There are 54 countries and one “non-self governing territory”, the Western Sahara, in Africa.All of Africa was colonized by foreign powers during the “scramble for Africa”, except Ethiopia and Liberia.Before colonial rule Africa comprised up to 10,000 different states and autonomous groups with distinct languages and customs.The Pharaonic civilization of ancient Egypt is one of the world’s oldest and longest-lasting civilizations.African continent is the world’s oldest populated area.http://www.drybonesconnection.com