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African Countries Quiz

How well do you know the countries of Africa? Test your knowledge of African nations, their locations, and fascinating facts.

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About the African Countries Quiz

The African Countries Quiz is a free medium-level Geography quiz featuring 20 multiple-choice questions. How well do you know the countries of Africa? Test your knowledge of African nations, their locations, and fascinating facts. Each question comes with a 30-second countdown timer and instant explanations after every answer so you can learn as you play. This quiz is completely free on GoKwiz — no account or sign up required.

African Countries Quiz — Practice Questions

1. Which is the largest country in Africa by land area?

  1. Algeria
  2. Democratic Republic of Congo
  3. Libya
  4. Sudan

2. Which African country has the largest population?

  1. Egypt
  2. Ethiopia
  3. Nigeria
  4. South Africa

3. Which country is known as the 'Rainbow Nation'?

  1. Ghana
  2. Kenya
  3. South Africa
  4. Tanzania

4. Which African country was never colonized by a European power?

  1. Ethiopia
  2. Ghana
  3. Morocco
  4. Senegal

5. The Nile River flows through which African countries?

  1. Egypt and Sudan
  2. Ghana and Nigeria
  3. Kenya and Tanzania
  4. Morocco and Algeria

6. Which country is home to Victoria Falls?

  1. Kenya and Uganda
  2. Mozambique and Malawi
  3. Tanzania and Rwanda
  4. Zambia and Zimbabwe

7. What is the smallest country in mainland Africa?

  1. Djibouti
  2. Eswatini
  3. Lesotho
  4. The Gambia

8. Which African country has the most pyramids in the world?

  1. Egypt
  2. Libya
  3. Morocco
  4. Sudan

9. Which country is known as the 'Pearl of Africa'?

  1. Burundi
  2. Rwanda
  3. Tanzania
  4. Uganda

10. Which African country is an island nation in the Indian Ocean?

  1. Cape Verde
  2. Comoros
  3. Mauritius
  4. São Tomé

11. Which country is located on the Horn of Africa?

  1. Angola
  2. Cameroon
  3. Somalia
  4. Zambia

12. Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which country?

  1. Kenya
  2. Rwanda
  3. Tanzania
  4. Uganda

13. Which African country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

  1. Egypt
  2. Ethiopia
  3. Morocco
  4. South Africa

14. Which country does the Sahara Desert NOT pass through?

  1. Chad
  2. Ethiopia
  3. Mali
  4. Niger

15. Which African country is entirely surrounded by South Africa?

  1. Botswana
  2. Lesotho
  3. Swaziland
  4. Zimbabwe

16. What is the capital of Ghana?

  1. Accra
  2. Cape Coast
  3. Kumasi
  4. Tamale

17. Which African country is the world's largest producer of cocoa?

  1. Cameroon
  2. Ghana
  3. Ivory Coast
  4. Nigeria

18. Which country is known as 'The Land of a Thousand Hills'?

  1. Burundi
  2. Malawi
  3. Rwanda
  4. Uganda

19. Which African country has the highest Human Development Index?

  1. Algeria
  2. Egypt
  3. Mauritius
  4. South Africa

20. What language is most widely spoken across Africa?

  1. Arabic
  2. French
  3. Hausa
  4. Swahili

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