List of regions of Africa

The continent of Africa is commonly divided into five regions or subregions, four of which are in sub-Saharan Africa. == List of subregions in Africa == The five United Nation subregions: Northern Africa Sub-Saharan Africa Eastern Africa Middle Africa Southern Africa Western Africa == Directional approach == One common approach categorizes Africa directionally, e.g., by cardinal direction (compass direction): North Africa lies north of the Sahara and runs along the Mediterranean coast.

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