Welcome to the Motherland of Africa
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Africa is a vast continent that covers about one-fifth of the Earth’s land area. It has 54 fully recognised sovereign states, eight territories and two de facto independent states with limited or no recognition. It is surrounded by four major water bodies: the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Africa has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, with more than 2,000 languages spoken and various religions practiced. Africa also has a wide range of natural resources, such as oil, gold, diamonds, minerals and wildlife.
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Algeria
Algeria is a large and diverse country in North Africa, with a rich and turbulent history. It is the tenth largest country in the world
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Angola
Angola is a country located in southwestern Africa, with a long Atlantic coast and a rich variety of landscapes and cultures. It is the second-largest
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Benin
Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina
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Botswana
Botswana is a landlocked country in the centre of Southern Africa, with a population of about 2.3 million people. It is one of the most
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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a fascinating country in West Africa that deserves more attention from the world. It has a rich history, a diverse culture, and
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Burundi
Burundi is a small but fascinating country in East Africa. It is one of the few countries in Africa whose borders were not determined by
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Cameroon
Cameroon is a Central African country with a diverse and rich culture. It is often called “Africa in miniature” because of its varied geography, languages
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Cape Verde
Cape Verde, or Cabo Verde in Portuguese, is an island nation in the central Atlantic Ocean, consisting of 10 volcanic islands and several islets. The
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Central African Republic
The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in the heart of Africa, with a rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage. The country
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Chad
Chad is a landlocked country in Central Africa, bordered by Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger. It is the fifth largest
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Comoros
Comoros is a fascinating country that consists of three main islands and several smaller ones in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a vast and diverse country in Central Africa. It is the second-largest country in Africa by land
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Republic of the Congo
Are you curious about the Republic of the Congo, one of the countries in Central Africa that shares its name and river with its larger
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Djibouti
Djibouti is a small but strategically located country in the Horn of Africa, bordering Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. It has a coastline of 370 km
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Egypt
Egypt is a country in North Africa that has a rich and diverse history, culture, and geography. Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations in
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Equatorial Guinea
If you are interested in learning more about Equatorial Guinea, a small country on the west coast of Africa, you have come to the right
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Eritrea
Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa region of Eastern Africa, with its capital and largest city at Asmara. It is bordered by
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Eswatini
Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is one of the smallest countries in Africa, but also one of
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Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa, with a rich and diverse cultural heritage. It is one of the oldest countries in
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Gabon
Gabon is a fascinating country that lies on the Atlantic coast of West Central Africa, straddling the Equator. It has a rich and diverse culture,
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Gambia
If you are looking for a small but fascinating country to visit in West Africa, you might want to consider The Gambia. The Gambia is
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Ghana
Ghana is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Ivory Coast to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the
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Guinea
Guinea is a West African country that has a rich and diverse cultural heritage. It is home to more than 13 million people who belong
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Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau is a small country in West Africa, with a population of about 2 million people. It has a rich and diverse history, culture, and
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Kenya
Kenya is a country in East Africa that is known for its diverse landscapes, wildlife, and culture. Kenya has a population of about 54 million
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Lesotho
Lesotho is a small but fascinating country in Southern Africa, with a rich history and culture. It is one of the few countries in the
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Liberia
Liberia is a West African country that has a rich and diverse history, culture, and natural beauty. It is the oldest republic in Africa and
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Libya
Libya is a country in North Africa that has been in a state of civil war since 2011, when a popular uprising against the authoritarian
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Madagascar
Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa with a population of over 20 million people. The majority of Malawians are Bantu, and the largest
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Malawi
LMalawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa with a population of over 20 million people. The majority of Malawians are Bantu, and the largest
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Mali
Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of over
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Mauritania
Mauritania is a country in Northwest Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Western Sahara to the north and northwest, Algeria
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Mauritius
Mauritius is a multi-ethnic and multicultural society, with people of Indian, Chinese, European, and African descent. The official languages are English and French, but the
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Morocco
Morocco is a diverse country with a population of over 37 million people. The majority of Moroccans are Arab-Berbers, with a significant minority of European
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Mozambique
Mozambique is a country of great diversity, with over 32 million people from over 15 ethnic groups. The largest ethnic groups are the Makua, Shona,
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Namibia
Namibia is a country of great diversity, with people from a variety of ethnic groups and cultures. The largest ethnic group is the Ovambo, followed
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Niger
The people of Niger are known for their hospitality and resilience. They come from a variety of ethnic groups, including Hausa, Tuareg, Songhai, and Fulani.
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Nigeria
Nigeria is a country located in West Africa. It is the most populous country in Africa, with a population of over 200 million people. Nigeria
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Rwanda
Rwanda is a landlocked country in East Africa, with a population of over 13 million people. The majority of Rwandans (85%) are Hutu, with a
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Sao Tome and Principe
The people of São Tomé and Príncipe are known for their warm hospitality and friendly smiles. The majority of the population is of mixed African
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Senegal
Senegal is a country of over 17 million people, with a diverse population that includes a variety of ethnic groups. The largest ethnic group is
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Seychelles
Senegal is a country of over 17 million people, with a diverse population that includes a variety of ethnic groups. The largest ethnic group is
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Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is a diverse country with over 16 ethnic groups and over 20 languages. The largest ethnic group is the Mende, followed by the
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Somalia
Somalia is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, the Gulf of
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South Africa
South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of Africa. It is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini to the north;
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South Sudan
South Sudan is a landlocked country in East Africa with a population of over 11 million people. The people of South Sudan are predominantly African
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Sudan
Sudan is a country with a rich and diverse population, with over 120 ethnic groups. The largest ethnic group is the Sudanese Arabs, who make
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Tanzania
Tanzania is a diverse country with over 130 ethnic groups. The largest ethnic group is the Sukuma, followed by the Nyamwezi, Haya, and Maasai. The
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Togo
Togo is a country of over 8 million people, with a diverse population of over 30 ethnic groups. The most populous ethnic groups are the
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Tunisia
Tunisia is a diverse country with a rich history and culture. The population is predominantly Arab, with a significant Berber minority. The official language is
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Uganda
Uganda is a diverse country with over 50 ethnic groups, each with its own unique culture and traditions. The largest ethnic groups are the Baganda,
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Zambia
Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, with a tropical climate, and consists mostly of high plateaus with some hills and mountains, dissected by
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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has a population of over 15 million people, who are predominantly Shona (80%) and Ndebele (15%). The country is also home to a number