Geography Of Africa Quiz

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    Africa consist:

    • 64 country 
    • 50 country 
    • 45 country 
    • 54 country 
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What do you know about the continent of Africa? Are you well aware of its geography? If yes, check out our latest quiz based on the Geography of Africa, its regions, and countries. Do you know what the population of East Africa is? Or how many countries are there in North Africa? You'll get many interesting questions with their answers here in this quiz. So what are you waiting for? Give this quiz a try without wasting a single second and learn many amazing things about Africa.

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  • 2. 

    Largest country in East Africa is:

    • Kenya 

    • Somalia 

    • Malawi 

    • Ethiopia 

    Correct Answer
    A. Ethiopia 
    Explanation
    Ethiopia is the largest country in East Africa. It has a land area of about 1.1 million square kilometers, making it the second most populous country in Africa. Ethiopia is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Ethiopian Highlands and the Great Rift Valley. It is also home to various ethnic groups and cultures.

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  • 3. 

    Population of Africa is:

    • 60M 

    • 16611M

    • 4000M

    • 16601

    Correct Answer
    A. 16611M
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 16611M because it represents the population of Africa in millions. The "M" stands for million, so the population of Africa is 16,611 million.

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  • 4. 

    Area of Africa is:

    • 35M km square 

    • 3333 km square

    • 30M km Square 

    • 25M km square 

    Correct Answer
    A. 30M km Square 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 30M km square. This indicates that the area of Africa is 30 million square kilometers.

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  • 5. 

    Africa linked to northeast Asia via:

    • Sinai peninsula 

    • Red sea

    • Suez canal 

    • Both A & C

    Correct Answer
    A. Both A & C
    Explanation
    Africa is linked to northeast Asia via both the Sinai Peninsula and the Suez Canal. The Sinai Peninsula is a land bridge connecting Africa and Asia, while the Suez Canal is an artificial waterway that allows ships to pass between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, effectively linking Africa and Asia. Therefore, both options A and C are correct.

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  • 6. 

    ZIMBABWE is in :

    • East Africa 

    • Central Africa

    • West Africa 

    • North Africa 

    Correct Answer
    A. East Africa 
    Explanation
    Zimbabwe is located in East Africa. It is a landlocked country bordered by Mozambique to the east and south, South Africa to the south, Botswana to the west, and Zambia to the northwest. Despite being geographically located in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is often considered part of East Africa due to its historical and cultural ties with countries in that region.

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  • 7. 

    In east of Africa is bordered by:

    • Atlantic ocean

    • Red sea 

    • Indian ocean 

    • Both B & C 

    • Both A & C 

    Correct Answer
    A. Both B & C 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Both B & C." East Africa is bordered by both the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. The Atlantic Ocean is not located in East Africa.

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  • 8. 

    The length of Nile river is: 

    • 6798 KM

    • 8050 KM

    • 4700 KM 

    • 6695 KM

    Correct Answer
    A. 6695 KM
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 6695 KM. This is the length of the Nile River.

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  • 9. 

    In north Africa there is:

    • 9 countries 

    • 7 countries 

    • 20 countries 

    • 11 countries 

    Correct Answer
    A. 7 countries 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 7 countries. North Africa is a region that consists of seven countries: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Sudan, and Tunisia. These countries are located in the northern part of the African continent and share similar cultural, historical, and geographical characteristics.

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  • 10. 

    Population of East Africa is about:

    • 400M 

    • 396M

    • 395M

    • 200M

    Correct Answer
    A. 395M
    Explanation
    The population of East Africa is approximately 395 million.

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