African Countries Crossword Puzzle

A themed crossword with 45 clues to draw from. Find country names from across Africa, from Algeria and Benin to Seychelles and South Africa.

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About the African Countries Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the countries of Africa, including island nations and countries from every region of the continent. Look for names such as Ghana, Madagascar, Sierra Leone, and South Africa. It is a good fit for geography lessons, map practice, or anyone learning about countries around the world.

This crossword draws on 45 clues about African Countries. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

  • •Sahara-spanning nation west of Tunisia (7 letters)
  • •Gitega is its capital (7 letters)
  • •Brazzaville is its capital (5 letters)
  • •Addis Ababa is its capital (8 letters)
  • •Nairobi is its capital (5 letters)
  • •Lilongwe is its capital (6 letters)
  • •Maputo is its capital (10 letters)
  • •Freetown is its capital (11 letters)

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