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How Many African Nations Are Actually African? Prepare to Be Stunned When you think of “Africa,” most people picture a vast, unified continent stretching from the Sahara Desert to the rainforest borders of Central Africa. But here’s a jaw-dropping truth: not every nation officially recognized in Africa is culturally or geographically African in the way most assume. Yes — beyond the surface, many African nations blur the line, shaped by colonial borders, indigenous diversity, and complex identities. Let’s peel back the layers and reveal how many African countries truly qualify — and why the answer may surprise you. --- ### The Official Count: Did You Know There Are More African Nations Than You Think?