Wakanda

Wakanda (), officially the Kingdom of Wakanda, is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, particularly those featuring Black Panther. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the country first appeared in Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966). Wakanda is located in East Africa. T'Challa, the Black Panther, is usually portrayed as the monarch of the nation.

Key facts

Fictional location.name: Wakanda
Fictional location.caption: Flag of Wakanda
Fictional location.first: Fantastic Four #52(July 1966)
Fictional location.creator: Stan LeeJack Kirby
Fictional location.type: Country
Fictional location.located_in: East Africa
Fictional location.ruler: Black Panther
Fictional location.locations: Birnin Zana (Golden City)The Vibranium MoundJabari village
Fictional location.ethnic_group: Wakandan
Fictional location.races: Human
Fictional location.characters: T'Challa
Fictional location.population

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Location
History
Characterization
Name
Language
Defenses
Wakandan religion
Panther cult
White Gorilla cult
Lion cult
Crocodile cult
Cultural impact and legacy
Accolades
Cultural impact
In other media
Television
Film
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Video games
Books
Novels
Anthology
Little Golden Books
Mighty Marvel Chapter Books
Miscellaneous
See also
References
External links

Wakanda has appeared in comics and various media adaptations, such as in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where it is depicted as the most technologically advanced nation on Earth. The country first appears in film in Captain America: Civil War (2016).