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The Geography of
Africa

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Africa is the second largest of the continents, three times the area of Europe. Three-quarters of the continent lies within the tropics. It features Great Rift Valley, containing most of the great lakes of East Africa; the Atlas Mountains in the northwest; the Sahara Desert (world’s largest desert) in the north; Namib and Kalahari deserts in the south; equatorial rainforest in the middle; and great rivers like Nile, Congo, Niger, Zambezi, and Limpopo.

Algeria – Voyage of the heart

Algeria offers an unmatched variety of scenery and natural wonders to explore. The Algerian landscape is incredibly beautiful. The desert is stark, but it's punctuated by palm trees and olive trees . . .

Angola – A young and fun country

From the central highlands to the desert regions of the south and the long coastline bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Angola's varied landscape has a majestic, breathtaking beauty.  . . . . . .

Benin – Fraternité, Justice, Travail

Benin has a unique blend of culture, history, geography and nature. It boasts a wealth of animals and plants from those which inhabit the savannah to the wildlife of the sea coast . . .

Botswana – Africa's finest. Naturally

Botswana is a beautiful country. The landscape ranges from the Okavango Delta to the Kalahari Desert, and it contains an abundance of wildlife, from lions and elephants to giraffes and zebras . . .

Ghana – Culture, Warmth and Rhythm

Ghana is the most alluring, colourful nation in West Africa. It has a range of enviroments, from the palm-lined beaches, to lush rainforests, to the animal-rich savanna of the national parks . . .

Kenya – Magical Kenya

The natural beauty of Kenya is unrivaled, with mountains, forests and lakes that are all breathtakingly gorgeous to behold. Almost anything that one could want to see is available in Kenya, from the Serengeti to the Rift Valley . . .

Lesotho – The Kingdom in the Sky

Lesotho is a mountainous country—everywhere grand, and often beautiful. Viewed from a distance the mountains appear as dark perpendicular barriers . . .

Morocco – A land of wonder

Morocco is a beautiful country with a rich culture with influences from both Arab and Berber cultures. The sights and sounds of the country are amazing and different from anywhere else in the world . . .

Namibia – Endless Horizons

Namibia is a place that has a lot to offer. The country is filled with natural wonders—the landscape is diverse and exciting, and the cultural heritage is fascinating . . .

South Africa – Alive with Possibility

South Africa is full of colour and contrasts, and it's one of the most beautiful places on the planet to visit, with its stunning landscapes. The scenery of South Africa is varied . . .

Tanzania – Unsurpassed Africa

Tanzania is a beautiful country with diverse landscapes and cultures. The landscape is extremely varied, changing from coastal mangrove swamps to tropical forests and from rolling savannahs to mountain ranges . . .

Tunisia – An oasis in the Mediterranean

Tunisia offers an exciting blend of ancient ruins, modern cities, sandy beaches, lush forests and crystal-clear waters. The landscape is varied and the colours are always so vibrant . . .

Zambia – The Real Africa

Zambia is a very beautiful country. Located in the heart of Africa, it is a fertile land, with green hills, tropical-like forests, and a lovely climate . . .

Zimbabwe – A World of Wonders

Zimbabwe is best known for its wildlife reserves and the Victoria Falls, but with its lush, granite mountains, balancing rocks, lakes, mighty rivers, savanna plains, and the magnificent ruins of Great Zimbabwe, it is truly a magnificent country . . .
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