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Are there sharks in Namibia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Namibia is famous throughout the world for it’s stunning shore fishing. These fish rich waters are fed by the cold Benguella Current which brings plankton rich water and is home to large numbers of fish, sharks and marine mammals such as whales, dolphins and huge colony’s of cape fur seals. Are there great white sharks […]

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What kind of jasmine grows in Tunisia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

It is the national flower of the Philippines, where it is known as sampaguita, as well as being one of the three national flowers of Indonesia, where it is known as melati putih. Jasminum sambac A ‘Maid of Orleans’ cultivar from Tunisia. various Flower stages Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae What is the flower of Tunisia? […]

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Is Uganda a Catholic country?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Uganda’s religious heritage is tripartite: indigenous religions, Islam, and Christianity. About four-fifths of the population is Christian, primarily divided between Roman Catholics and Protestants (mostly Anglicans but also including Pentecostals, Seventh-day Adventists, Baptists, and Presbyterians). What is the main religion in Uganda? According to the most recent census, conducted in 2014, 82 percent of the […]

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Why is Cape Town called Mother city?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In the 1930s, a Cape Town newspaper claimed that the coastal city was the only city, in the country, that could be referred to as a metropolis. Derived from the Greek word ‘metros’, meaning mother and ‘polis’ meaning city, the public enthusiastically took to it and the nickname “Mother City” was born. Is Cape Town […]

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What are the symbols for Tunisia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The current Tunisian national flag, established in 1835, contains a crescent and star on a white disk, also long used by the Turks. The history of those symbols is more ancient than the Ottoman Empire, however. What is Tunisia national animal? National animals Country Name of animal Scientific name (Latin name) Turkey Kangal Shepherd Dog […]

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How wealthy is Tanzania?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

$62.224 billion (nominal, 2019 est.) Is Tanzania a rich or poor country? In terms of per capita income, Tanzania is one of the world’s poorest economies. The economy is primarily fueled by agriculture, which accounts for more than one-quarter of the country’s gross domestic product. Is Tanzania a high income country? Following two decades of […]

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What do you need to apply for an ID in Namibia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

1. PASSPORT Namibian Birth Certificate or (Citizenship Certificate- persons born outside Namibia) Two passport photos. ID copy or proof of ID (16 years and above) Marriage Certificate (Married women only) Parents Documents e.g. Birth or Citizenship Certificates or ID (applicants under the age of 16) How long does an ID take in Namibia? How long […]

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Are there still Afrikaners in South Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

It originated from the Dutch vernacular of South Holland, incorporating words brought from the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and Madagascar by slaves. Afrikaners. Total population c. 2.8–3.5 million Regions with significant populations South Africa 2,710,461 (2011) Namibia 92,400 (2003) Where are the Afrikaners now? Due to racial violence and in search of better educational […]

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What does Uganda produce?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Uganda produces a wide range of food products including: coffee, tea, sugar, livestock, edible oils, cotton, tobacco, plantains, corn, beans, cassava, sweet potatoes, millet, sorghum, and groundnuts. What is the main export of Uganda? Its principal exports are coffee, fish and fish products, gold, tobacco, cotton, and tea. The main imports are machinery and transport […]

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What makes Uganda unique?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Uganda, however, is known as “The Pearl of Africa.” It’s a beautiful land that boasts scenery you can only imagine and people whose hospitality is second to none.Uganda claims the tallest mountain range in Africa, which feeds the world’s longest river the largest lake in Africa — Lake Victoria. What makes Uganda unique in Africa? […]

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Is Egyptian language still spoken?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

CAIRO – 8 August 2017: It is fair to say that the Ancient Egyptian language is still used nowadays.The Coptic language is the final stage of the ancient Egyptian language, but it is written in the Greek alphabet, except for seven letters. Is Egyptian a dead language? Latin, Ancient Greek, Old Viking runes and Egyptian […]

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Can foreigners get married in Uganda?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Request for recommendation letter from local council one chairperson of your area of residence in Uganda to prove that you have been a resident for at least 15 days in the district where you intend to solemnize your marriage. Take both affidavits to a commission of oaths and have them commissioned. What do I need […]

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What are sacred places in Zimbabwe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Top Religious Monuments in Zimbabwe St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral Bulawayo. Njelele Shrine Matopos Bulawayo. Mutemwa Prayer Mountain & Leprosy Centre. What are examples of sacred places? The 7 Most Sacred Places in the World Jerusalem. Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities on the planet. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, India. Lourdes, France. Mahabodhi Temple, India. Mecca, […]

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Uganda?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Benedicto Kagimu Mugumba Kiwanuka (8 May 1922 – 22 September 1972) was the first prime minister of Uganda, a leader of the Democratic Party, and one of the persons that led the country in the transition between colonial British rule and independence. He was murdered by Idi Amin’s regime in 1972. Who led Uganda independence? […]

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Who was the most feared king in Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Shaka King Shaka kaSenzangakhona 1824 European artist’s impression of Shaka with a long throwing assegai and heavy shield. No drawings from life are known. Reign 1816 – 1828 Born c. July 1787 Mthethwa Paramountcy (today near Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) Died 22 September 1828 (age 41) KwaDukuza, Kingdom of Zulu Who is the most respected […]

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