The most unusual ways many African countries got their names - QZ
Lots of Greek, Latin and Portuguese roots to many nation states created after the Scramble for Africa
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Africa - geography, history
A collection of resources about Africa's geography and history, featuring interactive maps, historical timelines, and cultural analyses. Explore key themes such as topographical diversity, colonial impacts, indigenous cultures, and contemporary challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of the continent's rich heritage and geographical significance.
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Why Does The Gambia Exist?
You know about The Gambia? That little country in West Africa that looks like it's barely more than a river? That awkwardly cuts off Senegal? Why i...
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Colonization of Africa - Summary on a Map
Let's look at a map and see a summary of the different phases of exploration, conquests and colonization of African territories by European powers,...
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What is Africa’s “Great Green Wall”? - The Economist explains
BUILDING a wall of trees across the width of Africa is a tall order. Solving the twin problems of land degradation and desertification poses a grea...
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