Quiz Champion

Which of these countries is NOT located in Africa?

  • Mozambique
  • Burkina Faso
  • Suriname
  • Algeria
Explanation

Suriname is not located in Africa. It is actually located in South America, along the northeastern coast. Suriname was a former Dutch colony and gained independence in 1975. Its official language is Dutch, and the country has a diverse population consisting of various ethnic groups, including Creoles, Hindustanis, Maroons, Javanese, and Indigenous peoples. Although Suriname has historical ties with Europe and shares cultural elements with the Caribbean, geographically it is situated outside of the African continent.