Political Geography
The three oceans that border South Africa
Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Southern Ocean
Which desert is the largest in the world, not including the Antarctic and Arctic Deserts, located in Africa?
The Sahara
What is the term used to define the colonization of Africa by European powers in the late 19th and early 20th century?
Scramble for Africa
Morocco
What year was the modern African Union established?
2002
What sea can be found directly north of Africa?
Mediterranean Sea
Which major African river runs through the countries of Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi?
The Nile
Which European country gained the most land from African colonization?
Great Britain
In 2010, the World Cup was hosted in Africa for the first time by which country?
South Africa
What is the capital city of Ghana?
Accra
Which island country is the largest island in Africa?
Madagascar
The only two African nations to never be colonized were Ethiopia and which other country?
Liberia
Which African country produces some of the greatest track and field runners of all time?
Kenya
What country can the Suez Canal be found in?
Egypt
What is the name of the largest mountain in Africa, located in Tanzania?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Which African country remains the only one to recognize Spanish as an official language?
Equatorial Guinea
According to FIBA World Rankings, which African country is the best in basketball?
Nigeria
Which African country is completely surrounded by South Africa?
Lesotho
In 1931, the hottest temperature in Africa was recorded in the city of Kabili, at 55°C (131°F). Which North African country was this in?
Tunisia
Which year is referred to as the "Year of Africa" because it saw 18 African nations gain independence from European powers?
1960
Which country won the first ever Africa Cup of Nations in 1957?
Egypt