According to ancient biblical tradition, Moses parted this body of water located between North Africa and South-Western Asia.

54 or 55 if you count Morocco.

This singer rose to fame for his single "Wavin Flag" which was chosen as an anthem for the 2010 World Cup.

What is the National animal for Nigeria & Ghana

This country's population makes up about 20%of the total African population

This north-flowing river is considered the longest river in the entire world

This country was the first to gain independence in sub-saharan Africa?

This Kenyan won the 2014 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

National Animal for Kenya

This small West African country receives a large percentage of its GDP through diamond exports. (think blood diamond)

This country is at the Southernmost tip of the African Continent.

Beginning in 1820, this equatorial country was settled by freed African-American slaves.

This respected African writer taught English at Bard College for over fifteen years. He passed away recently.

National Animal for Tanzania

In January of 2013, this country announced that it only had $217 dollars left in its national account.

This is the largest desert in Africa, and was a major route for Arab slave trade route.

In 2006, this woman became the first elected female head of state in Africa.

This famous dictator has been in power since 1980, and is known worldwide for his Hitler-esque moustache.

National Animal for Botswana

This tropical country is home to largest pygmy population in Africa.

This 75-mile wide strip of land links the continents of Africa and Asia

Denizens of this great African republic defeated an invading Italian army in a historic 1896 battle, preserving its independence.

This revered Kenyan Author recently came out as a gay man in his poignant memoir "I am a homosexual, mum"

National Animal for DR Congo

This archipelagic country in the Indian ocean has the highest Human Development index in Africa, but it also has the highest Inequality Index in the world.