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The continent of Africa is sometimes referred to as one place, which is far from reality. There are 54 countries that make up the continent, each with their own languages, traditions, music and more!
Learn About The 54 Countries of Africa
Africa is the 2nd largest continent of all 7 around the world with an area of 11,724,000 square miles but has the most countries with 54. Asia, is the largest covering 17,226,200 square miles with 48 countries. The remaining continents; North America has 23 countries, South America has 12 countries, Europe has 44 countries and lastly, Australia and Antarctica, which are both a country and continent.
Also See: The 7 Continents On Earth
There are 8 countries located in the southern region of the continent of Africa; Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Continue reading for information on each country!
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Countries Located In East Africa
Countries Located In North Africa
Countries Located In Central Africa
Countries Located In West Africa
1. Botswana
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Botswana is bordered by Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Like the USA has 50 states, Botswana has 7 districts.
2. Eswatini
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Eswatini is bordered by South Africa and Mozambique.
Like the USA has 50 states, Eswatini has 4 regions.
3. Lesotho
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Lesotho is surrounded by South Africa.
Like the USA has 50 states, Lesotho has 3 regions.
4. Mozambique
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Mozambique is bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini and South Africa.
Like the USA has 50 states, Mozambique has 10 provinces.
5. Namibia
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Namibia is bordered by Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa.
Like the USA has 50 states, Namibia has 14 regions.
6. South Africa
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South Africa is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Eswatini. Also Lesotho is landlocked within this country.
Like the USA has 50 states, South Africa has 9 provinces.
7. Zambia
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Zambia is bordered by DR Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Angola.
Like the USA has 50 states, Zambia has 10 provinces.
8. Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe is bordered by Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia.
Like the USA has 50 states, Zimbabwe has 10 provinces.
