Question

Which country is now, with the declaration of South Sudan as a separate country in 2011, the second largest country by land area in Africa?

ASouth Africa

BAlgeria

CNiger

DDemocratic Republic of the Congo

Select from the options above.

Correct Option: 4  

Explanation:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The sizes are: Algeria (the largest country) 2,381,741 km2 (919,595 sq mi), DRC 2,344,858 km2 (905,355 sq mi), South Africa 1,221,037 km2 (471,445 sq mi), Niger 1,267,000 km2 (489,191 sq mi).