Zimbabwe Demographics Ethnic Groups African 98% (Shona 82%, Ndebele 14%, other 2%), mixed and Asian 1%, white less than 1% Population Growth Rate 4.38% Population in Major Urban Areas HARARE (capital) 1.542 million Predominant Language English (official), Shona, Sindebele Urban Population 38.6% What are the cultures of Zimbabwe? The Shona and Ndebele people are the […]

Etymology. Although the concept of the Palestine region and its geographical extent has varied throughout history, it is now considered to be composed by the modern State of Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Is Palestine located in Israel? Palestine, area of the eastern Mediterranean region, comprising parts of modern Israel and the […]

VICE claims that “alcohol consumption is as common as couscous in Tunisia.” But, the number of alcohol drinkers (2 million) only accounts for about 17% of the country. Do Tunisian people drink alcohol? Alcohol. Although Tunisia is a Muslim country, it has a well-developed taste for both grain and grape. Some supermarkets sell alcohol, but […]

Europeans first became interested in Africa for trade route purposes. They were looking for ways to avoid the taxes of the Arab and Ottoman empires in Southwest Asia. Sailing around Africa was the obvious choice, but it was a long voyage and could not be completed without “pit stops” along the way. Why did Europeans […]

Morocco is an ancient country with a strong sense of culture. Though the ancient culture of Morocco has influenced its people for centuries, it is diverse and seems to have been derived from several other ancient cultures.The original inhabitants of Morocco were the Berber people. Is Morocco an old country? Morocco, officially the Kingdom of […]

In accordance with the World Health Organization’s guidelines, the air quality in Mozambique is considered moderately unsafe – the most recent data indicates the country’s annual mean concentration of PM2. 5 is 21 µg/m3, exceeding the recommended maximum of 10 µg/m3. What is the biggest problem in Mozambique? Mozambican law requires public tenders for any […]

São Tomé and Príncipe. The second smallest country in Africa, São Tomé and Príncipe, is located in the Gulf of Guinea. São Tomé and Príncipe are the two main islands of the archipelago. The islands are located at a distance of about 250 and 225 km off the coast of Gabon in mainland Central Africa. […]

In Egypt, arranged marriages are usually referred to as “salon marriages,” because couples usually meet for the first time in the sitting room of the bride’s house, under the supervision of her family. Is Arranged marriage common in Egypt? But, in Egypt, where the majority is Muslim, arranged marriages remain the most common type among […]

The Burundian Civil War was a civil war in Burundi lasting from 1993 to 2005. The civil war was the result of longstanding ethnic divisions between the Hutu and the Tutsi ethnic groups.Burundian Civil War. Date 21 October 1993 – 15 May 2005 (11 years, 6 months, 3 weeks and 3 days) Location Burundi; Zaire/DR […]

The timeless land of Egypt is the setting for some of the most dramatic narratives of the Bible: the selling of Joseph into slavery; the exodus of the Hebrews, and the flight of Joseph and Mary to save the infant Jesus from death at the hands of Herod. What was Egypt called in biblical times? […]

Wildlife & Animals – Kenya ElephantAbundant. GiraffeAbundant. HippoAbundant. BuffaloAbundant. ZebraAbundant. WildebeestAbundant. White RhinoOccasional. Black RhinoRare. What animals can be seen in Kenya? Among the many, many creatures found in Kenya are the lion, the leopard, and the cheetah, the black and white rhinoceros, giraffes, antelopes that range in size from the huge eland to the […]

Lamu Town. Lamu Town on Lamu Island is Kenya’s oldest continually inhabited town, and was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa. It is believed to have been established in 1370. Which is the first city in Kenya? Nairobi CityTop 2 list № City/ Town Status 1. Nairobi City 2. Mombasa City […]

The country’s official languages are Arabic and Amazigh, or Berber. Most people speak Moroccan Arabic – a mixture of Arabic and Amazigh infused with French and Spanish influences.Two out of three people fail to complete their studies at public universities in Morocco, mainly because they don’t speak French. Can Moroccans speak French? The French language […]

Major agricultural exports include tea, coffee, tobacco, cotton, and cashew nuts. In addition, some farmers raise livestock including cattle, goats, sheep, pigs and chicken as well as small numbers of turkeys, ducks, rabbits, donkeys and horses. What is the main export of Tanzania? goldTanzania’s principal exports are gold, coffee, cashew nuts, and cotton. Of these, […]

Narratives of Kin-Based Unity The Tunisian population living in Nefzaoua area is composed mainly of five major tribes. What are the tribes of Tunisia? The Amazigh of Tunisia are spread throughout all of the country’s regions, from Azemour and Sejnane in the north to Tittawin (Tataouine) in the south, and passing through El-Kef, Thala, Siliana, […]