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How Many Countries Are in East Africa? Everything You Need to Know.

How Many Countries Are in East Africa? Everything You Need to Know.

by Richard Collett | Nov 22, 2023 | Borders, East Africa

From Burundi and Comoros to Eritrea and Ethiopia, keep reading, to discover how many countries are in East Africa! Few regions in the world are as complex and varied as East Africa. Straddling the equator and encompassing landscapes as diverse as the highlands of...
14 Best Things to Do in Dakar, Senegal

14 Best Things to Do in Dakar, Senegal

by Richard Collett | Nov 20, 2023 | Senegal, Travel Guides

“The gracefulness of the slender fishing boats that glided into the harbour in Dakar was equaled only by the elegance of the Senegalese women who sailed through the city in flowing robes and turbaned heads.” Nelson Mandela, Long Walk To Freedom. From the...
15 Best Places to Visit in Senegal

15 Best Places to Visit in Senegal

by Richard Collett | Nov 16, 2023 | Senegal, Travel Guides

From the chaotic streets of Dakar to the calm mangroves of the Saloum Delta, here are the best places to visit in Senegal! “The society showed how disparate elements – French, Islamic, and African – can mingle to create a unique and distinctive...
How Many Countries Are in Central Africa? Everything You Need to Know.

How Many Countries Are in Central Africa? Everything You Need to Know.

by Richard Collett | Nov 14, 2023 | Borders, Central Africa

How many countries are in Central Africa? Where does Southern Africa begin? Are Chad and Cameroon in Central Africa or West Africa? Here’s everything you need to know! Venturing into the heart of the African continent, you’ll find yourself in Central...
How Many Countries Are in West Africa? Everything You Need to Know.

How Many Countries Are in West Africa? Everything You Need to Know.

by Richard Collett | Nov 13, 2023 | Borders, West Africa

How many countries are in West Africa? Is Mauritania in West Africa? How about Cameroon and Chad? Here’s everything you need to know about West African geography. West Africa is a region of exciting cultures and complex histories. Stretching from the arid Sahel...
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