Coastal West Africa is divided into many countries primarily due to historical factors, including colonialism and the arbitrary borders drawn by European powers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These borders often disregarded ethnic, cultural, and linguistic boundaries, leading to a patchwork of nations. Additionally, the region's diverse societies and languages contributed to the formation of distinct political entities that sought self-governance after independence. The legacy of colonialism continues to influence the political landscape and relationships among these countries today.
Because there is so an diifferent water periods and time dates
Africa is a continent and it broken up to many countries:D
At present there are 54 independent countries in (or on the continent) of Africa.
not really technically only south Africa is divided from the rest of Africa as it is a country on its own. North , East and West Africa is many little countries all together. That is correct. West East, Central, and Northern African.
Africa has 55 countries.
There are 53 countries in Africa.
There are 54 independent countries in Africa.
There are 83 coastal countries in the world.
54 countries includin africa
No states are divided into countries in the United States.
According to the UN definition of southern Africa there are five countries in southern Africa namely:BotswanaLesothoNamibiaSwazilandSouth Africa
According to the UN definition of southern Africa there are five countries in southern Africa namely:BotswanaLesothoNamibiaSwazilandSouth Africa