The youngest country in Africa is not identified by the median age gap or limit of many of these African countries; rather it concentrates on the African nations and the recency of their Independence dates. Unquestionably, some African countries got their Independence from their colonial masters very early, while some fought and gained it late.
However, some factors also contributed to the question of why many of these African states can be considered young. One of these factors is the creation or partition of former colony into different new nations.
The Youngest Country in Africa.
1. South Sudan
This is yet another one of the youngest country in Africa. It is is a landlocked country in east/central Africa. It has a population of 11.06 million, of which 525,953 live in the capital and largest city Juba.
Between 9 and 15 January 2011, a referendum was held to determine whether South Sudan should become an independent country and separate from Sudan, with 98.83% of the population voting for independence. It was eventually in July 9, 2011 that South Sudan had the chance of becoming a politically FREE country; thereby becoming the 54th independent country in Africa.
2. State of Eritrea
Eritrea can be counted to be the youngest country in Africa. It is a country in the Horn of Africa region of Eastern Africa, with its capital (and largest city) at Asmara. It is bordered by Ethiopia in the south, Sudan in the west, and Djibouti in the southeast.
Eritrea is a multi-ethnic country with nine recognized ethnic groups. Nine different languages are spoken by the nine recognized ethnic groups, the most widely spoken languages being Tigrinya, Arabic, and English serve as the three working languages.
Though the fight for freedom had begun since 1958 by Eritrean Liberation Movement, final victory for Independence was taken in May 24, 1993.
3. Republic of Namibia
Namibia is a country in Southern Africa. Its capital and largest city is Windhoek. Given the freshness of its transition from an enslaved state to a truly politically independent country in Africa, this content considers it the last of the youngest country in Africa.
Namibia has a population of 2.55 million people and is a stable multi-party parliamentary democracy. Agriculture, tourism and the mining industry – including mining for gem diamonds, uranium, gold, silver and base metals – form the basis of its economy, while the manufacturing sector is comparatively small.
It was in March 21, 1990 that the Republic of Namibia became independent after tumultuous transition period.
Other Countries that can be Considered Youngest in Africa are:
- Republic of Zimbabwe
It received its Independence in April 18, 1980.
- Republic of Seychelles
Another African youngest country got its Independence in June 29, 1976.
