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.
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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?
Nigeria
Algeria
Egypt
South Africa
2. What is the capital city of Kenya?
Accra
Cairo
Nairobi
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.
True
False
8. The country of Morocco is located in North Africa.
True
False
Use the provided map of Africa to answer the following questions.
9. Identify one country on the west coast of Africa.
10. Name a country in East Africa that borders the Indian Ocean.
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