Here's a look at the five smallest African countries, all of which are beautiful island nations ... off the coast of West Africa. It has a population of about 525,000 and gained independence ...

It lies in the Gulf of Guinea, 20 miles off the west coast of Africa, one of four islands in an archipelago. The three others—São Tomé, Príncipe, and Annobón—are deepwater isles formed ...

Cape Verde, an island state off the west coast of Africa, consists of ten volcanic islands and was uninhabited by humans until the 15th century. Today, the archipelago offers far less tourists and ...

Nestled off the west coast of Africa, this archipelagic nation, made up of two main islands, is one of the continent’s hidden gems. With palm-fringed beaches, vibrant rainforests and a rich ...