Fifty-four states, one continent
Bara La Afrika
Explore what Africa’s country names mean, what their flags and national animals symbolise, how high their mountains rise and where their gold is found.
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Tab into the map, then use the arrow keys to move between countries and Enter to open one. Pinch or use the buttons to zoom. On a computer, hold Ctrl (or ⌘) and scroll.
Boundaries are shown as published by Natural Earth and do not imply endorsement of any border or territorial claim. Western Sahara (hatched) is a disputed territory. Somaliland is shown as part of Somalia.
- CountriesAll 54 African states: the meaning of their names, their flags, national symbols and national animals, and their population, leaders and next elections.
- Harim · Mountains of AfricaAfrica’s mountains and their heights, country by country.
- Dhahabu · Gold in AfricaWhere gold is found in Africa, how much is mined and traded, and how much central banks hold.