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How many Arab countries are in Africa?

 How many Arab countries are in Africa? It is known that the Arab world is divided into two parts, as there are some Arab countries located in the continent of Africa, and others are located in the continent of Asia. Through the contents site, we will learn about the Arab countries that are located in the continent of Africa, in addition to some information about each of them.


How many Arab countries are in Africa?

The number of Arab countries in Africa is eleven Arab countries, namely: Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Mauritania, Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia, and Dead Comoros. Especially since these countries are the African part of what is known as the Arab world or, according to the new term, the Arab world. Moreover, they are linked to each other by a common history and geography, in addition to the fact that they all have one language, which is called the language of the Dead, which is the Arabic language. Not to mention that most Arab countries have many local dialects, which the residents of each country speak with unique privacy. In addition, all Arab countries are members of the League of the Arab States, which represents them before international and international forums.

Arab countries in Africa and their capitals

In the same context, how many Arab countries are in Africa, which is 11 Arab countries, we review in this paragraph who are the Arab countries in Africa? That is, the names of the Arab countries in Africa and their capitals are as  follows:

The Egyptian Arabic Republic

The Egyptian state is one of the Arab countries in Africa, although the Sinai desert is located in the continent of Asia. The capital of the Republic of Egypt is Cairo. Its area is estimated at 1,019,600 square kilometers. While its population is estimated at 100.4 million. Especially since the official currency is the Egyptian pound. In fact, Egypt is bordered on the north by the Mediterranean Sea, and on the south by the State of Sudan. While it is bordered on the eastern side by the Red Sea, on the western side it is bordered by the State of Libya.

Libyan Jamahiriya

The Libyan state is one of the Arab countries located in the continent of Africa, and its capital is the city of Tripoli. Its area is estimated at 1,759.541 square kilometers. While its population is estimated at 6.777 million. Especially since the official currency is the Libyan dinar. In fact, Libya is bordered on the north by the Mediterranean Sea, and on the south by Chad and Sudan. While it is bordered on the eastern side by the state of Egypt, on the western side it is bordered by the states of Tunisia and Algeria, and on the southwestern side, it is bordered by the state of Niger.

Republic of Tunisia

It is one of the Arab countries located in the continent of Africa, and its capital is the city of Tunis. Its area is estimated at 163,610 square kilometers. While its population is estimated at 11.69 million. Especially since the official currency is the Tunisian dinar. In fact, Libya is bordered on the north by the Mediterranean Sea and on the south by Chad and Sudan. While it is bordered on the eastern side by the state of Egypt, on the western side it is bordered by the states of Tunisia and Algeria, and on the southwestern side, it is bordered by the state of Niger.

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

Algeria is one of the Arab countries in Africa and its capital is Algiers. Its area is estimated at 2,381,741 square kilometers. While its population is estimated at 43.05 million. Especially since the official currency is the Algerian dinar. In fact, Algeria is bordered on the north by the Mediterranean Sea, and on the north-east by the state of Tunisia, while on the east it is bordered by the state of Libya. While it is bordered on the western side by the Kingdom of Morocco, as well as Western Sahara, n the southwestern side it is bordered by the state of Mauritania and also by the state of Mali, as well as from the southeastern side by the state of Niger.

The Kingdom of Morocco

Morocco is one of the Arab countries in Africa and its capital is the city of Rabat. Its area is estimated at 710,850 square kilometers. While its population is estimated at 36.47 million. Especially since the official currency is the Moroccan dirham. In fact, the State of Morocco is bordered on the north by the Mediterranean Sea, while on the west it is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. While it is bordered on the east by the state of Algeria, why on the south side it is bordered by the state of Mauritania.

Republic of Sudan

Sudan is one of the Arab countries in Africa, and its capital is the city of Khartoum. Its area is estimated at about 1,886,000 square kilometers. While its population is estimated at 42,081,000 million. Especially since the official currency is the Sudanese pound. In fact, Sudan is bordered to the north by the State of Egypt, while it is bordered to the northwest by the State of Libya. While it is bordered on the western side by the State of Chad, on the southwest side it is bordered by the State of Central Africa, and on the southern side by the State of South Sudan, while on the southeast side it is bordered by the State of Ethiopia. On the eastern side, it is bordered by the State of Eritrea, and on the northeastern side by the Red Sea.

Republic of South Sudan

The state of South Sudan is located in Africa, and it is one of the modern countries that split from the state of Sudan in 2011 AD, and its capital is the city of Juba. Its area is estimated at 664,000 square kilometers. While its population is estimated at 11.19 million. Especially since the official currency is the South Sudanese pound. In fact, the state of South Sudan is bordered on the north by the state of Sudan, while on the eastern side it is bordered by the state of Ethiopia. While it is bordered on the southeast by the state of Kenya, and on the south by the state of Uganda. On the southwest side, it is bordered by the Congo, and from the west by the Central African Republic.

Republic of Djibouti

Djibouti is one of the Arab countries in Africa, and its capital is the city of Djibouti. Its area is estimated at 23,200 square kilometers. While its population is estimated at 973,560. Especially since the official currency is the Djiboutian franc  In fact, the state of Djibouti is bordered on the north by the state of Eritrea, while it is bordered on the western and southern side by the state of Ethiopia. While it is bordered to the southeast by the State of Somalia, and to the east by the Red Sea, as well as the Gulf of Aden.

Somalia

Somalia is one of the Arab countries in Africa, and its capital is Mogadishu. Its area is estimated at 637,657 square kilometers. While its population is estimated at 15.44 million. Especially since the official currency is the Somali shilling. In fact, Somalia is bordered on the northwest by the state of Djibouti, while on the southwestern side it is bordered by the state of Kenya. While it is bordered on the north by the Gulf of Aden, on the east it is bordered by the Indian Ocean and Ethiopia from the western side.

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Mauritania is one of the Arab countries in Africa, and its capital is Nouakchott. Its area is estimated at about 1,030,700 square kilometers. While its population is estimated at 4.526 million. Especially since the official currency is the Mauritanian ouguiya. In fact, Mauritania is bordered on the north by the state of Algeria, as well as Western Sahara, while on the south it is bordered by the state of Senegal. While it is bordered on the east and south by Mali.

Republic of Comoros

Comoros is one of the Arab countries in Africa and its capital is Moroni. Its area is estimated at 1862 square kilometers. While its population is estimated at 850,886. Especially since the official currency is the Comorian Franc. In fact, there is no land border linking Comoros with neighboring countries, but it is completely surrounded on all sides by the waters of the Indian Ocean.

How many Arab countries are in Asia?

In the same context, how many Arab countries are in Africa, which we referred to above in full? We must know the number of Arab countries in Asia, which number 12 Arab countries located in the Asian continent, and they are as follows: 

  • The Syrian Arab Republic, whose capital is the city of Damascus.
  • The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and its capital is Amman.
  • The state of Palestine, and its capital is the city of Jerusalem.
  • The Lebanese Republic and its capital are Beirut.
  • The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its capital is the city of Riyadh.
  • The Republic of Yemen, and its capital is the city of Sana'a.
  • the Kingdom of Bahrain, and its capital is the city of Manama.
  • The State of Kuwait, and its capital is Kuwait City.
  • The State of Qatar, and its capital is the city of Doha.
  • The United Arab Emirates and its capital are in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Finally, and through our topic How many Arab countries are in Africa, we got to know eleven Arab countries located on the African continent. We also learned about the boundaries of each of them, the number of residents, in addition to the area, and the official currency in them.