Flags of African countries

Explore Africa’s flags, bold symbols of proud histories and diverse cultures.

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About Africa

Learn about the continent and its flags

Geography & Overview

Africa is the second-largest continent, spanning the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Hemispheres. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea (north), the Atlantic Ocean (west), the Indian Ocean (east), and the Red Sea and Asia via the Sinai Peninsula (northeast). Covering approximately 30,370,000 km², it features diverse landscapes from the Sahara Desert to the Congo Rainforest, and is home to vibrant economies like Nigeria and South Africa.

30.37M km² Area
~1.48B Population (2025 est.)
54 Sovereign Countries

African Regions

This page contains all the flags of countries and territories in Africa, divided across 5 major regions. Note: Regions are based on common geographical and political classifications.

Northern Africa

6 countries (e.g., Egypt, Morocco)

Western Africa

16 countries (e.g., Nigeria, Ghana)

Central Africa

9 countries (e.g., DRC, Cameroon)

Eastern Africa

18 countries and territories (e.g., Kenya, Ethiopia)

Southern Africa

10 countries (e.g., South Africa, Namibia)

Special Cases & Dependencies

Africa includes dependent territories and special cases:

  • France dependencies: Réunion, Mayotte, Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean
  • UK dependency: Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Spain dependencies: Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla
  • Disputed: Western Sahara (partially recognized, controlled by Morocco)

In total, this page contains information about 60 flags of African countries and territories, including 54 sovereign countries and 6 dependencies or special regions.

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