Countries in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa is a diverse region stretching from Ethiopia and Eritrea in the Horn of Africa to Tanzania and Mozambique in the south, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and the island nations of Madagascar and the Seychelles. The region is home to the Great Rift Valley, Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest peak), and the Serengeti — one of the world's most spectacular wildlife ecosystems. Kenya and Ethiopia are emerging economic hubs, while Rwanda has become a model for post-conflict reconstruction.

Countries

19

Population

439.56M

Area

5.97M km²

Most populated

Ethiopia

Complete list of countries in eastern africa

#CountryPopulation
1EthiopiaEthiopia111.65M
2TanzaniaTanzania68.15M
3KenyaKenya53.33M
4UgandaUganda45.91M
5MozambiqueMozambique34.09M
6MadagascarMadagascar31.73M
7MalawiMalawi20.73M
8ZambiaZambia19.69M
9SomaliaSomalia19.66M
10RwandaRwanda14.10M
11BurundiBurundi12.33M
12EritreaEritrea3.61M
13MauritiusMauritius1.24M
14DjiboutiDjibouti1.07M
15ComorosComoros919.9K
16RéunionRéunion896.2K
17MayotteMayotte320.9K
18SeychellesSeychelles122.7K
19British Indian Ocean TerritoryBritish Indian Ocean Territory0

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are in Eastern Africa?
Eastern Africa includes Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius, and the Seychelles.
What is Eastern Africa known for?
Eastern Africa is known for the Great Rift Valley, safari destinations (Serengeti, Maasai Mara), Mount Kilimanjaro, ancient civilizations (Aksum Empire), the Nile headwaters, and as the origin of modern humans.
What is the most populated country in Eastern Africa?
Ethiopia is the most populated country in Eastern Africa with over 120 million people, making it the second most populated country in Africa after Nigeria.

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