According to 800zipcodes, Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa after Johannesburg. Cape Town, located in the southwest of the country, used to be an important point on the trade routes between Asia and the Netherlands. The Dutch had set up a refreshment point here at the Cape of Good Hope, which the Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie made full use of. Today Cape Town is one of the nicest cities to visit in South Africa. In contrast to…
East London – the largest river port in the country – East London (East London), located in the province of the Eastern Cape. It was founded by the British in 1835. In 1848, the new settlement was named London, and the port built soon became East London. In 1857, the British brought over 2,300 German mercenaries here, who fought on their side during the Crimean War. A few years later, 3,400 more German farmers from Hamburg joined them. Many of…
Language and religion Official language of Tunisia is Arabic, along with it, French is used – most of the locals know it. English, Italian and German are also widely spoken. According to Countryaah, the state religion is Sunni Islam. It is practiced by 95% of the population. Also on the territory of the country you can meet representatives of the Christian and Jewish faiths. During the period of the French protectorate, Jews were considered the most prosperous and influential stratum…
Population and religion According to Countryaah, the population at the time of the last census in 2009 is 38 million people. Natural growth annually increases the number of inhabitants by 2-3%. As in most African countries, large families are often found in Tanzania. According to statistics, on average, every woman in the country gives birth to four children in her life. The ethnic composition of the country is mainly represented by the indigenous peoples of the Negroid race. About 1%…
The inhabitants of the Seychelles practically do not have their own original culture. However, the culture of the natives of the African continent has perfectly taken root on the islands. Population According to Countryaah, the population of the Seychelles is 81 thousand people. The bulk of the population are Creoles, a race that has existed for only two centuries. Creoles appeared due to a mixture of English and French colonists with the descendants of slaves taken from Madagascar and the…
Language The official language of Morocco is Arabic, but French is used very often in the country. Some of the locals speak English and Spanish. Spanish is especially spoken in the vicinity of the city of Fes. Religious Features The main religion of the country is Islam. The number of Sunni Muslims is 99%, Christians – 0.8% and Jews – 0.2%. Moroccans are a very hospitable nation, which is not surprising, because religion obliges them to treat the guest with…
Population According to Countryaah, the population of the republic is approximately 1.12 million people. The first largest ethnic group is the Indo-Mauritians, about 675 thousand people (more than 55%), the second group is the Creoles (approximately 30%). Creoles live, as a rule, in cities and constitute a layer of society of specialists, merchants, petty officials. The population of Mauritius is also made up of Chinese and French. The Chinese, mostly, have their own shops and own gambling business. The French…
Population and religion According to Countryaah, the vast majority of the population of Egypt refers to the Arabized descendants of the ancient Egyptians. Among ethnic minorities there are Nubians, Bedouins and nomadic tribes. More than 90% of the population of Egypt professes Islam, there are Copts in the country – Christians. The Muslim faith has a great influence on customs, etiquette and generally accepted norms of behavior. A tourist who is going to visit Egypt, it is advisable to know…
Not so long ago, by modern standards, Mozambique, which emerged from the crisis of the civil war, is developing at a high pace and offers foreign guests more and more comfortable options for recreation and entertainment. And there is something to see here: these are the world’s oldest archaeological finds dating back 2 million years, the best diving sites near Matemo Island, the fabulous nature of Bazaruto Island, deep sea fishing and many other beauties that you have to discover….
TERRITORY: MORPHOLOGY According to itypeusa, Libya occupies the central section of northern Africa, overlooking the Mediterranean with a generally straight and sandy coast, which in the center curves into the wide gulf of Sirte (or Sidra); to the S the country goes right into the heart of the Sahara, here marked by the last offshoots of the Tassili and Tibesti. The two narrow coastal strips on the sides of the gulf roughly correspond, with the immediate hinterland, to the historical…
(Republic of Cameroon; République du Cameroun). Central African state (475,442 km²). Capital: Yaoundé. Administrative division: provinces (10). Population: 19,521,600 (2009 estimate). Language: French and English (official), Bantu, Sudanese dialects, Semibantu. Religion: Catholics 27.4%, animists / traditional beliefs 22.2%, Muslims 20%, Protestants 20.2%. Monetary unit: CFA franc (100 cents). Human Development Index: 0.523 (153rd place). Borders: Nigeria (N and W), Chad (NE), Central African Republic (E), Republic of Congo, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea (S), Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Guinea) (W). Member…
Magnificent mosques, winding streets and picturesque squares characterize the old town of Fez, one of the best preserved medieval cities in North Africa. The city, which has become rich through handicrafts and trade, is still of great cultural and religious importance and one of the four important royal cities of the country. Central buildings include the tomb of Moulay Idris II, the sixteen-aisled Karawijin Mosque, the Medresen Bou-Inanija, Seffarin, Attarin and the Dyers’ Quarter. Fez medina: facts Official title: Medina…
Roman troops destroyed 146 BC The capital of the Carthaginian empire, which was considered the great rival of Rome in antiquity. About a hundred years later, the trading city was rebuilt under Roman sovereignty and was the fourth largest city in the Roman Empire in the 2nd century. Only a few ruins are from pre-Roman times. The remains of the thermal baths are worth seeing. Carthage Ruins: Facts Official title: Carthage ruins Cultural monument: Punic Carthage with grave fields from…
The world heritage includes the five fortified oasis settlements founded in the 11th century in the valley of M’zab, where the Mozabites of the Ibadite community, a strict form of Islam, still live today. The center of the valley is Ghardaïa, once the center of the Trans-Saharan trade. Valley of M’zab: Facts Official title: Valley of M’zab Cultural monument The place of residence of the Beni M’Zab, Mozabites, for whom the Koran comprehensively determines their faith and everyday life; Pentapolis…
The veterans settlement, laid out like a checkerboard by the Romans, was buried under sand for centuries. The remains such as thermal baths, library, Trajan’s Arch and amphitheater illustrate the typical Roman city architecture in North Africa around 100 AD. Roman ruins of Timgad: facts Official title: Roman ruins of Timgad Cultural monument City complex of Colonia Marciana Trajana Thamugadi on a chessboard ground plan with an original size of 367×325 m, preserved under sand drifts for centuries, with buildings…
How is the school in Benin? The children in Benin start primary school at the age of six and attend it for six years. Those who then continue to school attend secondary school for four years. After another three years you can do the Abitur. Not all children go to school But only 47 of 100 children in Benin ever visit the primary school to the end, although compulsory education is for them. Some of the children who do not…