Africa
60 countries · 5 subregions
Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most-populous continent, a vast landmass of 54 sovereign countries stretching from the Mediterranean coast and the Sahara Desert in the north to the Cape of Good Hope in the south. It is the birthplace of humanity and home to extraordinary cultural, linguistic and ecological diversity, from the Nile and the Serengeti to the Congo rainforest.
Eastern Africa
Middle Africa
Southern Africa
Western Africa
Africa: Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries are in Africa?
Africa comprises 60 countries and territories.
What are the subregions of Africa?
Africa is divided into 5 subregions: Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Africa and Western Africa.