Place
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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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Abuja
Abuja is a planned city built in the 1980s to replace Lagos as the capital of Nigeria. It is located in the centre of the country, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The city is home to the Nigerian government, as well as a number of international organizations. Abuja is a modern city with a mix of traditional and modern architecture. The skyline is dominated by Aso Rock, a large…
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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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Asian Countries
Afghanistan
Find all vital information on the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan like its capital city, languages, geography, land border, currencies, population, surface area, etc. Country Names Common : Afghanistan Official: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Common (Native) : افغانستان Official (Native) : جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان Some Translations Arabic : جمهورية أففانستان الإسلامية French: République islamique d’Afghanistan Spanish : República Islámica de Afganistán Italiano : Repubblica islamica dell’Afghanistan Russian : Исламская Республика Афганистан…
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European Countries
Albania
Albania ( Albanian: Shqipëri or Shqipëria), officially the Republic of Albania (Albanian: Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea and shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south. Tirana is its capital and largest city, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër. Albania displays varied climatic, geological, hydrological, and…