Africa Map Quiz – Be a Geography Whiz with this Map of Africa Quiz

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Maya Angelou once said: "For Africa to me...is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place." 
Africa is more than just a continent; its rich and complex history requires exploration. In order to help us understand how Africa arrived at its present place, we must know exactly where it's been. 
So, let's explore the Africa map, from the Nile to Mount Kilimanjaro. Follow the country outlines around the map of Africa before putting your memory to the test. Once you've pieced the puzzle together, you're sure to nail our map of Africa quiz! 
Test your Africa Map Knowledge
When you examined the world map, did you ever imagine what Morocco might look like? What about Tanzania? Kenya? Ghana? If you did, then this map of Africa quiz is for you.
Our fun online quiz about the Africa map will take you on a safari across Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, to the steps of Egypt's Great Pyramids, and to the edge of the towering Victoria Falls. Being a geographical whiz will not only earn you street cred amongst your fellow trivia nerds, it will inspire you to feed that curiosity and delve into world history.
So, pull out your map of Africa from the dusty corners of your desk and study up. Then, get moving on our Africa map quiz.  
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When you study geography, you study the world. Literally. Geography is defined as the study of the Earth's surface. Whether you're interested in the natural resources, land distribution, or successful industries across countries and regions, this Africa map quiz will satiate your thirst for knowledge. 
Our interesting quiz group will test your knowledge of world geography, while providing you with intriguing facts and figures about various countries of Africa. Geography is just the beginning. You'll also learn fun facts about the cultures, climates, and sites on the African continent – facts which you can then share with your friends at the drop of a dime, looking like the geography whiz that you are.
And Africa is just the beginning. With our geography quiz group, further your knowledge of the world by visiting Asia, Europe, South America, Australia, and North America too! Before you know it, you'll be putting Cortes, Amundsen, and Marco Polo all to shame. Now, let's get started in Africa with this Africa map quiz!

Jessica 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.

  • A
    Cape Verde
  • B
    Comoros
  • C
    South Africa
  • D
    Madagascar

Question 2

The Suez Canal is an important waterway in this gateway to the Middle East. Name that desert nation.

  • A
    Jordan
  • B
    Madagascar
  • C
    Tunisia
  • D
    Egypt

Question 3

"Of all the gin joints in all the world..." what is this country that's a short ferry-ride from Spain?

  • A
    Algeria
  • B
    South Africa
  • C
    Madagascar
  • D
    Morocco

Question 4

Home to Africa's highest mountain and the Serengeti, what is this nation just south of the Equator?

  • A
    Guinea
  • B
    Tanzania
  • C
    Togo
  • D
    Egypt

Question 5

Home to the "Serengeti of the South," this country's white sand beaches lure many a tourist. Name that Indian Ocean country.

  • A
    Mozambique
  • B
    Malawi
  • C
    Ethiopia
  • D
    Benin

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.

  • A
    North Africa
  • B
    South Africa
  • C
    Lesotho
  • D
    Zimbabwe

Question 7

What Indian Ocean archipelago is made up of 115 islands off the eastern coast?

  • A
    Comoros
  • B
    Cape Verde
  • C
    Seychelles
  • D
    Mauritius

Question 8

Featuring a capital city nicknamed "the Mermaid of the Mediterranean," what is this North African country with the longest coastline?

  • A
    Senegal
  • B
    Tunisia
  • C
    Libya
  • D
    Equatorial Guinea

Question 9

Called "the great house of stones," this nation shares the continent's largest waterfall with its neighbor. Name this south African country.

  • A
    South Sudan
  • B
    Tunisia
  • C
    Zimbabwe
  • D
    Zambia

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.

  • A
    Angola
  • B
    Andorra
  • C
    Algeria
  • D
    Chad

Question 11

This island nation is home to “Flic en Flac" beach. Name that Indian Ocean archipelago.

  • A
    Mauritius
  • B
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • C
    Mozambique
  • D
    Malawi

Question 12

Featuring a portion of the Sahara and the Atlas Mountains, this country is the largest in Africa. Name that Berber abode.

  • A
    South Africa
  • B
    Tunisia
  • C
    Algeria
  • D
    Nigeria

Question 13

Centered in Southern Africa, what is this country with the highest concentration of wild elephants on the continent?

  • A
    Namibia
  • B
    Cameroon
  • C
    Botswana
  • D
    Nigeria

Question 14

Called the "Gateway to Africa," what west African country is composed of tropical rainforest, oceanfront, and grassland?

  • A
    Senegal
  • B
    Somalia
  • C
    Gambia
  • D
    Djibouti

Question 15

Featuring a volcano with the largest base in the world, what east-central African country lies on the shores of Lake Victoria?

  • A
    Uganda
  • B
    Rwanda
  • C
    Gabon
  • D
    Somalia

Question 16

The southwest African country on the Atlantic is largely unoccupied. Name this "Gem of Africa".

  • A
    Namibia
  • B
    Liberia
  • C
    Guinea-Bissau
  • D
    Seychelles

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.

  • A
    Senegal
  • B
    Morocco
  • C
    Tanzania
  • D
    Kenya

Question 18

Things are about to get fishy. What "land of incorruptible people" has three rivers known as the Red, Black, and White Voltas?

  • A
    Togo
  • B
    Benin
  • C
    Burkina Faso
  • D
    Burundi

Question 19

Known as "the land of a thousand hills," what is this landlocked country that's a bit bumpy?

  • A
    Sierra Leone
  • B
    South Africa
  • C
    Rwanda
  • D
    Sudan

Question 20

Located in the Horn of Africa, this country holds 80 percent of the continent's tallest mountains. Name that east African nation.

  • A
    Ethiopia
  • B
    Zambia
  • C
    Somalia
  • D
    Kenya

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