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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 8 countries located in the southern region of the continent of Africa; Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 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 West Africa

Countries Located In Southern Africa  was originally published on ronewoldcnews.staging.go.ione.nyc

1. Botswana

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Botswana is bordered by Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.

Like the USA has 50 states, Botswana has 7 districts.

Learn more about Botswana here

2. Eswatini

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Eswatini is bordered by  South Africa and Mozambique.

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

Learn more about Eswatini here

3. Lesotho

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Lesotho is surrounded by South Africa.

Like the USA has 50 states, Lesotho has  3 regions.

Learn more about Lesotho here

4. Mozambique

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Mozambique is bordered by  Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini and South Africa.

Like the USA has 50 states, Mozambique has 10 provinces.

Learn more about Mozambique here

5. Namibia

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Namibia is bordered by Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa.

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

Learn more about Namibia here

6. South Africa

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South Africa is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Eswatini. Also Lesotho is landlocked within this country.

Like the USA has 50 states, South Africa has 9 provinces. 

Learn more about South Africa here

7. Zambia

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Zambia is bordered by DR Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Angola.

Like the USA has 50 states, Zambia has 10 provinces.

Learn more about Zambia here

8. Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe is bordered by Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia.

Like the USA has 50 states, Zimbabwe has 10 provinces.

Learn more about Zimbabwe here