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Countries in Africa Worksheet

Explore the geography and countries of the African continent with this engaging worksheet for 6th graders.

Grade 6 Social studies GeographyCountries in Africa
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Countries in Africa

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided map to help you identify countries.

1. Which of the following is the largest country in Africa by land area?

a

Nigeria

b

Algeria

c

Egypt

d

South Africa

2. Which ocean borders Africa to the west?

a

Indian Ocean

b

Pacific Ocean

c

Atlantic Ocean

d

Arctic Ocean

3. The longest river in Africa is the   River.

4. The Sahara Desert is located in   Africa.

Match the country with its capital city.

5. Egypt

 

a. Nairobi

6. Kenya

 

b. Cairo

7. South Africa

 

c. Abuja

8. Nigeria

 

d. Pretoria

9. Name two countries in North Africa.

10. Why is the Nile River important to the countries it flows through?