After Asia, Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most-populous continent. All of the five smallest African nations are islands namely: the Seychelles, São Tomé and Príncipe, Mauritius, Comoros, and Cape Verde. Let us dive in deeper:
1. Seychelles
Seychelles is an extansion of a group of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean at the eastern edge of the Somali. Its capital and largest city, Victoria, lies 1,500 kilometres (932 mi) east of mainland Africa. With a population of roughly 94,367, it has the smallest population of any sovereign African country.
2. Sao Tome and Principe
The second smallest country in Africa, São Tomé and Príncipe, is located in the Gulf of Guinea with a population of about 201,800. São Tomé and Príncipe are the two main islands of the archipelago. The islands are located at a distance of about 250 and 225 km off the coast of Gabon in mainland Central Africa. The country has an area of 964 square km.
3. Mauritius
Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) off the south-east coast of the African continent. The country includes the islands of Mauritius, Rodrigues, Agaléga and St. Brandon. The capital and largest city, Port Louis, is located on the main island of Mauritius. Mauritius has a population of 1,265,985. It is a major tourist destination and the only country in Africa where Hinduism is the largest religion.
4. Comoros
Comoros is an island country in the Indian Ocean located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel off the eastern coast of Africa between northeastern Mozambique, the French region of Mayotte, and northwestern Madagascar. The capital and largest city in Comoros is Moroni. The island nation has a population of 850,688.
5. Cape Verde
Cape Verde is a country comprising a group of islands that lie 385 miles (620 km) off the west coast of Africa. It has a population of 543,767. Sal and Boa Vista are major tourist attractions with the presence of pristine beaches and excellent conditions for windsurfing.