Geography is a very interesting field of study and African countries in particular can be especially intriguing to learn about. You will need to have plenty of knowledge with regard to world geography to score well on a quiz like this. This means you should know a lot about all of the countries on the African continent, and that includes their history, their geographical features and their cultures. Even some of the world's biggest geography experts aren't going to know everything that is asked in this quiz. Perhaps you are more knowledgeable than they are, however.
If you think you happen to know a lot about geography in Africa then go ahead and give this quiz the best shot you can. Don't be too disappointed if it turns out you don't know as much as you thought you did, however. Even geography buffs are stumped by many of these questions.
🌍 These Brainteasers About African Countries Will Stump Most Geography Experts Quiz Questions
You can find Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in this landlocked African country. It gained its independence from Britain in 1962. What country is it?
Uganda
Nigeria
Algeria
Kenya
This country has the largest landmass in all of Africa, although the Sahara desert makes up 80% of it. What country is it?
Tunisia
South Africa
Egypt
Algeria
For years, piracy off the coast of this country caused chaos for international fishing vessels. It also boasts the longest coastline in mainland Africa. What country is it?
South Africa
Somalia
Tanzania
Rwanda
This country has the largest population in all of Africa. It also boasts a film industry known as Nollywood and is one of the largest film producers in the world. What country is it?
Nigeria
Ethiopia
South Africa
Malawi
If you visit Lamu Island in this country, you'll have to get around on donkey as cars are banned. It also boasts the second tallest mountain in Africa behind Mount Kilimanjaro. What country is it?
Zambia
Kenya
Mali
Ivory Coast
This country produces an estimated 40% of the world's cocoa beans. The country was founded by Queen Abla Pokou in the mid-18th century. What country is it?
Kenya
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ivory Coast
Uganda
This country has two seasons: summer and cacimbo, basically a dry season. Its largest city, Luanda, is sometimes called the "Paris of Africa". What country is it?
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Senegal
Tunisia
Angola
This country uses a 13-month calendar and is the oldest country in all of Africa. What country is it?
Ethiopia
Egypt
Rwanda
Tunisia
This country was the first to gain its independence from British colonial rule when it did so in 1957. Its name translates to "Warrior King". What country is it?
Algeria
Egypt
Ghana
Morocco
This country has the third largest population in Africa. The country is also building a new administrative capital just outside its current capital. The city is reportedly to be named Wedian. What country is it?
Kenya
Morocco
Egypt
Tanzania
The official currency of this African country is called the Dirham. The capital city is Rabat. What country is it?
Madagascar
Morocco
Cameroon
Zambia
This African country has 3 capital cities, one for each branch of government. Great white sharks have had protective status off the coast of this country since 1991. What country is it?
Malawi
Ivory Coast
South Africa
Zimbabwe
This African country is the fourth largest island in the world. It is also sometimes known as the Red Island. What country is it?
Sierra Leone
Madagascar
Chad
Zimbabwe
Queen singer Freddie Mercury was born in this country. You can also find Serengeti National Park here. What country is it?
Tanzania
Senegal
Cameroon
Libya
You can find critically endangered mountain gorillas living in Virunga National Park in this country. The capital city is Kinshasa. What country is it?