With 1.1 billion people as of 2013, Africa accounts for about 15% of the world's human population.
11 African regions you've probably never heard of
In total, Africa has 54 sovereign states or countries, 9 territories and 2 de facto independent states with limited or no recognition.
Recommended articles
Africa also stands as the second largest and most populous continent, after Asia.
With such a population, chances are there are certain places that go unrecognised.
Here are 11 African regions you've probably never heard of.
ADVERTISEMENT
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Do animals sense psychopaths? The answer is not so simple
7 simple and elegant hairstyles for ladies
3 simple DIY deep conditioners for all hair types
Tourist jumped off a cliff on holiday — it didn't end well
Navigating beauty standards and building self-confidence for women
How Love Ends: Church sermon helped me break up with my abusive boyfriend
Cooking With Game Changers: Kitchen Mama? Omotayo vs Obe in pasta battle
Should you continue to eat honey if you are diabetic?
You may be a psychopath if you always talk about these 3 things — food is 1 of them
Do you feel dizzy standing up suddenly? 7 reasons why
5 signs a man might not have been sexually active in a while
Forget working in these 6 industries if you have a long beard
ADVERTISEMENT