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The continent of Africa is sometimes referred to as one place, which is far from reality. There are 54 countries that make up the continent, each with their own languages, traditions, music and more!
Learn About The 54 Countries of Africa
Africa is the 2nd largest continent of all 7 around the world with an area of 11,724,000 square miles but has the most countries with 54. Asia, is the largest covering 17,226,200 square miles with 48 countries. The remaining continents; North America has 23 countries, South America has 12 countries, Europe has 44 countries and lastly, Australia and Antarctica, which are both a country and continent.
Also See:Â The 7 Continents On Earth
There are 10 countries located in the eastern region of the continent of Africa; Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda. Continue reading for information on each country!
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Countries Located In North Africa
Countries Located In Central Africa
Countries Located In West Africa
Countries Located In Southern Africa
1. Burundi
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Burundi is bordered by Rwanda, Tanzania and DR Congo.
Like the USA has 50 states, Burundi has 18 provincesÂ
2. Djibouti
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Djibouti is bordered by Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Like the USA has 50 states, Djibouti made up of five regions and Djibouti City
3. Eritrea
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Eritrea is bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti
Like the USA has 50 states, Eritrea has 6 zobas.
4. Ethiopia
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Ethiopia is bordered by Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan and Sudan.
Like the USA has 50 states, Ethiopia has 12 kililoch
5. Kenya
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Kenya is bordered by  Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Like the USA has 50 states, Kenya has 8 provinces
6. Malawi
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Malawi is bordered by Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zambia.
Like the USA has 50 states, Malawi has 3 regions
7. Rwanda
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Rwanda is bordered by DR Congo, Uganda, Burundi and Tanzania.
Like the USA has 50 states, Rwanda has 5Â Provinces
8. Somalia
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Somalia is bordered by Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Like the USA has 50 states, Somalia has 18 regions
9. Tanzania
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Tanzania is bordered by Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, and DR Congo.
Like the USA has 50 states, Tanzania has 20 regions and Zanzibar has 5 regions.
10. Uganda
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Uganda is bordered by Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, DR Congo and South Sudan.
Like the USA has 50 states, Uganda has 4 regions.