Africa
Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth’s total surface area and 20% of its land area. With 1.4 billion people as of 2021, it accounts for about 18% of the world’s human population. Africa’s population is the youngest amongst all the continents; the median age in 2012 was 19.7, when the worldwide median age was 30.4. Despite a wide range of natural resources, Africa is the least wealthy continent per capita and second-least wealthy by total wealth, behind Oceania. Scholars have attributed this to different factors including geography, climate, tribalism, colonialism, the Cold War, neocolonialism, lack of democracy, and corruption. Despite this low concentration of wealth, recent economic expansion and the large and young population make Africa an important economic market in the broader global context.
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Aanga
Aanga is a village/locality in the Upper Nyong division in the East Region of Cameroon. It is also the name of an intermittent watercourse (class H – hydrographic) in East Province (Cameroon (general)), Cameroon (Africa), with the region code Africa/Middle East. Aanga is located at an altitude of 717 meters. The geographic coordinates are 4°7’0″ N and 13°18’0″ E in DMS (degrees, minutes, seconds) or 4.11667 and 13.3 (in decimal degrees). The…
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Aba
Aba is a city in Abia State, South East Nigeria, and also the commercial centre of Abia State. Aba is well known for its craftsmen and is also the most populous city in South Eastern Nigeria. In 2016, Aba boasted an estimated population of 2.5 million and covered an area of 72 km². Predominantly inhabited by the Igbo ethnic group, which constitutes 95% of its population, Aba is situated in the southeastern…
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Ababita
Ababita is a locality in Cameroon. It is located in the Mvila Division of the South Region. Mvila is a department of South Province in Cameroon. The department covers an area of 8697 km2 and as of 2005 had a total population of 179,429. The division is further divided into the following councils; Biwong-Bane Biwong-Bulu Ebolowa (urban) Ebolowa (rural) Efoulan Mengong Mvangane Ngoulemakong The capital city of the South Region, Ebolowa (Ébolowa) is approximately 56…
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Abafum
Abafum is a village in the Ako commune of the Donga-Mantung division in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. It is also the seat of a 2nd degree traditional chiefdom. North-West’s capital Bamenda (Bamenda) is approximately 117 km / 73 mi away from Abafum. The distance from Abafum to Cameroon’s capital Yaounde (Yaoundé) is approximately 356 km / 221 mi. In 1970, 355 villagers lived in Abafum, mostly Mbembe. According to…
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Abéché
Abéché, the fourth largest city in Chad and the capital of the Ouaddaï Region stands as a testament to Chad’s rich historical tapestry. Nestled within its boundaries are the remnants of an ancient capital, boasting palaces, mosques, and the solemn tombs of former sultans. Let’s embark on a journey through time and explore the captivating history and vibrant culture of Abéché. A Glimpse into the Past The Rise of Abéché…
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Abomey
In the southern expanse of Benin lies the town of Abomey, strategically positioned approximately 60 miles (100 km) to the north of Cotonou. Presumed to have its genesis in the early 17th century, Abomey swiftly ascended to prominence as the epicentre of the Abomey Kingdom, later known as Dahomey. This nomenclature characterized the nation until the conclusion of the 19th century. This dominion wielded considerable influence over production and trade,…
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Accra
Accra, the capital and largest city of Ghana, is situated on the Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. The city extends northward over the undulating Accra plains, partly perched on a 25 to 40-foot (8 to 12-meter-high cliff. The region’s susceptibility to faulting occasionally results in earthquakes. In 1482, when the Portuguese first settled on the coast of present-day Ghana, the area occupied by Accra was home…
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African Countries
Algeria
Learn About the current population of Algeria, the language spoken in Algeria, the capital city, time zones, country code and more. Freedom of religion in Algeria is governed by the Algerian Constitution, which declares Islam as the state religion but also declares that “freedom of belief and opinion is inviolable”; it prohibits discrimination, Article 29 states that “All citizens are equal before the law. Map View About Algeria Algeria, officially the…
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Alou
Alou is a town and commune in the South-West region of Cameroon. The Alou sub-division constitue one of the three sub-divisions (Alou, Wabane and Fontem) in the Lebialen division. This town/viallage got its name from the foggy nature of the climate, especially during the raining season. Alou in the Nweh language means “Fog”. Besides Alou itself, the urban area of Alou is divided into several districts such as Emollah, Kongho, Nwametaw,…
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African Countries
Angola
The Republic of Angola is a country located on the west coast of Southern Africa. The capital and most populous city is Luanda. Angola is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the west, Namibia in the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (former Zaire) in the north, and Zambia in the east. The exclave province of Cabinda is separated from Angola by a tongue of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and also borders with…