A labeled map of Africa is a great tool to learn about the geography of the African continent. Pick your preferred Africa map with the countries from our collection below and download it in PDF format! All of our maps are free to use. You can print them out as many times as needed for your educational, professional or personal purposes.
Also, check out our blank map of Africa to complete your collection and our Africa map worksheets for teaching and learning about the countries and capitals of Africa!
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Labeled Map of Africa
Our first map is a map of Africa with countries. In order to download and print it, just click on the link below the image.
How Many African Countries Are There?
There are 54 nations in Africa that are members of the United Nations and the African Union. These countries are fully recognized sovereign states. However, there are also two countries with limited international recognition: Somaliland and Western Sahara.
What Is the Largest African Country?
The largest country in Africa is Algeria with an area of 919,595 square miles (approx. 2.38 million square kilometers). Following closely behind is the Democratic Republic of Congo, measuring in at 905,355 square miles (2.34 million square kilometers). Third place goes to Sudan with an area of 718,723 square miles (1.86 million square kilometers).
What is the smallest country in Africa?
The most populated country in Africa is Nigeria with a population of over 213 million people (estimate of 2021). Quite a bit behind is Ethiopia with the second largest population of 120 million. In third position is Egypt with 109 million inhabitants.
Africa Map with Countries
The African continent is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It is the second-largest continent in the world with a total area of 11.7 million square miles (30.2 million square kilometers).
Here is a map of African countries that shows all the nations of Africa but not their capitals:
As of 2025, Africa’s population is estimated to be approximately 1.484 billion people, accounting for about 17% of the world’s population, making it the second most populous continent after Asia.
The continent continues to experience rapid population growth, with an annual growth rate of approximately 2.5%. This growth is accompanied by a notably young demographic, with a median age of 19.7 years. (Source)
Urbanization in Africa is also on the rise. As of 2025, approximately 44% of the African population resides in urban areas, indicating a significant shift towards urban living. (Source)
These trends highlight the dynamic demographic changes occurring across the continent, presenting both opportunities and challenges for sustainable development, infrastructure planning, and economic growth.
Africa Map With Capitals
Our next image shows a map of Africa with the countries and capitals. It also indicates the distances in miles and kilometers. We also have a corresponding blank map of Africa which can be combined with this one for learning activities.
Please note that the above Africa map with names of countries is older and does not include South Sudan or other newly independent territories.
What Are the African Countries?
As of 2025, Africa’s population has experienced significant growth, with many countries seeing notable increases. Below is an updated overview of African countries, their capitals, and estimated populations:
| Country | Capital City | Estimated Population (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Algiers | 46,800,000 |
| Angola | Luanda | 37,000,000 |
| Benin | Porto-Novo | 15,000,000 |
| Botswana | Gaborone | 2,500,000 |
| Burkina Faso | Ouagadougou | 26,000,000 |
| Burundi | Gitega | 15,000,000 |
| Cabo Verde | Praia | 600,000 |
| Cameroon | Yaoundé | 30,000,000 |
| Central African Republic | Bangui | 6,000,000 |
| Chad | N’Djamena | 20,000,000 |
| Comoros | Moroni | 1,000,000 |
| Democratic Republic of Congo | Kinshasa | 108,000,000 |
| Republic of Congo | Brazzaville | 6,000,000 |
| Djibouti | Djibouti City | 1,200,000 |
| Egypt | Cairo | 117,000,000 |
| Equatorial Guinea | Malabo | 2,000,000 |
| Eritrea | Asmara | 7,000,000 |
| Eswatini | Mbabane | 1,300,000 |
| Ethiopia | Addis Ababa | 133,000,000 |
| Gabon | Libreville | 2,500,000 |
| Gambia | Banjul | 3,000,000 |
| Ghana | Accra | 36,000,000 |
| Guinea | Conakry | 16,000,000 |
| Guinea-Bissau | Bissau | 2,500,000 |
| Ivory Coast | Yamoussoukro | 30,000,000 |
| Kenya | Nairobi | 56,000,000 |
| Lesotho | Maseru | 2,500,000 |
| Liberia | Monrovia | 6,000,000 |
| Libya | Tripoli | 7,000,000 |
| Madagascar | Antananarivo | 33,000,000 |
| Malawi | Lilongwe | 24,000,000 |
| Mali | Bamako | 27,000,000 |
| Mauritania | Nouakchott | 5,000,000 |
| Mauritius | Port Louis | 1,300,000 |
| Morocco | Rabat | 39,000,000 |
| Mozambique | Maputo | 40,000,000 |
| Namibia | Windhoek | 3,000,000 |
| Niger | Niamey | 33,000,000 |
| Nigeria | Abuja | 235,000,000 |
| Rwanda | Kigali | 14,000,000 |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | São Tomé | 250,000 |
| Senegal | Dakar | 19,000,000 |
| Seychelles | Victoria | 100,000 |
| Sierra Leone | Freetown | 9,000,000 |
| Somalia | Mogadishu | 20,000,000 |
| South Africa | Pretoria | 60,000,000 |
| South Sudan | Juba | 14,000,000 |
| Sudan | Khartoum | 47,000,000 |
| Tanzania | Dodoma | 70,000,000 |
| Togo | Lomé | 10,000,000 |
| Tunisia | Tunis | 12,000,000 |
| Uganda | Kampala | 51,000,000 |
| Zambia | Lusaka | 22,000,000 |
| Zimbabwe | Harare | 19,000,000 |
Please note that these population figures are estimates for the year 2025 and may vary depending on different data sources.
Some countries have multiple capital cities serving different administrative functions. For instance, South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria (administrative), Bloemfontein (judicial), and Cape Town (legislative).
Additionally, certain countries have moved their capitals or have plans to do so. For example, Tanzania officially designated Dodoma as its capital, moving from Dares Salaam, though many government offices still remain in the latter.
Population estimates are based on data from sources such as Worldometer and World Population Review.
Africa Map With Rivers
Our following map shows the locations of the largest rivers in Africa. These include the Nile River which is not only the longest river in Africa, but also in the world (while some research suggests that the Amazon River is slightly longer). We also offer more African river maps.
Here is the updated table format for the five longest rivers in Africa as of 2025:
| Rank | River Name | Length (km) | Length (miles) | Key Countries | Notable Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nile River | 6,650 | 4,132 | Egypt, Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, DR Congo, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Eritrea | Longest river in Africa and the world; flows northward into the Mediterranean Sea. |
| 2 | Congo River | 4,700 | 2,920 | DR Congo, Central African Republic, Angola, Republic of Congo, Zambia | Second-longest in Africa; deepest river in the world, with depths over 220 meters. |
| 3 | Niger River | 4,180 | 2,597 | Guinea, Mali, Niger, Benin, Nigeria | Major river of West Africa; empties into the Gulf of Guinea. |
| 4 | Zambezi River | 2,574 | 1,599 | Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique | Home to Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world. |
| 5 | Ubangi-Uele Rivers | 2,270 | 1,411 | DR Congo, Central African Republic | Largest tributary of the Congo River; merges from the Uele and Mbomou rivers. |
These rivers play crucial roles in Africa’s ecosystems, economies, and transportation networks.
Africa Map with Countries
The following map shows a simplified political map of Africa in several variations.
Africa Map with all the Countries
Labeled Africa Map
