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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.
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With 1.1 billion people as of 2013, Africa accounts for about 15% of the world's human population.

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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.

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