African countries wheel

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Spin for a random African country

Africa has 54 countries recognized by the United Nations, more than any other continent, and they are all on this wheel, from Algeria to Zimbabwe. Each spin gives every country a 1 in 54 chance, close to 1.9%. The slices are small, so the full name appears in large type when the wheel stops.

Ways to use the Africa wheel

  • Research assignments. One spin per student, then a one page fact sheet: capital, languages, population, a landmark and a traditional dish.
  • Locate it. Spin and find the country on a map of Africa. Small coastal countries such as Togo, Benin or Gambia are the hardest.
  • Capitals duel. Two players, one spin each turn: first to name the capital wins the point. Abuja, Dodoma and Yamoussoukro catch many people out.
  • Islands round. Keep only the island nations (Cabo Verde, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles) for a quick bonus round.
  • Music and stories. Spin, then listen to one song from the country or read a folk tale from it. A calm way to end a geography lesson.

Countries by region

The UN splits Africa into five regions. Eastern Africa has the most countries on the wheel, Southern Africa the fewest.

RegionCountriesChance per spin
Eastern Africa1833.3%
Western Africa1629.6%
Middle Africa916.7%
Northern Africa611.1%
Southern Africa59.3%

How it works

  1. Add your entries

    Type names or options in the box, one per line. Your list stays saved in this browser.

  2. Spin the wheel

    Tap the wheel or the Spin button in its center, press Space, or flick the wheel with your finger or mouse.

  3. See the winner

    The wheel slows down and stops on one slice. Spin again, or remove the winner to draw the next one.

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Questions

How many countries are on the Africa wheel?

54, the African member states of the United Nations. Western Sahara and Somaliland are not UN members and are not included, but you can add them as new lines.

Which countries are hardest to place on a map?

Usually the small ones: Eswatini, Lesotho, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea and the island states. Spin a few times with only those to practice.

Can the wheel pick a different country for each student?

Yes. After each spin, press Remove in the pop-up. The country leaves the wheel, so the next student always gets a new one.

Is this wheel of names free?

Yes. It is free to use, funded by advertising, with no account and no app to install.

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