Africa is one of the five regions used to organise the NexaNations country index. Following the United Nations M49 geoscheme, it includes 54 countries across 5 sub-regions: Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa and Western Africa.
Egypt, which extends into Asia through the Sinai Peninsula, is listed under Africa.
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About Africa
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries are in Africa?
In the NexaNations index, which follows the United Nations M49 geoscheme, Africa includes 54 countries.
Which sub-regions does Africa include?
Under the UN M49 geoscheme, Africa is divided into Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa and Western Africa.
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