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

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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