List of African countries by area

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A map of the continent of Africa, including its countries, boundaries, and capital cities. It also shows parts of Europe and Asia and surrounding bodies of water, including the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean.

List of African countries by area: References & Edit History

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Amy McKenna

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Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Article title updated for style.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Nov 01, 2026
	Added Top Questions.	Amy McKenna	May 01, 2026
	New article added.	Amy McKenna	Sep 27, 2024