Africa: Geography, Countries, and Regions - Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is the vastest desert in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Sahara Desert

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Namib Desert

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Kalahari Desert

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Libyan Desert

Question 2

Identify the name of the longest river in Africa.

Accepted Answer

Nile River

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Congo River

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Zambezi River

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Niger River

Question 3

Which of these countries is not a part of the Sahara Desert?

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Ethiopia

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Algeria

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Egypt

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Morocco

Question 4

What is the name of the capital city of Nigeria?

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Abuja

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Lagos

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Kano

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Ibadan

Question 5

Ghana's currency is known as what?

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Cedi

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Rand

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Shilling

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Dinar

Question 6

What is the traditional name for the vast grasslands of southern Africa?

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Savanna

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Steppe

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Prairie

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Tundra

Question 7

Along which part of Africa does the Great Rift Valley run?

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Eastern edge

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Western edge

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Southern edge

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Northern edge

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a major physical feature of Africa?

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The Amazon Rainforest

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The Sahara Desert

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The Nile River

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The Congo Basin

Question 9

What is the dominant climate type in North Africa?

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Arid

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Tropical

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Temperate

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Polar

Question 10

What is the primary economic activity in Sub-Saharan Africa?

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

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Technology

Question 11

What is the name of the longest river in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Nile River

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Congo River

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Zambezi River

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Niger River

Question 12

What is the official language of Egypt?

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Arabic

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English

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French

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Spanish

Question 13

Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the African Union?

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Australia

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Morocco

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Madagascar

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South Africa

Question 14

What is the name of the famous mountain range that separates North Africa from Sub-Saharan Africa?

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Atlas Mountains

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Andes Mountains

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Himalayas Mountains

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Alps Mountains

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a major physical feature of the African continent?

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The Amazon Rainforest

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The Sahara Desert

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The Nile River

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The Great Rift Valley

Question 16

Which economic sector is the most significant contributor to Africa's economy?

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

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Technology

Question 17

What is the name of the largest desert in Africa?

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Sahara Desert

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Kalahari Desert

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Namib Desert

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Atacama Desert

Question 18

Which African nation is well-known for its abundant gold and diamond mining operations?

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South Africa

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Ghana

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Botswana

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Namibia

Question 19

Which of the following languages is NOT widely spoken in Africa?

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Spanish

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Arabic

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English

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French

Question 20

Which of the following is the highest mountain in Africa?

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Everest

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Mount Kenya

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Mount Ruwenzori

Question 21

Which of the following countries in Africa has the largest population?

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Nigeria

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Egypt

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Ethiopia

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South Africa

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a major economic activity in Africa?

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Manufacturing

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Agriculture

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Mining

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Oil production

Question 23

Identify the river that does not belong to Africa.

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Mississippi River

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Nile River

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Congo River

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Zambezi River

Question 24

Which African nation has the most extensive landmass?

Accepted Answer

Algeria

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Nigeria

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Egypt

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Ethiopia

Question 25

What is the name of the vast desert in Northern Africa?

Accepted Answer

Sahara Desert

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Kalahari Desert

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Namib Desert

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Gobi Desert

Question 26

Identify the highest peak on the African continent.

Accepted Answer

Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Everest

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Mount Denali

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Mount Blanc

Question 27

Identify the largest lake located within Africa.

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Lake Victoria

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Lake Tanganyika

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Lake Malawi

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Lake Chad

Question 28

Which African country has the largest economy?

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South Africa

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Nigeria

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Egypt

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Algeria

Question 29

Identify the largest desert in the African continent:

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Sahara Desert

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Kalahari Desert

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Namib Desert

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Gobi Desert

Question 30

Which river in Africa holds the distinction of being the longest?

Accepted Answer

Nile River

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Congo River

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Niger River

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Zambezi River

Question 31

Which nation in Africa has earned the nickname 'Rainbow Nation' due to its diverse population and cultural heritage?

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South Africa

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Nigeria

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Kenya

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Egypt

Question 32

In most Sub-Saharan African countries, which economic activity is the primary source of livelihood?

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Agriculture

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Mining

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

Question 33

What is the name of the peacekeeping force established by the African Union to address conflicts within the continent?

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African Standby Force

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UN Peacekeeping Force

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NATO Peacekeeping Force

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African Union Mission in Somalia

Question 34

Which cultural tradition is deeply rooted in West Africa and involves the passing down of oral histories and cultural wisdom?

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Griot storytelling

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Yoruba drumming

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Swahili dance

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Masai cattle herding

Question 35

In Ethiopia, which language holds the status of being the official language?

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Amharic

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English

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French

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Arabic

Question 36

Identify the major river that flows through North Africa:

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Nile River

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Niger River

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Congo River

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Zambezi River

Question 37

Which geographic feature is NOT found in Africa?

Accepted Answer

The Amazon Rainforest

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The Sahara Desert

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The Nile River

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The Great Rift Valley

Question 38

Which African country has the largest population?

Accepted Answer

Nigeria

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Egypt

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Ethiopia

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South Africa

Question 39

Which economic sector generally contributes the most to GDP in African countries?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

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Industrial manufacturing

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Service industries

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Tourism

Question 40

Which mountain is the highest peak in Africa?

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Everest

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Mount Kenya

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Mount Nyiragongo

Question 41

Which characteristic best describes the Sahara Desert?

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Extreme heat and dryness

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Dense vegetation and abundant rainfall

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Rugged mountains and active volcanoes

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Tropical rainforest and lush greenery

Question 42

Which vegetation type is primarily found in the Congo Basin, a region known for its dense and diverse rainforest?

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Tropical rainforest

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Savannah

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Temperate forest

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Desert

Question 43

Identify the highest mountain on the African continent.

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Kenya

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Mount Meru

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Mount Elgon

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a major geographic feature of Africa?

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Mount Everest

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Nile River Basin

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Congo Basin

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Sahara Desert

Question 45

Which region of Africa is home to the Congo rainforest?

Accepted Answer

Central Africa

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North Africa

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East Africa

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Southern Africa

Question 46

What is the primary economic activity in many North African countries?

Accepted Answer

Oil and gas production

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

Question 47

Which of the following is the largest desert in Africa and the world?

Accepted Answer

Sahara Desert

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Atacama Desert

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Kalahari Desert

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Namib Desert

Question 48

Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Horn of Africa?

Accepted Answer

Nigeria

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Ethiopia

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Somalia

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Sudan

Question 49

What is the name of the highest mountain in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Nyiragongo

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Mount Kenya

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Mount Everest

Question 50

Which major river flows through West Africa?

Accepted Answer

Niger River

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Congo River

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Zambezi River

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Nile River

Question 51

Which of the following is the largest lake in Africa by surface area?

Accepted Answer

Lake Victoria

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Lake Tanganyika

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Lake Malawi

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Lake Chad

Question 52

Which of the following is a regional economic organization in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Southern African Development Community (SADC)

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North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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European Union (EU)

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)