Blank map of Africa

Free printable blank map of Africa showing the borders of all 54 countries. Print or download as SVG or PNG.

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Use it in class

Print one copy per student and have them label what they know from memory, then check against the interactive map. Repeat a week later with the online map quiz to see what stuck. Spaced practice like this is what makes place names stay.

Frequently asked questions

How do I print this blank map of africa?

Press Print. Only the map and its title are printed; choose landscape and "Fit to page" in your print dialog for the biggest map.

Can I edit the map?

Download the SVG: it is a vector file you can recolour or label in Inkscape, Illustrator, Canva or Google Slides. The PNG is easiest for Word or Google Docs.

Where do the borders come from?

Natural Earth 1:50m country boundaries, which show de facto borders. Disputed borders are drawn where the territory is actually administered.

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