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30 Fun And Interesting Facts About Cape Verde

Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, is a nation on a volcanic archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa. It’s known for its Creole Portuguese-African culture, traditional morna music and numerous beaches. It’s biggest island, Santiago, is home to the current capital city of Praia. Take a look below for 30 more fun and…

30 Fun And Fascinating Facts About Tunisia

Tunisia is a North African country bordering the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert. In the capital, Tunis, the Bardo Museum has archaeological exhibits from Roman mosaics to Islamic art. The city’s medina quarter encompasses the massive Al-Zaytuna Mosque and a thriving souk. Take a look below for 30 more fun and fascinating facts about…

30 Fun And Interesting Facts About Libya

Libya is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad and Niger to the south, and Algeria and Tunisia to the west. The country is made of three historical regions, Tripolitania, Fezzan and Cyrenaica. Take a look…

30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Mauritius

Mauritius is an Indian Ocean island nation that’s known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. The mountainous interior includes Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife, and Capital Port Louis, with sites such as the Champs de Mars horse track. Take a look below for 30 more interesting and fascinating…

30 Fun And Fascinating Facts About Ethiopia

Ethiopia is located in the Horn of Africa. It’s a rugged, landlocked country that’s split by the Great Rift Valley. With archaeological finds dating back more than 3 million years, it’s a place of ancient culture. Among its important sites are Lalibela with its rock-cut Christian churches from the 12th and 13th centuries, to Aksum,…

30 Fun And Interesting Facts About Kenya

Kenya is a country in East Africa with a coastline on the Indian Ocean. It encompasses savannah, lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands. It’s home to wildlife such as lions, elephants and rhinos. From Nairobi, which is the nation’s capital, safaris often visit the Maasai Mara Reserve, known for its annual wildebeest…

30 Fun And Interesting Facts About Nigeria

Nigeria is an African country on the Gulf of Guinea. It has many natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. It has various protected areas such as Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park, both of which have waterfalls, dense rainforests, savanna and rare primate habitats. Take a look below for 30 more fun and interesting…

30 Fun And Fascinating Facts About Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa that is known for its dramatic landscape, diverse wildlife, reserves and safari areas. On the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls make a massive 108 meter drop into the narrow Batoka Gorge, where many tourists go white-water rafting and bungee jumping. Take a look below for 30 more fun…

31 Fun And Interesting Facts About Egypt

Egypt is a country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East. It dates back to the time of the pharaohs and has millennia-old monuments that sit along the fertile Nile River Valley, including Giza’s colossal Pyramids and Great Sphinx as well as Luxor’s hieroglyph-lined Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings tombs. Take a look…

31 Fascinating And Interesting Facts About Morocco

Morocco is a North Africa country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It’s distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. The capital Rabat’s Kasbah of the Udayas is a 12th century royal fort overlooking the water. Take a look below for 31 more fascinating and interesting facts about Morocco. 1. Morocco…

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