How Many Countries Are in Central Africa? 10 (UN Definition)

The **UN geoscheme for Africa** defines **Middle Africa** (often called Central Africa) as **10 sovereign states**:

1. Angola
2. Cameroon
3. Central African Republic (CAR)
4. Chad
5. Congo (Republic of the Congo / Congo-Brazzaville)
6. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
7. Equatorial Guinea
8. Gabon
9. São Tomé and Príncipe
10. Burundi *sometimes included* (often East Africa).

Notes

• Burundi & Rwanda** are often grouped in **East Africa** (EAC members). UN places Rwanda in East Africa; Burundi in Middle Africa.
• Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe** — Southern Africa.
• South Sudan** — East Africa.
• ECCAS (Economic Community of Central African States) includes **11** (adds Rwanda, sometimes others).