Largest Countries in Africa 2026

Africa is the second-largest continent on Earth, with a total land area of roughly 30,365,000 km² (11,724,000 mi²) split across its 54 countries and 10 dependent territories. Africa has by far the largest number of countries located on or around the equator, but stretches far into the Southern Hemisphere as well. This combination of size,…

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East Asia Roundup: Taiwan Surges 4% as Japan Climbs; China Bourses Retreat · Business Upturn

East Asian equity markets closed with a split outcome on Monday, as strong gains across Taiwan and Japan contrasted with notable losses on the Chinese mainland. Taiwan’s TSEC Capitalisation Weighted Index was the standout performer of the session, surging 4.11% to close at 41,334.85, marking one of the region’s sharpest single-day moves. The advance lent…

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