Countries of Northern Africa
We count 6 countries in Northern Africa, part of Africa.
Together they have about 280.1 million inhabitants, 3% of the population of all 195 countries, on 7,548,099 km².
The largest country is Algeria, the smallest Tunisia.
The most populous country is Egypt, the least populous Libya.
Libya has the highest GDP per person, Sudan the lowest.
Sudan has the youngest population (median age 18.8 years), Tunisia the oldest (33.4 years).
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Questions about the countries of Northern Africa
How many countries are there in Northern Africa?
We count 6 countries in Northern Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, and Tunisia.
What is the largest country in Northern Africa?
The largest country in Northern Africa is Algeria, with 2,381,741 km².
What is the smallest country in Northern Africa?
The smallest country in Northern Africa is Tunisia, with 163,610 km².
Which country in Northern Africa has the most inhabitants?
The most populous country in Northern Africa is Egypt, with about 120.1 million inhabitants.
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