Africa

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Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is situated near the Entoto Mountains. A mixture of old and new, modern and traditional, you can find luxury accommodations not far from pastoral woodland inhabited by sheep and goats... more »
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Mali is a relatively poor country in Western Africa, but that hasn't stopped Bamako from shining. This capital city is absolutely alive with commerce, and people move about the streets with zeal. Tons of attractions, shopping and nightlife ... more »
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Gambia is the smallest country on the continent of Africa, and in turn Banjul is the smallest capital. But that doesn't mean Banjul should be overlooked. Quite the contrary: Banjul is one of the best places to enjoy a true African cultural ... more »
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Benin, a tiny West African nation nestled between Togo and Nigeria, has recently become a popular destination for adventure travelers. It's easy to see why: Benin's culturally rich (and sometimes sordid) history attracts adventure seekers, ... more »
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Bissau is the capital of the tiny West African nation of Guinea-Bissau, and also its largest city. A former Portuguese colony, Guinea-Bissau has gone through a series of civil wars and military upheavals, and is now enjoying a period of relative ... more »
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Located in southern Africa, the land-locked country of Botswana has one of the strongest economies on the continent and is one of the safest and easiest African countries in which to travel. Diamond mining and tourism are major industries in ... more »
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Burkina Faso is a small landlocked country in Western Africa. Though one of the poorer countries in Africa, Burkina Faso has some of the friendliest, most generous citizenry on the entire continent. You are always welcome in Burkina Faso!.. more »
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The central African nation of Burundi is small, landlocked, and currently quite dangerous. After 12 years of civil war, Burundi is attempting to make the transition to democracy, but continues to experience domestic instability, with frequent ... more »
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Cairo, Egypt is one of the most famous cities in the world. Home of the Pyramids, the Sphinx and countless other ancient landmarks and treasures, Cairo is a bustling modern city with firm ties to the past. Whether you want to walk where Pharaohs ... more »
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The West African nation of Cameroon is sometimes referred to as 'Africa in miniature', because both culturally and geographically it seems to have a little part of every other African nation within it. Featuring forests, deserts, mountains and ... more »
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Cape Town is South Africa's largest city and the Southernmost city on the African continent. Cape Town is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with an active nightlife, booming business community and plenty of historic sites to explore... more »
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The Saharan nation of Chad sits squarely in central Africa. It is a hot, arid country that has not had real domestic peace in decades. With rebel groups vying for control of Chad, a government on shaky footing and violence of all types common ... more »
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Better known to English speakers as the Ivory Coast, Cote d'Ivoire is located in West Africa. A French colony until 1960, the influence of French culture remains strong. Civil war broke out in 2002, and while a "unity" government was installed in ... more »
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Though no longer Tanzania's capital, Dar es Salaam is still the country's largest city and central hub. Its location on the Indian Ocean makes it an important port and economic thoroughfare... more »
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Djibouti is the capital of Djibouti. Rather, the city of Djibouti is the capital of the Republic of Djibouti. But as the capital is the only city in this small country, they are somewhat interchangeable. Nevertheless, the city's location on the ... more »
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Located on the Persian Gulf, the capital city of Qatar is home to the majority of the country's residents. With the government flush with petroleum income, Doha has seen a good deal of construction in the last decade... more »
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Gaborone is the capital city of Botswana. Located in the southeastern corner of the country and only 15 kilometers from South Africa, Botswana is known as a haven for African wildlife. In the interest of conservation, Botswana tourism is designed ... more »
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Gambia is a small country in West Africa, the smallest country on the continent. It is surrounded on all sides by the country of Senegal except to the west, where it is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. Gambia is a popular tourist destination for ... more »
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Ghana is a country located in West Africa. With a stable government and warm, welcoming people, it is a very tourist-friendly country... more »
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Giza is a district in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt. A magnet for tourists from around the world, Giza is most famous for the Pyramids of Giza located just beyond the urban center... more »
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Guinea is a developing country in West Africa with little infrastructure and few provisions for tourism. Although people are regarded as warm and welcoming, traveling in this country can be very challenging. Those who accept the challenge will, ... more »
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Guinea-Bissau is one of the smallest countries on the continent of Africa. Located in West Africa and bordered by the Republic of Guinea, Senegal and the Atlantic Ocean, it is a former Portuguese colony... more »
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Guyana is a country located on the northeast corner of South America. It is bordered to the north by the Atlantic Ocean, to the east by Venezuela, to the south by Brazil and to the west by Suriname. With many parts virtually undiscovered by ... more »
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For the traveler who wants it all, Kenya delivers safari adventures, white-sand beaches along clear blue coastlines and a rich history dating back 200 million years. Located on the east coast of Africa, Kenya's low plains rise from the coast of ... more »
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Rwanda, once known for being the home of the mountain gorilla, gained worldwide attention thanks to the film "Hotel Rwanda." The movie depicted the actual events surrounding the 1994 civil war and subsequent slaughter more than a million people. ... more »