#1) Seychelles – the Richest Country in Africa GDP (PPP) Per Capita: $25,439.92 Capital: Victoria Officially Republic of Seychelles, based on per capita income, it is the wealthiest nation from Africa. This country is made up of small 115 islands and its population is less than 0.1 million. It is located in Indian Ocea to the East of Africa. It is not located in mainland Africa but as per conventions it is counted as an African nation. With a small population and small GDP, it is the richest country in Africa. 1) seychelles Africas Richest Country #2) Equatorial Guinea - Second Wealthiest African nation GDP (PPP) Per Capita: $19,818.11 Capital: Malabo Situated on the West Coast of Africa is the second richest country i.e. Equatorial Guinea. This wealthy African nation has a population less than a million. Its economy depends on fishing and farming of especially Cocoa. Discovery of oil in the 1990s further increased wealth of this African nation. 2) Equatorial Guinea Malabo Harbour #3) Gabon GDP (PPP) Per Capita: $17,053.47 Capital: Libreville With its per capita income more than other poorer countries of Africa, Gabon qualifies as the third richest country in the African continent. Gabon’s economy today depends mostly on oil revenues and timber plantation, according to the CIA. 3) Gabon - third richest African country #4) Botswana GDP (PPP) Per Capita: $16,578.59 Capital: Gaborone Populated with more than 2 million, Botswana is the fourth wealthiest country in this list. Tourism, financial services, subsistence farming, and cattle raising are other key sectors where the country makes money. Standard of living is comparable to the nations like Turkey and Mexico. 4) Botswana - one of the richest country in africa #5) South Africa GDP (PPP) Per Capita: $11,273.08 Capitals: Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Cape Town The fastest developing country in Africa and also in the world, South Africa has the highest GDP in the continent. It is a member of BRICS. The people of this country find employment in diverse sectors like agriculture, fishing, vehicle manufacturing and assembly, food-processing, clothing and textiles. 5) South Africa - one of the richest country in Africa Continent #6) Libya
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