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Africa is a vast and varied continent. Africa is the second largest continent
in the world, contains 14% of the world’s population, and contains vast natural
resources. This land of contrasts includes vast desert regions, sub arctic areas
on the tallest mountains, dense jungle rainforests, open savannahs, and dazzling
beaches. All areas of Africa contain beaches unique to their region. Beaches are
located in the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Indian Ocean. Information on Africa
has been divided into five regions: North Africa,
East Africa,
West Africa,
Central Africa, and
South Africa.
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is primarily desert,
although there are spectacular beaches along the
Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. This region is predominately Muslim and very
conservative. The cities will reflect its Arab history. This is the place to see
mosques, bargain at souks, visit the market squares of each city, and drink in the
exotic flavor of this region. Many well preserved Roman ruins still exist outside
the cities. Take the time to schedule a desert adventure. Take a camel ride or
visit some of the more rural areas.
has a slow rhythm to its day.
The people are friendly, inclusive, and
love music. Festivals abound in this region with lots of drum music. West African
drums are known throughout the world. Try shopping for a Djembe drum. Christianity
is the predominant religion in coastal areas; Islam is predominant in the interior
areas. Indigenous tribes are scattered throughout the region. West Africa geography
is an interesting transition from Sahara desert to savannah to tropical forest.
The rainforests in this region are not as highly developed as Central Africa although
they are quite pristine. West Africa has a history of involvement in the Atlantic
slave trade and opportunities exist to learn about this history.
has been shaped by the Great
Rift Valley and is considered stunning. The Rift Valley was formed as several tectonic
plates join, creating spectacular features in this region. All of Africa’s great lakes
are found between the East and Western Rift including Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika,
Lake Albert, and Lake Edward. Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya, the two tallest mountains
in Africa, are found in East Africa. East Africa has a variety of exciting adventure
opportunities. Try a safari to see elephants, lions, and rhinoceros, go gorilla
trekking, visit stunning waterfalls, or lounge on dazzling white beaches.
, sometimes named Middle
Africa, is a bordered by the Sahara Desert to the North and the Great Rift Valley
to the east. Primarily this region is dominated by the Congo River. The Congo River
and its tributaries collectively form the second largest river system in the world,
after the Amazon basin. This region is dominated by tropical rain forest. Some
countries contain unspoiled white sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. The National
Parks in this region display impressive mountains, waterfalls, and rainforest wildlife.
is a region and a country.
South Africa’s varied terrain includes deserts, grasslands, forests, low lying coastal
areas and mountains. Travel to South Africa to view varied wildlife and take in the
breathtaking beauty of the landscape. Many different types of safaris are available
throughout this region. Adventure journeys available include hot air ballooning,
surfing, swimming, game fishing, and many others. Many animals can be seen in this
vast region including zebra, antelope, wildebeest, giraffe, rhinoceros, and many
others. Opportunities exist to see unique wildlife like pink flamingos, penguins,
and even great white sharks.
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