African Countries Flashcards
What is the most populous country in North Africa?
Egypt (approximately 110 million)
Egypt is also home to the world’s longest river, the Nile, and has a rich cultural history, including the Pyramids of Giza.
Which country in North Africa holds Africa’s largest proven oil reserves?
Libya
Libya’s oil reserves are a significant aspect of its economy.
What is Morocco known for?
Diverse geography including the Atlas Mountains
Morocco features mountains, deserts, and coasts.
Which country has more pyramids than Egypt?
Sudan
The pyramids in Sudan are largely concentrated in Nubia.
What is Tunisia known for?
Being the smallest North African country and home to ancient Carthage
Imagine: all the protesters in the Arab spring pushing carts by a hedge
Tunisia is also recognized as the birthplace of the Arab Spring.
What is the most populous country in Africa?
With biggest economy?
Nigeria (approximately 220 million)
Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa and is home to Nollywood, the second-largest film industry globally.
Which country was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence?
Ghana (1957)
Ghana is known for its stable democracy and rich gold reserves.
What is Senegal famous for?
The annual Dakar Rally and Gorée Island
A seagull cawing ‘duck!’
Gorée Island is a historical slave trade site.
What is significant about Liberia?
Africa’s first republic founded by freed American slaves
Liberia has the second-largest shipping registry globally.
What is Sierra Leone known for?
Its diamond industry and the legacy of the civil war depicted in Blood Diamond
The country has a complex history influenced by its natural resources.
What is the Democratic Republic of Congo known for?
Being the second-largest country in Africa and only place you can find bonobos
Imagine voting for con artist bonobos
Key resources include cobalt and coltan, essential for electronics.
Which country is often called ‘Africa in miniature’?
Cameroon, due to its diverse climate and geography
Cameroon features a variety of landscapes and ecosystems.
What is Chad known for?
The Sahara desert and Lake Chad
Lake Chad is vital for millions in the region.
Which African country has Spanish as an official language?
Equatorial Guinea
This reflects the country’s colonial history.
What is Gabon known for?
Approximately 88% forested
Gabon is one of the most forested countries in the world.
Imagine Gabe in the forest
What is Ethiopia known for in African history?
Being the only African country never colonized
Imagine starving people never colonised
Ethiopia is also the birthplace of coffee and has ancient Christian traditions.
What is Kenya famous for?
Wildlife safaris and the Maasai Mara
Kenya’s natural beauty attracts many tourists.
Imagine Ken doll hanging with M&M at the safari
What is significant about Mount Kilimanjaro? What country?
It is Africa’s tallest peak
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania.
Imagine tanning forever under a shady mountain
What is Uganda known for?
The source of the Nile and mountain gorillas
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a notable habitat for mountain gorillas.
Imagine taking a gander at gorillas swimming in The Nile river
Which African country has the longest coastline?
Somalia
Somalia has a rich maritime history and is the second poorest country in the world.
What is South Africa known for?
Being the most industrialized and diversified economy in Africa
South Africa is home to Nelson Mandela and has three capital cities.
What is Namibia famous for?
The Namib Desert
The Namib Desert is one of the oldest deserts in the world.
Imagine writing your Nam(e) in the desert sands
What is Botswana known for?
Diamond wealth and successful wildlife conservation efforts + most elephants
Botswana’s economy significantly benefits from its diamond industry.
What natural feature is Zimbabwe known for?
Victoria Falls and the ancient Great Zimbabwe ruins
Victoria Falls is one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in the world.
What is Eswatini (Swaziland) known for?
Being Africa’s last absolute monarchy
Eswatini is recognized for its traditional Swazi culture.
What is Madagascar famous for?
Unique biodiversity
Approximately 90% of its wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth.
Imagine that the animals are mad because they are alone on the island
What is Mauritius known for?
Was the home of the dodo (and a national bird)
Mauritius has a diverse population and rich cultural heritage.
What characterizes Seychelles?
Least populous African nation and pristine beaches
Seychelles is famous for luxury tourism.
What is Western Sahara known for?
Known for its vast deserts and disputed political status, it is one of the most sparsely populated territories in the world.
What is Benin famous for?
The birthplace of the Vodun (Voodoo) religion; has one of Africa’s most well-preserved traditional palaces in Abomey.
What is Burkina Faso known for?
Known for its vibrant film culture and the FESPACO film festival, one of Africa’s largest.
What is Cape Verde celebrated for?
A volcanic archipelago, celebrated for its Creole Portuguese-African culture and morna music.
What is The Gambia known for?
Africa’s smallest mainland country, (smaller than Yorkshire) centered along the Gambia River.
Imagine a Yorkshireman playing a tiny game
What is Guinea known for..?
FGM 98%
And minerals.
What is Guinea-Bissau known for?
Known for the Bijagós Archipelago, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
What is Mali known for?
Home to the historic city of Timbuktu and ancient manuscripts; known for its rich musical heritage.
Imagine a miniature Timbuktu in the middle of the shopping mall
What features does Niger have?
Features the Sahara Desert and the iconic Air Mountains; one of the hottest countries in the world.
Niger is shaped like a fish - imagine a fish sizzling in the Sahara sand, leaping up into the air
What is Togo renowned for?
Renowned for its traditional medicine markets and the Koutammakou UNESCO site, with unique mud tower houses.
Imagine a house made of pogo sticks, selling medicines
What is Angola rich in?
Rich in oil and diamonds; known for the traditional semba dance, a precursor to samba.
What does the Republic of the Congo contain?
Hosts part of the second-largest rainforest in the world; known for its gorillas and unique ecosystems.
Imagine: it’s a con-only the second largest rainforest in the world
What is São Tomé and Príncipe famous for?
Africa’s second-smallest country; famous for its cocoa production and pristine beaches. Nickname: Chocolate Island
What is the poorest country in Africa and the world?
Burundi
Known as the ‘Heart of Africa’ due to its central location; famous for drumming traditions and Lake Tanganyika.
What is Comoros known for?
One of the world’s largest producers of ylang-ylang, used in perfumes.
Imagine your lanky mate spraying perfume
What unique feature does Djibouti have?
Features unique geological landscapes like Lake Assal, one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water.
What is Eritrea known for?
Known for its Italian colonial architecture in Asmara, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What is Rwanda famous for?
Famous for its mountain gorillas and as a global leader in environmental initiatives, such as banning plastic bags.
What is Seychelles renowned for?
The least populous African nation, renowned for its luxury tourism and pristine islands.
What is South Sudan known for?
The newest country in the world (independent since 2011), with vast wetlands and unique Nilotic cultures.
Imagine a very sudden birth
What is Lesotho’s nickname?
A landlocked country entirely above 1,000 meters altitude, earning it the nickname ‘The Kingdom in the Sky.’
What is Malawi known as?
Known as the ‘Warm Heart of Africa,’ it boasts Lake Malawi, home to the largest number of freshwater fish species in the world.
What is Zambia home to?
Which is one of..?
Home to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
What is Central African Republic known for?
One of the world’s poorest countries, The Central African Republic relies heavily on its exports, of which the most important are timber, diamonds, cotton, and coffee.
Belgium is the country’s leading trading partner.
Imagine a really poor car, stuffed with diamonds, timber and coffee and driven by Leopold of Belgium
List the ten poorest African countries.
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