Ivory Coast is a West African country with beach resorts, rainforests and a French colonial legacy. Abidjan, which is located on the Atlantic coast, is the country’s major urban center. Its modern landmarks include zigguratlike, concrete La Pyramide and St. Paul’s Cathedral, which is a swooping structure tethered to a massive cross. Take a look…
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It covers an area of around 274,200 square kilometers, or about 105,900 square miles, and is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. Take a…
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Angola
Angola is a Southern African nation whose varied terrain encompasses tropical Atlantic beaches, a massive system of rivers and a sub-Saharan Desert that extends across the border into Namibia. The country’s colonial history is reflected in its Portuguese influenced cuisine and its landmarks. Take a look below for 30 more interesting and fascinating facts about…
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Namibia
Namibia is a country in southwest Africa. It’s distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast. The country is home to diverse wildlife, including a significant cheetah population. The capital, Windhoek, and coastal town, Swakopmund, contain German colonial-era building such as the Windhoek’s Christuskirche. Take a look below for 30 more interesting and…
30 Fascinating And Interesting Facts About Somalia
Somalia, which is officially known as the Federal Republic of Somalia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It’s bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Kenya to the southwest. Take a look below for 30…
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Cameroon
Cameroon is located on the Gulf of Guinea and is a Central African country of varied terrain and wildlife. Its inland capital, Yaounde, and its biggest city, the seaport Douala, are transit points to ecotourism sites as well as beach resorts like Kribi, which is near the Chutes de la Lobe waterfalls. Take a look…
30 Fun And Interesting Facts About Mali
Mali, or the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa, a region that’s geologically identified with the West African Craton. Mali is the eighth biggest country in Africa, with an area that’s just over 1,240,000 square kilometers. Take a look below for 30 more fun and interesting facts about Mali. 1. Mali’s…
30 Fascinating And Interesting Facts About Senegal
Senegal is a country on Africa’s west coast with a rich French colonial heritage and many natural attractions. Dakar, the capital of Senegal, features the ancient Medina district and the esteemed Musee Theodore Monod, which primarily displays African art. Take a look below for 30 fascinating and interesting facts about Senegal. 1. Senegal is bordered…
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Sudan
Sudan, which is also known as North Sudan since South Sudan’s independence and officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northern Africa. It’s bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to…
30 Fun And Fascinating Facts About Seychelles
Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. It’s home to many beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as the giant Aldabra tortoise. Mahe, a hub for visiting the other islands, is home to the capital of Victoria. Take a look below for…