A Complete Interactive Map of Africa
This interactive map of Africa plots all 54 recognised countries across the continent. Click any country marker to see its capital, population, GDP and land area, or use the search box and the regional Quick Navigation buttons to jump straight to North, West, East, Central or Southern Africa. Every country on the map links through to a full profile with the latest statistics.
Africa is the world's second-largest continent, home to about 1.5 billion people spread across more than 30 million km². Cartographers and the United Nations group its countries into five regions, and the map above is colour-coded to match. For a sortable directory of every nation with population and GDP side by side, see the full list of African countries.
All 54 African Countries by Region
Browse every country shown on the map, grouped into Africa's five regions. Select any country to open its data profile.
North Africa 6 countries
West Africa 16 countries
East Africa 14 countries
Central Africa 9 countries
Southern Africa 9 countries
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries are on the map of Africa?
There are 54 fully recognised sovereign countries in Africa, and all 54 appear on the map above, grouped into five regions. Western Sahara is shown as a disputed territory and is counted separately by some organisations.
What are the five regions of Africa?
Africa is commonly divided into five regions: North Africa (6 countries), West Africa (16), East Africa (14), Central Africa (9) and Southern Africa (9). Use the Regions buttons on the map to fly to each one.
What is the largest country in Africa?
Algeria is the largest African country by land area, at roughly 2.38 million km², followed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sudan.
Which African country has the most people?
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with over 220 million people, ahead of Ethiopia and Egypt. Click any country on the map to see its current population.