Reunion is an island and region of France in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar and 175 kilometers, or 109 miles, southwest of Mauritius. As of January, 2018, the island has a population of 865,826. It’s the most prosperous island in the Indian Ocean, having the highest GDP per capita in the region. Take a…
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Burundi
Burundi is a landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of East Africa. It’s bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. The southwestern border is adjacent to Lake Tanganyika. 1. The Twa, Hutu and Tutsi people have lived in…
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About South Sudan
South Sudan, which is officially known as the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. The country gained its independence from Sudan in 2011. The country is bordered by Sudan in the north, Ethiopia to the east, Kenya to the southeast, Uganda to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
30 Fascinating And Interesting Facts About Djibouti
Djibouti is located at the Horn of Africa. It’s a mostly French and Arabic speaking country of dry shrublands, volcanic formations and Gulf of Eden beaches. It’s home to one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world, the low lying Lake Assal, in the Danakil Desert. Take a look below for 30 more…
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Benin
Benin is a French speaking West African country. It’s considered by many to be the birthplace of the voodoo religion and home to the former Dahomey Kingdom from 1600 to 1900. In Abomey, Dahomey’s former capital, the Historical Museum occupies two royal palaces with many pieces recounting the kingdom’s past and a throne mounted on…
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa, on the Atlantic Ocean. It’s known for the white sand beaches lining the Freetown Peninsula. The capital city, Freetown, commemorates the nation’s slave trade history with the Cotton Tree landmark and King’s Yard Gate. Take a look below for 30 more interesting and fascinating facts about Sierra…
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Mauritania
Mauritania, which is officially known as the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwestern Africa. It’s the 11th biggest country in Africa and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Western Sahara in the north, Algeria in the northeast, Mali in the east and southeast, and Senegal…
30 Fascinating And Interesting Facts About Malawi
Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa. It’s defined by its topography of highlands split by the Great Rift Valley and giant Lake Malawi. The lake’s southern end falls within Lake Malawi National Park and its clear waters are popular for diving and boating. Take a look below for 30 more fascinating and interesting…
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Gambia
Gambia is a small West African country, bounded by Senegal, with a narrow Atlantic coastline. It’s known for its diverse ecosystems around the central Gambia River. The abundant wildlife in its Kiang West National Park and Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve include monkeys, leopards, hippos, hyenas and rare birds. Take a look below for 30 more…
30 Fascinating And Interesting Facts About Togo
Togo is a West African nation on the Gulf of Guinea. It’s known for its palm lined beaches and hilltop villages. Koutammakou, which is inhabited by the Batammariba people, is a traditional settlement for fortress-like clay huts that date back to the 17th century. Take a look below for 30 more fascinating and interesting facts…