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Exploring the Countries of Africa

A Grade 8 social studies worksheet focusing on the geography and countries of Africa, including identification, capitals, and key features.

Grade 8 Social studies GeographyCountries in Africa
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Exploring the Countries of Africa

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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer based on your knowledge of African geography and 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. What is the capital city of Kenya?

a

Accra

b

Cairo

c

Nairobi

d

Pretoria

3. The Nile River, the longest river in the world, flows primarily through northeastern Africa and empties into the  .

4. The Sahara Desert covers a large portion of   Africa.

5. Madagascar is an island nation located off the southeastern coast of  .

6. Name three countries located in Southern Africa.

7. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, is located in Ethiopia.

T

True

F

False

8. The country of Morocco is located in North Africa.

T

True

F

False

Use the provided map of Africa to answer the following questions.

Map of Africa

9. Identify one country on the west coast of Africa.

10. Name a country in East Africa that borders the Indian Ocean.