The African Union is a continental union consisting of ___________ countries of the continent of Africa.
Correct answer: B. 55
- A. 50
- B. 55
- C. 60
- D. 65General Reference
Explanation
The African Union has 55 member states, covering the continent and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. The figure is higher than the 54 states that are members of the United Nations from Africa because the AU includes the disputed Sahrawi membership.
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