The 10 richest countries in Africa
Africa is the second largest continent and the one with the largest number of countries in the world. Let's take a look at the 10 richest countries in Africa according to their GDP in 2013. Source: International Monetary Fund.
1. South Africa
GDP: 350,779 million dollars
South Africa or the Republic of South Africa. Its administrative capital is Pretoria. Nelson Mandela, former president, is synonymous with this country.
2. Nigeria
GDP: 286.47 million dollars
Nigeria or Federal Republic of Nigeria. Its capital is Abuja. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with a population of more than 150 million inhabitants.
3. Egypt
GDP: 271,427 million dollars
The capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt is Cairo. Egypt impresses the world with its pyramids and mysterious stories. It was one of the great civilizations of the world.
4. Algeria
GDP: 206,085 million dollars
Algeria or the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. Its capital is Alger. Algeria has the tenth largest reserve of natural gas in the world, and is the sixth largest gas exporter on the planet.
5. Angola
GDP: 121. 704 million dollars
The capital of the Republic of Angola is Luanda. Oil and diamond mining are Angola's main industries.
6. Morocco
GDP: 105.101 million dollars
Morocco, or Kingdom of Morocco, is a constitutional monarchy. Rabat is the capital.
7. Sudan
GDP: 70. 127 million dollars
Sudan, or Republic of Sudan. Its capital is Khartoum. The income of this country comes mainly from oil exploitation and export.
8. Libya
GDP: 67,622 million dollars
Libya, or State of Libya. Its capital and largest city is Tripoli. The energy sector is the main driver of its economy, which generates approximately 95% of its revenues, 80% of GDP and 99% of government revenues.
9. Ethiopia
GDP: 48,145 million dollars
Ethiopia, or Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Its capital is Addis Ababa. The city is also the headquarters of the African Union. The economy of the country is based on agriculture, with coffee being one of the most exported products.
10. Tunisia
GDP: 47,439 million dollars
Tunisia, or Tunisian Republic, is located in the extreme north of Africa. Its capital is Tunisia. The main economic drivers are exports, foreign investment and tourism.