Geography

West Africa Regional Quiz

From Lagos to Dakar — navigate the vibrant nations of West Africa

West Africa Regional Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Ivory Coast and Ghana together produce roughly 60% of the world's cocoa supply.

How It Works

Each round presents 10 randomized multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 50, so every playthrough is different. You get instant feedback with explanations after each answer, plus a shareable score at the end.

What You'll Learn

Cover the 16 nations of West Africa, Nigeria's dominant population, ECOWAS and the CFA franc, Ghana's historic independence, the Niger River, cocoa production, Timbuktu's scholarly heritage, Afrobeats and musical traditions, and the diverse geography from Sahel to rainforest.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries make up West Africa?

West Africa comprises 16 countries as defined by the United Nations: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Together they are home to over 400 million people.

What is the ECOWAS and what does it do?

ECOWAS (the Economic Community of West African States) is a regional political and economic union of 15 West African countries founded in 1975. It promotes economic integration, free movement of people, and regional peacekeeping.

What are West Africa's most important natural resources?

West Africa is rich in oil (Nigeria), gold (Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso), cocoa (Ivory Coast, Ghana), diamonds (Sierra Leone), iron ore (Guinea, Liberia), and uranium (Niger). The region also has significant agricultural resources including peanuts, palm oil, and rubber.

Last updated: April 2026