1. South Africa has 12 official languages South Africa is known as the “Rainbow Nation” thanks to its mix of cultures across the country. The status of being a cultural “melting pot” is evident in the fact that South Africa has a whopping 12 official languages: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, IsiNdebele, Sesotho, Northern Sotho, Setswana, […]
Sao Tome and Principe is a twin-island nation found on the equatorial west coast of Africa within the Atlantic Ocean. It is a nation with a lot to be explored and an avid traveler wouldn’t like to miss paying it an adventurous visit. 1. The São Tomé and Principe cuisine is based on tropical root […]
1. There are four major ethnicities in the Nigerian culture Nigerian culture is shaped by the country’s many ethnic groups. One interesting fact about Nigerian culture is that the country’s three largest ethnic groups are the Hausu-Fulani (northern), the Igbo (southeastern) and the Yoruba (southwestern). There is, however, also a fourth ethnicity called the Edo […]
1. It’s the smallest country in mainland Africa! The Gambia is a long strip of land that follows the course of the River Gambia, and is situated on Africa’s west coast, bordered on either side by Senegal. It’s incredibly narrow, measuring less than 30 miles wide at its widest! Although small, the country is densely populated […]
With a total population of 16.7 million people, Senegal is the place to go. Known for their vibrant culture, Senegal is a must-see destination tourists have raved about. Still unconvinced? Scroll down to see 15 facts and reasons why you should visit someday! 1. Senegal will be the first African country to host the Olympics In 2022, […]
The most interesting facts about Ivory Coast – or Côte d’Ivoire – from the “Paris of West Africa” to the largest church in the world. Official name: Republic of Cote d’Ivoire Capital city: Yamoussoukro (legislative), Abidjan (administrative) Language: French Interesting facts about Ivory Coast 1. Ivory Coast is a country in West Africa bordered by […]
Bonjour! That’s how you say “hello” in French, the official language in Togo. This country in West Africa is known for its palm-fringed beaches and lush, forested hills. Learn more interesting facts about Togo here. Five Facts About Togo Here are five fun facts about Togo: Where is Togo? Togo is in West Africa. Togo shares borders […]
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