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Saharan Countries 2024

Saharan countries are defined as those countries located within the region of the Sahara desert. While living in these harsh, hot, dry climates is challenging, many people have come to call these places home.

Along with these countries and locations, there are also more than a few countries that live in what is defined as a sub-Saharan region. A sub-Saharan region is defined as areas south of the Sahara desert. Although sub-Saharan areas offer more livable conditions, there are still many similarities to Saharan countries.

Living in a desert might be unfathomable for those who have never experienced a desert. And the truth is, the desert can be a dangerous place for those who aren't familiar. Despite this, there are many people who have lived happy and successful lives in these regions.

One of the primary revenues for those living in Saharan and sub-Saharan territories is the abundance of raw materials. People who live in these regions often mine goods such as stone and glass, metals, minerals, and fuels.

There is also a strong market for these goods. The leading importers of goods coming from Saharan and sub-Saharan countries include China, India, South America, and the US. Oil, of course, is the leading product coming from this part of the world and is its most valuable commodity.

Saharan countries live in a region that is unlike almost any other place on earth. What we have learned from these countries, is that if we use the resources we have and adapt to our environment, we can find success regardless of where we live.

What some of us may call hot, uncomfortable, dry, and dangerous, others may call home. And if you happen to live in a Sarahan country, there may be no other place you would rather be.

Notes:
- The list of Saharan and sub-Saharan countries can vary by source and context.
- Geographically, ""Saharan"" refers to any country touched by the Sahara desert, which runs horizontally along the northern 20-25% of the African continent, and sub-Saharan countries occupy the middle of Africa.
- Geopolitically, the term Saharan is rarely used. Most North African countries are typically grouped with the Middle East to form the MENA (Middle-Eastern and North-African) group. However, the term sub-Saharan is still used to refer to countries just south of the Sahara and typically includes 46-48 countries, depending upon the source.
- These dual meanings can result in confusion for countries arranged along the Sahara's southern edge. For example, the Sahara covers more than 90% of Mauritania's land area, making the country clearly Saharan geographically. However, geopolitically, Mauritania is considered a sub-Saharan country.

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Country
Geographicaly Status
Geopolitical Status
NigeriaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
EthiopiaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
DR CongoSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
TanzaniaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
South AfricaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
KenyaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
UgandaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
AngolaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
MozambiqueSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
GhanaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
MadagascarSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
Ivory CoastSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
CameroonSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
Burkina FasoSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
MalawiSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
ZambiaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
SomaliaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
SenegalSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
ZimbabweSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
GuineaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
RwandaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
BeninSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
BurundiSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
South SudanSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
TogoSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
Sierra LeoneSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
Republic of the CongoSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
Central African RepublicSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
LiberiaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
EritreaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
GambiaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
BotswanaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
NamibiaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
GabonSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
LesothoSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
Guinea BissauSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
Equatorial GuineaSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
MauritiusSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
EswatiniSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
DjiboutiSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
ReunionSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
ComorosSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
Cape VerdeSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
Sao Tome and PrincipeSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
SeychellesSub-SaharanSub-Saharan
EgyptSaharanMENA
SudanSaharanSub-Saharan
AlgeriaSaharanMENA
MoroccoSaharanMENA
NigerSaharanSub-Saharan
MaliSaharanSub-Saharan
ChadSaharanSub-Saharan
TunisiaSaharanMENA
LibyaSaharanMENA
MauritaniaSaharanSub-Saharan
Western SaharaSaharanMENA
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How many countries are in Saharan?

There are 11 countries that are in the Saharan region: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia and Western Sahara.

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