What is the largest lake in Africa?
Lake Victoria
Lake Tanganyika
Lake Malawi
Lake Chad
Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest lake by surface area and the world’s largest tropical lake, covering 26,600 square miles.
In what year did Morocco gain independence from France?
1952
1956
1960
1962
Morocco gained independence on March 2, 1956, ending the French protectorate that had been established in 1912.
Which African country has the highest population?
Ethiopia
Egypt
Nigeria
South Africa
With over 200 million people, Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation and represents about 16% of Africa’s total population.
What is the smallest country in Africa by land area?
Seychelles
Gambia
Comoros
Seychelles
The Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands, covers just 176 square miles, making it Africa’s smallest sovereign state.
Which African country was never colonized by Europeans?
Ethiopia
Liberia
Egypt
Morocco
Ethiopia is the only African country that was never colonized, successfully resisting Italian attempts at colonization in 1896.
What is the highest peak in Africa?
Mount Kenya
Mount Stanley
Kilimanjaro
Ras Dashen
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania reaches 19,341 feet (5,895 meters), making it Africa’s highest peak and the world’s highest free-standing mountain.
Which African country was formerly known as Upper Volta?
Mali
Niger
Burkina Faso
Chad
Burkina Faso changed its name from Upper Volta in 1984. The new name means ‘Land of Incorruptible People’.
What is the largest city in Africa by population?
Lagos
Cairo
Kinshasa
Johannesburg
Cairo, Egypt’s capital, is Africa’s largest city with a metropolitan population of over 20 million people.
Which African country is the world’s largest producer of cocoa?
Ghana
Nigeria
Ivory Coast
Cameroon
The Ivory Coast produces approximately 40% of the world’s cocoa, making it the global leader in cocoa production.
What year did South Africa end apartheid?
1990
1991
1994
1996
Apartheid officially ended in 1994 with South Africa’s first democratic elections, which led to Nelson Mandela becoming president.
Which African country was formerly known as Zaire?
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Congo
Angola
The Democratic Republic of the Congo was known as Zaire from 1971 to 1997 under the rule of Mobutu Sese Seko.
What is the official language of Mozambique?
English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
Portuguese became Mozambique’s official language after independence from Portugal in 1975, though numerous indigenous languages are also spoken.
Which African country is known as the ‘Pearl of Africa’?
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Rwanda
Winston Churchill dubbed Uganda the ‘Pearl of Africa’ in 1908 due to its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.
What is the currency of Kenya?
Rand
Shilling
Franc
Kwacha
The Kenyan Shilling has been the country’s currency since 1966, replacing the East African Shilling.
Which African country has the largest economy?
South Africa
Egypt
Nigeria
Morocco
Nigeria has Africa’s largest GDP, largely due to its oil exports and large population.
What year did Libya gain independence?
1951
1956
1960
1962
Libya gained independence from Italy on December 24, 1951, becoming the United Kingdom of Libya under King Idris.
Which desert covers much of northern Africa?
Kalahari
Namib
Sahara
Arabian
The Sahara Desert covers about 3.6 million square miles, making it the world’s largest hot desert.
What is the capital city of Madagascar?
Port Louis
Victoria
Antananarivo
Moroni
Antananarivo has been Madagascar’s capital since 1797 and has a population of over 3 million in its metropolitan area.
Which African country has the most pyramids?
Egypt
Sudan
Libya
Algeria
Sudan has over 200 pyramids, more than Egypt, though they are smaller and less well-known.
Which African country is known as the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’?
Uganda
Rwanda
Burundi
Ethiopia
Rwanda earned this nickname due to its stunning landscape of endless mountains and hills. The country has become a model for environmental conservation in Africa.
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