Top 10 Most

Populated Countries
in Africa
(2013)
10. Sudan- 35,363,00 inhabitants
Prior to July 2011 Sudan used to be the largest
country in Africa (and 10th largest in the world)
but it was divided unevenly into Sudan and
South Sudan on that date. After the split, the
northernmost section, known as Sudan, is the
third largest country in Africa area-wise, and
has a great deal of desert terrain within its
borders.
9. Uganda - 35,363,000 inhabitants
If you like the idea of a country where the
average temperature is a pleasantly warm 28C
and the people are known for their warmth and
friendly hospitality, then Uganda is a country
that you should consider visiting!
8. Algeria - 38,295,000 inhabitants
Being a former French colony, it will come as no
surprise that much of the population speaks the
language, with up to 80 per cent of the population
speaking Arabic too. Algeria is, by land area, the
largest country in Africa (after Sudans split) but
the population is restricted by the vast swathes of
desert that comprise much of that area. Only 12
per cent of the land area is inhabited.
7. Kenya - 46,291,000 inhabitants
Kenya is ideally situated on the equator and
has plenty of fertile soil for growing crops of
tea, coffee, flowers, fruit, vegetables and
grains, while her wildlife is world famous.
People come from all over the world to go on a
safari in Kenya to see the big five (rhinoceros,
buffalo, lion, elephant and leopard)
6. Tanzania - 45,950,000 inhabitants
Tanzania is blessed for several reasons: firstly,
it is home to the only mountain in Africa that
always has snow on its peaks: Mt Kilimanjaro!
Secondly, Tanzania has long been known as
the cradle of mankind as Olduvai Gorge is the
place where the oldest human remains (some
two millions years old) have been found.
5. South Africa - 52,982,000 inhabitants
Africas jewel, the rainbow nation of South
Africa, is probably the best known and most
visited of all the African countries. Table
Mountain in Cape Town is an instantly
recognisable feature and boasts, just on the
mountain itself, more plants than the entire
United Kingdom!
4. Democractic Republic of Congo - 74,618,000 inhabitants
Given the turmoil currently plaguing the DRC it is highly
unlikely that many people are visiting the nation for purely
pleasurable pursuits, but one piece of advice to anyone
visiting: do not snap photographs of villagers and natives
without asking permission. There is a superstition amongst
some tribes that to be photographed is to lose a piece of
the soul or spirit and given the vapid and inane stream of
selfies that is currently plaguing the Internet, who is to say
that they are completely wrong?
3. Egypt - 84,605,000 inhabitants
Much is known about ancient Egypt, thanks to
their philosophy of preserving material goods,
pets and the bodies of important citizens. The
Pyramids, Valley of the Kings and the Sphinx
are major attractions in Egypt, along with many
other important sites, like Karnak and Abu
Simbel. Tourists come to Egypt, not only to
glory in the wonders of ancient Egypt
2. Ethiopia - 86,614,000 inhabitants
A little known fact about Ethiopia is that it is
believed to be the place where coffee was
discovered. A goatherd noticed that his charges
would become restless after chewing the
leaves of a particular plant and brought this fact
to general attention. This happened in the Kaffa
area of the country and the name coffee is
believed to have arisen from the word.
1. Nigeria - 177,096,000 inhabitants
The country has abundant mineral wealth and
is blessed with stable geography (as is most of
Africa, with earthquakes, landslides and similar
natural disasters being all but unheard of!)
Nigerians as a whole tend to be snappy
dressers, proud of their appearance and
confident when meeting strangers
disconcertingly so to more reticent nationalities!
Data: Wikipedia
Text: http://www.top10hq.com/top-10-largest-
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