Hidden African Countries Trivia Quiz

Answer: Madagascar

Don't get MAD, A GAS CAR, works fine in the desert.

Lying off the east coast of Africa, Madagascar is the fourth largest island nation in the world. It has an economy based on the export of vanilla, coffee, and sugar. Petroleum production and tourism are also sources of income for its citizens. It is also home to some of the most unusual and unique animals in the world, such as the aye-aye, the lemur and the fossa.

Answer: Kenya

Barbie and KEN YAnked her elephant out of a ditch.

Located on the central east coast of Africa, Kenya is famous for its wildlife reserves and safaris. Its economy is based on tourism, coffee and tea exportation, and food processing. Kenya is also home to part of the beautiful Lake Victoria, the second largest fresh-water lake in the world.

Answer: Niger

WheN I GERminate my garden, the flowers start blooming.

The desert nation of Niger is one of the largest in Africa, geographically speaking. It is a developing country that struggles with drought and a lack of arable land. A lack of political stability and natural resources has left this country with one of the lowest standards of living on the continent.

Answer: Rwanda

YouR WAND Always seems to have good magic.

The tiny country of Rwanda is home to many lakes and mountains. Their major cash crops are coffee and tea. It is also one of the few countries that is home to the endangered mountain gorilla, which does bring in some tourism. Rwanda is slowly moving forward and life for its citizens is beginning to improve.

Answer: Togo

I want TO GO to the next safari.

Located on the west coast of Africa, Togo is a tiny nation that is blessed with good soil and accessibility to water. Togo has a growing population and the standard of living is one of the highest in Africa. The sport of soccer is very popular in Togo and a source of national pride.

Answer: Uganda

If I tUG, AND Albert pulls, can we get the python out of its hole?

The landlocked nation of Uganda is located in central Africa and is home to many protected national parks. Uganda has made species conservation a priority, as it attempts to raise the standard of living for its people also. The natural resources of Uganda should help it move forward and possibly move into a position of power in Africa.

Answer: Eritrea

When the scorpion bit my fingER I TREAted it with bat guano.

Located on the Red Sea, Eritrea is home to many ancient ruins. Continuous conservation efforts have helped to increase the local populations of elephants, lions, and multiple species of gazelles and antelopes. Political unrest, religious intolerance, and forced military duty has caused the population to decline as its people flee to neighboring countries.

Answer: Chad

When AleC HAD alligator tail for lunch, he found he liked it.

Chad is located in the heart of Africa and is, sadly, one of the poorest countries in the world. Political corruption and civil unrest help sustain the low standard of living in the country. Areas of beautiful countryside and large populations of wild life provide a small tourism trade.

Answer: Ghana

Although it was rouGH, A NAtive showed me how to ride an ostrich.

In 1957, Ghana was one of the first African nations to declare independence from colonization by a European in power. The standard of living in Ghana is among the highest on the continent, and the country is a fine example of forward development and tolerance. Ghana has a strong economy supported by natural resources such as the production of gold, diamonds, oil, and natural gas.

Answer: Comoros

PaCO MOROSely followed the azure waters.

Comoros is a small nation that consists of numerous small islands lying off the east coast of Africa. Their primary exports are vanilla and ylang-ylang. Comoros has one of the highest population densities of any nation in the world.