African Geography Quiz

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This quiz explores the diverse geographical features of Africa, covering:

  • Major rivers and lakes that shaped ancient civilisations
  • Mountain ranges and remarkable geological features
  • Vast deserts and their impact on human settlement
  • Notable geographical landmarks and their historical significance

From the ancient pyramids along the Nile to the sprawling Sahara Desert, Africa’s geography tells a fascinating story of human civilisation and natural wonders. Did you know that the Nile River once flowed westward before shifting its course? Or that the Danakil Desert in Ethiopia is officially one of the hottest places on Earth, with daily temperatures reaching 45°C? Africa’s landscape holds countless such remarkable features.

African Geography

This quiz will take you on a journey across the continent, from the Mediterranean coast to the Cape of Good Hope, testing your knowledge of Africa’s diverse geographical features. The questions range from identifying major geographical features to understanding how they’ve shaped the continent’s history. For instance, Lake Victoria isn’t just Africa’s largest lake – it’s also the world’s largest tropical lake and the source of the White Nile. To discover more fascinating facts about African geography and to see if you can identify which mountain is nicknamed ‘The Roof of Africa’, press the Start Quiz button.

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Q1: Which river is the longest in Africa?

A1: Nile River

Q2: Which countries are located in the Sahel region?

A2: Mali, Chad, Niger

Q3: Which mountain range is known as the Mountains of the Moon?

A3: Ruwenzori Range

Q4: Match each African lake with its primary bordering country.

A4: Lake Victoria - Tanzania, Lake Malawi - Malawi, Lake Turkana - Kenya

Q5: Which desert covers most of northern Africa?

A5: Sahara Desert

Q6: Arrange these African countries from northernmost to southernmost.

A6: Tunisia, Ethiopia, South Africa

Q7: Which African country contains the Okavango Delta?

A7: Botswana

Q8: Which African mountain is known as 'The Roof of Africa'?

A8: Mount Kilimanjaro

Q9: Which countries border the Mediterranean Sea?

A9: Morocco, Libya, Tunisia

Q10: Match each African capital city with its country.

A10: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia, Windhoek - Namibia, Kigali - Rwanda

Q11: Which African country is completely surrounded by South Africa?

A11: Lesotho

Q12: Which African waterfall is the largest in the world by volume?

A12: Victoria Falls

Q13: Arrange these African rivers from longest to shortest.

A13: Nile River, Congo River, Niger River

Q14: Which African island nation is located 400 km east of Madagascar?

A14: Mauritius

Q15: Which country contains Africa's lowest point, Lake Assal?

A15: Djibouti

Q16: Which African city is the most populous on the continent?

A16: Cairo

Q17: Which African country is known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills'?

A17: Rwanda

Q18: Which African desert is located along the Atlantic coast?

A18: Namib Desert

Q19: Which great lake is shared by Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya?

A19: Lake Victoria

Q20: Which mountain range stretches across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia?

A20: Atlas Mountains

Q21: Which African country has the largest total area?

A21: Algeria

Q22: Which African country is known as the 'Pearl of Africa'?

A22: Uganda

Q23: Which is the largest bay on Africa's eastern coast?

A23: Delagoa Bay

Q24: Which African country contains the Olduvai Gorge?

A24: Tanzania

Q25: Which African country is home to the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela?

A25: Ethiopia