Country Flags of Africa
Africa is home to 54 countries, each with its own unique flag, history, and identity. Explore the flags of African countries, organized by five geographic subregions from North Africa to Southern Africa.
Northern Africa
Algiers
Cairo
Tripoli
Nouakchott
Rabat
Khartoum
Tunis
Laayoune
Western Africa
Porto-Novo/Cotonou
Ouagadougou
Praia
Yamoussoukro
Banjul
Accra
Conakry
Bissau
Monrovia
Bamako
Nouakchott
Niamey
Abuja
Dakar
Freetown
Lomé
Central Africa
Luanda
Yaoundé
Bangui
N’Djamena
Brazzaville
Kinshasa
Ciudad de la Paz
Libreville
São Tomé
Eastern Africa
Gitega
Moroni
Djibouti City
Asmara
Addis Ababa
Nairobi
Antananarivo
Lilongwe
Port Louis
Maputo
Kigali
Victoria
Mogadishu
Juba
Dodoma
Kampala
Lusaka
Harare
Southern Africa
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries are in Africa?
Africa has 54 countries. This page groups their flags into five regions: Northern, Western, Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa.
What are the five regions of Africa?
Africa is divided into five regions: North, West, Central, East, and Southern Africa. The flags on this page are grouped by these regions.
Which country has the largest area in Africa?
Algeria is the largest country in Africa by area. It is located in Northern Africa.
Which country has the largest population in Africa?
Nigeria has the largest population in Africa. It is located in Western Africa.
Is Western Sahara included in the African country list?
Yes. Western Sahara is included in the Northern Africa section of this page. However, it is listed separately from Africa’s 54 internationally recognized countries because its political status is disputed.
Where can I find the flags of African countries?
You can find the flags of African countries on this page, grouped by region for easy browsing. They are organized into Northern, Western, Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa.