mountains separated from the Eastern Subregion. Here are the states:

  • Senegal;
  • Cape Verde;
  • Sierra Leone;
  • Burkina Faso;
  • Niger, Nigeria;
  • Cote d'Ivoire;
  • Mali;
  • Liberia;
  • Ghana;
  • Togo;
  • Guinea, Guinea-Bissau;
  • Gambia;
  • Benin.

The central part of the Black Continent is amazingly rich in resources wildlife, it is located in the equatorial region, so there is a significant amount of moist forests and water. And the countries here are as follows:

  • Central African Republic;
  • Republic of the Congo, Democratic republic Congo;
  • Cameroon;
  • Angola;
  • Equatorial Guinea;
  • Gabon.

Principe and Sao Tome are located on the coastal islands.

The history of the Eastern subregion is complex, due to the incorrect creation of interstate borders by the colonialists. but modern processes developments are still moving steadily forward in the states:

South Africa includes:

  • Republic of South Africa;
  • Zimbabwe;
  • Botswana;
  • Swaziland;
  • Namibia;
  • Lesotho;
  • Mozambique.

There are also island states:

  • Madagascar;
  • Reunion;
  • Mauritius;
  • Comoros;
  • Seychelles.

The mainland occupies 1/5 of the world's land mass and is inferior in size. Population - over 600 million people. Currently, there are more than 50 sovereign states on the continent, most of which were colonies until the middle of the 20th century.

European colonization began in this region from the 16th century. Ceuta and Melilla - wealthy cities in (in the territory), terminal points of the Trans-Saharan trade route - were the first Spanish colonies. Further, mainly the West coast of Africa was colonized. By the beginning of the XX centuries. The "black continent" has already been divided by the imperialist powers into dozens of colonies (see atlases of New and Newest history 9,10,11 cl. high school).

Almost all African states are classified by typology into the group. The exception is the only economically developed state on the continent - the Republic of South Africa.

The success of the struggle of African states to strengthen political and economic independence depends to a very large extent on which political forces are in power.

In 1963, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) was created. Its goals are to contribute to strengthening the unity and cooperation of the states of the continent, to defend their sovereignty, to fight against all forms of neo-colonialism.

Another influential organization is the League of Arab States (LAS), formed in 1945. It includes the Arab countries of North Africa and countries. The League stands for the strengthening of economic and political cooperation of the Arab peoples.

Most of the African countries from the era of the wars of independence ended up in the era of civil wars and inter-ethnic conflicts. In many African states over the years independent development general rule became the privileged position of the ethnic group whose representatives were in power. Hence, many interethnic conflicts in the countries of this region.

For about 20 years, civil wars continued in Angola and Mozambique; for many years war, devastation and famine have reigned in Somalia. For more than 10 years, the inter-ethnic inter-confessional conflict in Sudan (between the Muslim North and adherents of Christianity and traditional beliefs in the south of the country) has not stopped. In 1993, there was a military coup in Burundi, and there is a civil war in Burundi and Rwanda. The conflict spread to neighboring states. Civil wars not uncommon in (the first of the countries of "black Africa" ​​to gain independence back in 1847).

Democracy does not take root in - 23 years out of more than 30 years after independence, the country lived under a military regime. In June 1993, democratic elections were held and immediately after that - another military coup, all democratic institutions of power were again dissolved, political organizations, rallies and meetings were banned.

Examples of the struggle for political power in can continue.

Nevertheless, there are practically no places left on the map of Africa where the problem of state independence has not been resolved. The exception is Western, which has not yet acquired the status of an independent state, despite the 20-year struggle for liberation waged by the POLISARIO front. In the near future, the UN intends to hold a referendum in the country - independence or accession to Morocco?

The situation in South Africa, where the transition from "democracy for the minority" to non-racial principles of local and central government is taking place, should be considered separately: the elimination of apartheid and the creation of a united, democratic and non-racial government. For the first time, non-racial presidential elections have been held. Mandela, the first black president of South Africa, is elected. Former President - Frederic de Klerk joined the coalition cabinet. South Africa was restored (after 20 years of absence) in the rights of a UN member.

In conclusion, we note that for many African countries, the transition to political pluralism and a multi-party system has become a great challenge. Nevertheless, it is precisely the stability political processes in African countries is the main condition for their further economic development.

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Everyone knows what Africa is, am I right? But still, I'll give you a little excursion. Africa is located near the Mediterranean and Red Sea, a little further south, in general. Also from the west, Africa is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, and from the east - by the Indian. We have all seen a map of the world or a globe at least once and should know that Africa is a fairly large continent. And so it is, in terms of area, this is the second continent in the world, after the giant Eurasia. There are as many as 55 states on the territory of Africa, 4 of them are not recognized and five are independent territories on the islands. In all its complexity, Africa is inhabited by about a billion people. Based on the generally accepted theory, Africa can be considered the progenitor of the human race, at the moment it is in Africa that the most ancient remains of the early human ancestors have been found.

Now let's talk about tourism in Africa. We all know there is nothing better exotic travel and Africa is just right for that purpose. Animals wonderful and unusual for our eyes, interesting people who are not like us, amazing and unusual climate - all this awaits you in Africa. If you have not yet decided which country you want to visit, then below I will give a list of African countries with a tourist analysis. Well, as always, according to tradition, with a bunch of maps, so that if you are already going to go, you will not get lost in any case!

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Africa- a part of the world that includes the mainland of Africa and numerous islands. In terms of area, Africa is the second continent after. Africa is washed by the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In total, there are 55 states in Africa, 5 unrecognized countries and the same number of dependent island countries. According to scientists, Africa is the cradle of humanity, because it was on the territory of this continent that the remains of hominids, the ancient ancestors of modern man, were discovered.

The climate in Africa is diverse. It is the only continent that includes climatic zones ranging from the southern subtropical to the northern subtropical. Since Africa is crossed by the equator, and in many areas there is practically no sufficient rainfall, there is no natural regulation of the climate in Africa.

In terms of nature and fauna, Africa is the most exotic continent with great diversity, contrasts and the most beautiful unique landscapes and landscapes that can hardly be seen anywhere else.

Africa- a real treasure trove of various attractions that belong to different civilizations and peoples. The most popular and visited African sights are the Egyptian pyramids, Serengeti reserves, Victoria Falls. In Africa, the modernity of large states and the originality of small, few peoples and tribes are harmoniously combined.

The African world is not only beautiful, unique and inimitable. It is this exotic that attracts tourists. Africa is a rather hospitable country, and any traveler will find entertainment to their liking. In Africa, you can go surfing, diving, ecotourism or prefer a calm and measured holiday on the lakes or on the ocean or sea. Africa is also famous for its desert safaris and national parks.