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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: The 7 Continents On Earth

There are 15 countries located in the western region of the continent of Africa; . Continue reading for information on each country!

Also See:

Africa’s Island Nations

Countries Located In East Africa

Countries Located In North Africa

Countries Located In Central Africa

Countries Located In Southern Africa

Countries Located In West Africa  was originally published on woldcnews.com

1. Benin

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Benin is bordered by TogoBurkina FasoNiger and Nigeria.

Like the USA has 50 states, Benin has 5 natural regions.

Learn more about Benin here

2. Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso is bordered by BeninTogoGhanaMaliNigerand Côte d’Ivoire.

Like the USA has 50 states, Burkina Faso has 13 Administrative Regions.

Learn more about Burkina Faso here

3. Côte d’Ivoire

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Côte d’Ivoire is bordered by MaliBurkina FasoGhanaLiberiaand Guinea.

Learn more about Côte d’Ivoire here

4. The Gambia

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The Gambia is bordered by Senegal.

Like the USA has 50 states, The Gambia has 5 administrative regions.

Learn more about The Gambia here

5. Ghana

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Ghana is bordered by Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Togo.

Like the USA has 50 states, Ghana has 10 regions.

Learn more about Ghana here

6. Guinea

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Guinea is bordered by Guinea-BissauSenegalMaliCôte d’IvoireLiberia and Sierra Leone.

Like the USA has 50 states, Guinea has 4 regions.

Learn more about Guinea here

7. Guinea-Bissau

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Guinea-Bissau is bordered by Senegal and Guinea.

Like the USA has 50 states, Guinea-Bissau has 8 regiões (regions)

Learn more about Guinea-Bissau here

8. Liberia

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Liberia is bordered by Sierra LeoneGuineaand Côte d’Ivoire.

Like the USA has 50 states, Liberia has 15 Administrative Divisions.

Learn more about Liberia here

9. Mali

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Mali is bordered by AlgeriaNigerBurkina FasoCôte d’IvoireGuineaSenegaland Mauritania.

Like the USA has 50 states, Mali has 10 regions.

Learn more about Mali here

10. Mauritania

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Mauritania is bordered by AlgeriaMali and Senegal.

Like the USA has 50 states, Mauritania has 13 Wilayas.

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11. Niger

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Niger is bordered by AlgeriaLibyaChadNigeriaBeninBurkina Fasoand Mali.

Like the USA has 50 states, Niger has 8 regions.

Learn more about Niger here

12. Nigeria

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Nigeria is bordered by BeninNigerChad, and Cameroon.

Like the USA has 50 states, Nigeria has 6 regions. 

Learn more about Nigeria here

13. Senegal

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Senegal is bordered by MauritaniaMaliGuinea and Guinea-BissauThe Gambia is within Senegal.

Like the USA has 50 states, Senegal has 14 regions.

Learn more about Senegal here

14. Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone is bordered by Guinea and Liberia.

Like the USA has 50 states, Sierra Leone has 4 administrative divisions.

Learn more about Sierra Leone here

15. Togo

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Togo is bordered by GhanaBurkina Faso and Benin.

Like the USA has 50 states, Togo has 5 regions.

Learn more about Togo here