Southern African country of 2.7 million, known for deserts and wildlife. Gained independence from South Africa in 1990. Universities include University of Namibia. Many students study in South Africa.
West African country of 27.3 million, largely desert. Known for uranium resources. Universities include Abdou Moumouni University. Many students study abroad in France.
Africa's most populous country with 223.8 million people. Known for Nollywood, music, and oil. Universities include University of Ibadan and University of Lagos. Hosts regional students but also sends many abroad.
East African country of 14 million, known for recovery after the 1994 genocide. Now a model of stability and development. Universities include University of Rwanda. Attracts regional students in health and development studies.
Island nation of 230,000 in the Gulf of Guinea. Portuguese-speaking with limited higher education. Many students study abroad in Portugal.
West African country of 18.2 million, known for music and culture. Universities include Cheikh Anta Diop University. Attracts regional students, especially in Francophone Africa.
Island nation of 100,000 in the Indian Ocean, known for tourism. Higher education is limited, with University of Seychelles. Many students study abroad in the UK and France.
West African country of 8.9 million, known for diamond resources and civil war history. Universities include University of Sierra Leone. Many students study abroad in the UK.
Horn of Africa country of 18.1 million, with a history of instability but rich cultural traditions. Universities include Somali National University. Many students study abroad in Turkey and Malaysia.
Youngest country in the world (independent in 2011), with 11.1 million people. Higher education is limited, with University of Juba as the main institution. Many students study abroad in Uganda and Kenya.
Northeast African country of 48.1 million, with ancient Nubian heritage. Universities include University of Khartoum. Many students study abroad in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
East African country of 67.4 million, known for Serengeti and Mount Kilimanjaro. Universities include University of Dar es Salaam. Attracts regional students.
West African country of 9.1 million, French-speaking. Universities include University of Lome. Many students study abroad in France.
North African country of 12.3 million, birthplace of the Arab Spring. Known for Carthaginian and Islamic heritage. Universities include University of Tunis. Attracts international students from Africa and the Middle East.
East African country of 48.6 million, known for wildlife and Lake Victoria. Universities include Makerere University. Attracts regional students, especially in health sciences.
Southern African country of 20.6 million, known for Victoria Falls and copper mining. Universities include University of Zambia. Attracts regional students, especially in mining and agriculture.
Southern African country of 16.7 million, known for Great Zimbabwe ruins and Victoria Falls. Universities include University of Zimbabwe. Many students study abroad in South Africa and the UK.
