7 Richest Countries in Africa by 2015 GDP

6. Libya – $11, 497

One of the things that make this country more prosperous than other African countries is the fact that it has oil. Its economy is also considered to be upper middle class with infrastructures that are much more modern than its other neighboring countries. The small population in Libya also adds to its appeal.

Richest Countries in Africa by 2015 GDP

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