Tunisia’s economic growth historically has depended on oil, phosphates, agri-food products, car parts manufacturing, and tourism. In the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report for 2015–2016, Tunisia ranks in 92nd place. Based on HDI latest report (for 2014), Tunisia ranks 96th globally and 5th in Africa. What is Tunisia well known for? Tunisia is perhaps […]

African bush elephant. The African bush elephant is the largest land mammal in the world and the largest of the three elephant species. Adults reach up to 24 feet in length and 13 feet in height and weigh up to 11 tons. What are the 5 largest animals in Africa? The Big Five animals are […]

Before the advent of colonization and the imposition of the protectorate on Morocco, the country was fully sovereign, independent, and united. And the Sahara was under Moroccan sovereignty. During that era there was no entity whatsoever in the Sahara that was separate from Morocco. Who lived in Morocco before colonization? The recorded history of Morocco […]

Languages of Zimbabwe Official Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, Sign Language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, and Xhosa Main Shona (~40%), Ndebele (~35%), English (L1

There have been reports from Libya about organized slave markets and a few years ago, a case of slavery was uncovered in Tanzania, according to Lodhi. “A mine was found in a remote area where 50 to 60 boys were forced to work. They were not paid and lived in a camp guarded by armed […]

With all three environmental problems, desertification, soil erosion and defores- tation, Mozambique faces problems in areas of high population density with a vulner- able resource base, but land in the interior will regenerate as human occupation is reduced because of war. What are the major problems in Mozambique? Mozambique Election Violence. Violations and Attacks in […]

In Tunis, in September, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 32.5mm (1.28″) of accumulated precipitation. In Tunis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 65 days and collects up to 465.5mm (18.33″) of precipitation. What is the weather like in Tunisia in September? The Tunisia weather in September sees the average high […]

Mozambique is a multilingual country. A number of Bantu languages are indigenous to Mozambique.Other widely spoken languages include Swahili, Makhuwa, Sena, Ndau, and Tswa-Ronga (Tsonga). Other indigenous languages of Mozambique include Lomwe, Makonde, Chopi, Chuwabu, Ronga, Kimwani, Zulu, and Tswa. What is the most spoken language in Mozambique? Portuguese is the country’s official language, but […]

Africa and Africans were mentioned more than 1 417 times in the entire Bible. Of this, Egypt (Mitsrayim) was mentioned more than 740 times in the Old Testament (Adamo 2005:26-36). In the Pentateuch, references to the words Egypt and Egyptians occur more than 288 times. What was Africa called in the Bible? The whole region […]

Mozambique has a tropical to sub-tropical climate. Rainfall distribution in Mozambique follows a north-south gradient, with more rainfall along the coast, where the annual average varies between 800 and 1200 mm. Does it rain a lot in Mozambique? From June to October, the rains are very rare almost everywhere, although some brief showers are possible […]

Since independence in 1963, Kenya has maintained remarkable stability, despite changes in its political system and crises in neighbouring countries. Particularly since the re-emergence of multiparty democracy, Kenyans have enjoyed an increased degree of freedom. Is Kenya a weak country? Kenya is a lower-middle income economy. Although Kenya’s economy is the largest and most developed […]

Culture in Namibia is a blend of many different people and its culture and customs have absorbed both African and European elements and fused them into a blend of the two. Although the country is urbanising rapidly, a majority of Namibians still live in rural areas and lead largely impoverished lives. How many cultures are […]

The diplomatic relations between Turkey and Tunisia were established in 1956 just after Tunisia gained its independence. Both countries are full members of the Union for the Mediterranean.Turkey and Tunisia are allies under the Major non-NATO ally agreement. Who are allies with Tunisia? Tunisia has an association agreement with the European Union and is a […]

Zimbabwe has plenty to offer to expatriates and their families; from the breathtaking scenery and incredible safari, to the diverse African traditions, this is a country of great heritage and diversity. Why is Zimbabwe a good place to live? Life in Zimbabwe offers adventure, variety, culture and diversity, still having a relatively low cost of […]