Africa Map Quiz – Be a Geography Whiz with this Map of Africa Quiz
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Think you know your way around the globe? Then try your luck with this Africa map quiz! From Algeria to Angola, Zambia to Zimbabwe, pinpoint the locations in our map of Africa.
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Jessica HolomJessica Holom is a freelance writer and digital nomad with a background in literature, art, and writing. She believes curiosity never killed a single cat and enjoys learning, world-exploring, and writing about both.
Africa Map Quiz Questions
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Question 1
Move over, Alex the Lion – this island nation is one of the most biodiverse on the planet. Name that Indian Ocean country.
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ACape Verde
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BComoros
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CSouth Africa
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DMadagascar
Madagascar
As the fourth largest island in the world, Madagascar has plenty of space for endemic species to roam. In fact, 80 percent of the more than 200,000 species discovered there can be found nowhere else in the world. Perched in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast, you won't find many of Africa's famed animals, but you will find boa constrictors, lemurs, tenrecs, iguanas, and many more.
Question 2
The Suez Canal is an important waterway in this gateway to the Middle East. Name that desert nation.
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AJordan
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BMadagascar
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CTunisia
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DEgypt
Egypt
Ancient Egypt saw your pyramids and raised you eighty. With dozens of pyramids around the country, those of Giza are the best preserved, with the Great Pyramid famously entombing the Pharaoh Khufu. Egypt is upwards of 90 percent desert, and the Suez Canal links the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea via Port Said.
Question 3
"Of all the gin joints in all the world..." what is this country that's a short ferry-ride from Spain?
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AAlgeria
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BSouth Africa
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CMadagascar
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DMorocco
Morocco
Grab your flippers and swim the eight miles from Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar (or better yet, hop a ferry), and you'll be in Morocco in no time. Morocco means "the extreme west," which refers to the country being the westernmost Arab country in the world. You can visit the Sahara here, the Atlas Mountains, and incredible historic cities, like Fez, Chefchaouen (Blue City), and Aït Ben Haddou, which made an appearance in the movie 'Gladiator'. You might also meet Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca.
Question 4
Home to Africa's highest mountain and the Serengeti, what is this nation just south of the Equator?
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AGuinea
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BTanzania
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CTogo
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DEgypt
Tanzania
Loads of tourists travel to Tanzania each year to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or to see the mass migration of wildebeests across the Serengeti. Shared by Kenya, Serengeti National Park sees the Great Migration of upwards of 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra, and more across the park. And standing 19,341 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro sees the great migration of around 50,000 tourists climbing it annually.
Question 5
Home to the "Serengeti of the South," this country's white sand beaches lure many a tourist. Name that Indian Ocean country.
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AMozambique
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BMalawi
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CEthiopia
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DBenin
Mozambique
The maritime economy of this scenic southeastern country rests on the shoulders of the Indian Ocean. Not only was it important for trade, but nowadays, the stunning beaches of Mozambique, along with its tropical climate, draw loads of tourists to the country each year. Moreover, Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park has been newly remodeled after civil war nearly killed it, returning to its "Serengeti of the South" glory days.
Question 6
Table Mountain is the backdrop to one of this country's capital cities – we say "one of," as this is the only country on Earth to have three national capitals. Name that post-apartheid nation.
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ANorth Africa
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BSouth Africa
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CLesotho
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DZimbabwe
South Africa
The great South African leader, Nelson Mandela, said: "If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness." The country of apartheid has been through hell and back but has taken these two roads to become a top travel destination in Africa, rich with cultural diversity and stunning nature, including Cape Town's incredible Table Mountain.
Question 7
What Indian Ocean archipelago is made up of 115 islands off the eastern coast?
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AComoros
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BCape Verde
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CSeychelles
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DMauritius
Seychelles
Chill on the beaches of Seychelles, the stunning African island nation in the Indian Ocean. Seychelles is made up of two island sets: the majority are outer coral islands and 45 islands make up the inner granite ones. Featuring colorful coral reefs and beaches to boot, it's no wonder these islands are a hot holiday spot for the rich and the famous.
Question 8
Featuring a capital city nicknamed "the Mermaid of the Mediterranean," what is this North African country with the longest coastline?
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ASenegal
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BTunisia
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CLibya
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DEquatorial Guinea
Libya
Due to the turquoise waters which hug Libya's capital city of Tripoli, the city is known as "the Mermaid of the Mediterranean." Tripoli actually means "the region of three cities," which, in Roman times, included Sabratha, Leptis Magna, and Oea (what is now Tripoli). The North African country sits between Algeria and Egypt and is largely blanketed by the Sahara desert.
Question 9
Called "the great house of stones," this nation shares the continent's largest waterfall with its neighbor. Name this south African country.
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ASouth Sudan
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BTunisia
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CZimbabwe
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DZambia
Zimbabwe
Don't get too close to the edge at Victoria Falls. The waterfall, which stands on the Zambezi River, stretches 5,604 feet wide and 354 feet tall. The river serves as the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. As for the title "great house of stones" – that's what "Zimbabwe" is believed to mean in the Shona language.
Question 10
This neighbor of Namibia, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo features port cities with a mix of African architecture and Portuguese landmarks. Name that southwest African nation.
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AAngola
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BAndorra
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CAlgeria
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DChad
Angola
As one of the larger African countries, the landscape of Angola is vast and diverse. From rugged highlands to coastal Atlantic ports and the Cabinda enclave which is located outside of the country's borders, Angola rose out of civil war in the late 20th century to become one of the wealthiest countries on the continent.
Question 11
This island nation is home to “Flic en Flac" beach. Name that Indian Ocean archipelago.
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AMauritius
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BDemocratic Republic of the Congo
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CMozambique
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DMalawi
Mauritius
Mark Twain once wrote, “Heaven was copied after Mauritius.” Located off Africa's east coast in the Indian Ocean, this archipelago is made up of sixteen islands and islets which boast white-sand beaches, like the Flic en Flac, Tamarin, and Blue Bay. The extinct Dodo bird originated in Mauritius. No wonder the flightless species didn't evolve – who would want to leave?
Question 12
Featuring a portion of the Sahara and the Atlas Mountains, this country is the largest in Africa. Name that Berber abode.
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ASouth Africa
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BTunisia
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CAlgeria
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DNigeria
Algeria
On the Mediterranean coast sits the largest country in Africa. At 11.73 million square miles, around 90% of Algeria is covered by the great Sahara desert, while the continent's largest mountain range, the Atlas Mountains, stretches through the north of the country. A rich source of oil and gas, Algeria is home to the Berber people, an ethnic group indigenous to North Africa.
Question 13
Centered in Southern Africa, what is this country with the highest concentration of wild elephants on the continent?
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ANamibia
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BCameroon
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CBotswana
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DNigeria
Botswana
If you travel to Botswana, you'll be called "lekgoa," which means "spat out by the sea." When you're spat out here, you'll enjoy the country's incredible array of wildlife, including the highest concentration of wild African elephants and plenty of reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, and fish. With a country preserving 38 percent of its land for national parks, we'd expect nothing less.
Question 14
Called the "Gateway to Africa," what west African country is composed of tropical rainforest, oceanfront, and grassland?
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ASenegal
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BSomalia
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CGambia
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DDjibouti
Senegal
The Portuguese arrived at the country's coast in the 16th century and were met with some fishermen. The fishermen said, "sunu gaal," which the Portuguese misinterpreted to be the name of the region. It actually meant, "These are our boats."
Question 15
Featuring a volcano with the largest base in the world, what east-central African country lies on the shores of Lake Victoria?
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AUganda
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BRwanda
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CGabon
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DSomalia
Uganda
Winston Churchill called Uganda "the pearl of Africa," writing: “Uganda is a fairy-tale. You climb up a railway instead of a beanstalk, and at the end there is a wonderful new world." And Churchill was right. Uganda is a large diverse country with its capital of Kampala lying on the shores of the largest freshwater lake in Africa: Lake Victoria. As for that volcano, with a base spanning 50 to 80 kilometers, Mount Elgon is so big that its forests are home to hundreds of bird species, buffaloes, leopards, elephants, and bush pigs.
Question 16
The southwest African country on the Atlantic is largely unoccupied. Name this "Gem of Africa".
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ANamibia
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BLiberia
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CGuinea-Bissau
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DSeychelles
Namibia
With mountains and canyons and deserts galore, Namibia's diverse landscape is a sight to behold...but not so much to live in. Home to only 2.5 million, the small country has plenty of hidden gems – like Namib-Naukluft Park, one of the world's largest conservation areas, and the Namib desert, the oldest desert in the world – which is probably why it's called the "gem of Africa".
Question 17
One of the best countries in which to see Africa's "big five," this nation lies on the Indian Coast, featuring some of Africa's finest beaches. Name that East African safari-land.
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ASenegal
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BMorocco
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CTanzania
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DKenya
Kenya
If you're looking to scout the "Big Five" on your next safari (that's a lion, a leopard, a rhino, an elephant, and a water buffalo), Kenya is one of the best places to do it. Home to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Tsavo East National Park, and many more, tourism is one of Kenya's top industries. Its lovely beaches on the Indian Ocean – like Mombasa and Watamu – are also a draw for travelers.
Question 18
Things are about to get fishy. What "land of incorruptible people" has three rivers known as the Red, Black, and White Voltas?
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ATogo
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BBenin
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CBurkina Faso
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DBurundi
Burkina Faso
Trust 'em, Burkina Faso means "land of incorruptible people." The landlocked country of grassy savanna and thin forest hosts three main rivers: the Mouhoun, the Nazinon, and the Nakambé, which are known as the Black Volta, Red Volta, and White Volta, respectively. With all this water, the land is unsurprisingly quite fertile.
Question 19
Known as "the land of a thousand hills," what is this landlocked country that's a bit bumpy?
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ASierra Leone
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BSouth Africa
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CRwanda
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DSudan
Rwanda
Time to take a hike! Located in sub-Saharan Africa, Rwanda is rollin' in hills. With lush vegetation and mountainous regions that include the Karisimbi Volcano, you're gonna need to bring your hiking boots.
Question 20
Located in the Horn of Africa, this country holds 80 percent of the continent's tallest mountains. Name that east African nation.
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AEthiopia
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BZambia
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CSomalia
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DKenya
Ethiopia
As the largest and most populous country in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia became landlocked in 1993 when Eritrea seceded, removing the country's reaches to the coast. The mountains of the highlands have prevented foreign invasion and have kept the country from being colonized, with the highest among them, Ras Dashen, standing 14,928 feet.
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