Explainers & Big Questions
Why Are There Two Congos?
The names look like two versions of one state, but they belong to neighboring sovereign countries with separate colonial paths. The quickest way to untangle them is to…
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Tag: Africa
Countries
54 Countries in Africa and Their Capitals
Africa is composed of 54 sovereign countries, each with its own capital. This article provides a list of the 54 countries in Africa and their capitals for reference.…
Continents
Why is Africa So Rich Yet So Poor?
Africa is a treasure trove with rich resources like gold, diamonds, copper, and platinum. But its vast material wealth is juxtaposed sharply with a challenging reality: while it…