Africa is a diverse continent comprising numerous nations, each with its unique characteristics. According to the United Nations, there are 54 countries in Africa today. This article focuses on African countries with names consisting of seven letters, offering a brief overview of each.
Below is a list of African countries with names that have seven letters:
- Algeria
- Comoros
- Eritrea
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Somalia
- Tunisia
Let's delve into some key details about these countries, including their population and subregion.
Overview of Selected African Countries
Here's a table presenting data on several African countries, including those with seven-letter names. The population figures are projections for 2025.
The 15 Largest African Countries By Surface Area...
| Country | Population (2025) | Subregion |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 237,527,782 | Western Africa |
| Algeria | 47,435,312 | Northern Africa |
| Senegal | 18,931,966 | Western Africa |
| Somalia | 19,654,739 | Eastern Africa |
| Eritrea | 3,607,003 | Eastern Africa |
| Namibia | 3,092,816 | Southern Africa |
| Liberia | 5,731,206 | Western Africa |
| Lesotho | 2,363,325 | Southern Africa |
| Comoros | 882,847 | Eastern Africa |
| Tunisia | 12,348,573 | Northern Africa |
This list includes fully recognised states, states with limited or zero recognition, and dependent territories of both African and non-African states. There are currently 56 sovereign states (54 of which are member states of the United Nations), two non-sovereign (dependent) territories of non-African sovereign states, and nine sub-national regions of non-African sovereign states.
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Map of Africa with country names (2022)
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Non-Sovereign Territories
There are currently 11 non-sovereign territories in Africa.
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