The Story of the Fourth of July. We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation.
there are 6 islands in Africa so if you count the islands and the countries in Africa it will bring you to a total of 53.
At present there are 54 independent countries in (or on the continent) of Africa. + 20 others found this useful.