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What were crimes in ancient Egypt?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Crimes in ancient Egypt tended to be divided into two categories: crimes against the state and crimes against individuals. Desertion, treason, and slandering the pharaoh fell into the first, while acts such as homicide, injury, robbery, and theft fell into the second. What were considered crimes in ancient Egypt? As noted by National Geographic, there […]

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How did Islam come to Zimbabwe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Until now, Islam in Zimbabwe has largely been a religion of South Asian immigrants (mostly Indians and Pakistanis) as well as that of the descendants of East African migrant workers that came into the country (then Rhodesia) during the colonial era (1890-1980) to work in mines and on farms. How did Islam spread to Zimbabwe? […]

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Why did the Great Zimbabwe decline?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Causes suggested for the decline and ultimate abandonment of the city of Great Zimbabwe have included a decline in trade compared to sites further north, the exhaustion of the gold mines, political instability, and famine and water shortages induced by climatic change. What happened to Great Zimbabwe? Great Zimbabwe was largely abandoned during the 15th […]

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Which country is the center of Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The African Development Bank defines Central Africa as Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.List of Central African countries. Region Country Central Africa Burundi Which country is in the middle of Africa? Chad is the northernmost country in Middle Africa, while […]

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What are homes like in Egypt?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Egyptian civilization – Daily life – Shelter. Most houses were made of brick.Once shaped, the bricks were removed from the mould and left on the ground to dry in the sun. Egyptian peasants would have lived in simple mud-brick homes containing only a few pieces of furniture: beds, stools, boxes and low tables. What does […]

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What are South Africa’s main imports and exports?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Chief exports include corn, diamonds, fruits, gold, metals and minerals, sugar, and wool. Machinery and transportation equipment make up more than one-third of the value of the country’s imports. What are the main imports of South Africa? Top 10 Mineral fuels including oil: US$9.6 billion (14% of total imports) Machinery including computers: $9.1 billion (13.1%) […]

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What is the average Egyptian wage?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Egypt Wages: Weekly Average data was reported at 915.000 EGP in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,283.000 EGP for 2019. Egypt Wages: Weekly Average data is updated yearly, averaging 400.500 EGP from Dec 1999 to 2020, with 22 observations. How much does the average Egyptian earn? What is the average […]

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How much is a tonne of sugar in Zimbabwe?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Commodity GMB Prices Private Buyers Prices Sunflower $1580/tonne (A grade) $1200-$1600/tonne (depends on oil content) Wheat $2550/tonne (A grade) $4705-$7058/tonne (local trading) Sugar Beans $6000/tonne (A grade) $5000-$6000/tonne Soyabean $2000/tonne (A grade) no other buyers How much does sugar cost in Zimbabwe? The prices of sugar in Zimbabwe per tonne for the years 2016, 2017, […]

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Is Cairo Egypt a safe city?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Cairo. Cairo is one of the safest cities in Egypt, mainly because it’s also the most developed one. Apart from pickpocketing and pretty theft, you won’t have to worry too much about your safety. Expect a lot of tourists, great attractions and friendly locals. Is Cairo Safe for Tourists 2020? Egypt is nearly crime-free; as […]

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Can you drive from South Africa to Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Yes, the driving distance between South Africa to Russia is 12491 km. It takes approximately 7 days 4h to drive from South Africa to Russia. Is there a road from Africa to Russia? Spanning over a distance of 22,387km approximately, potentially the world’s longest walkable road starts from Cape Town and concludes its run at […]

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Which crop is grown only in Tanzania?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Tanzania Tanzania Type of Crops Crops Staple crops Maize, sorghum, millet, rice, wheat, beans, cassava, potatoes, bananas and plantains Cash and Export crops Coffee, cotton, cashew nuts, tobacco, sisal and pyrethrum, tea, cloves, horticultural crops, oil seeds, spices and flowers What main crop are grown in Tanzania? The most common food and cash crops in […]

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Are there glaciers in Uganda?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Rwenzori Mountains boarding Uganda and DRC have had glaciers on three mountains for the past 10-15,000 years.It may come as a surprise that glaciers exist on the Equator, but the Rwenzori Mountains (Mount Baker, Speke and Stanley) all rise to about or just over 5000 m – this is why there is ice there. […]

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Is Abuja the fastest growing city in Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Looking at Table 1, Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, features because it concentrates power and wealth in the largest economy in Africa. Unusually, it is likely to remain one of the fastest growing cities in Africa in terms of both criteria – annual population growth and annual average increments in population. Which is the fastest growing city […]

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Is Zimbabwe part of East Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

A virtual guide to Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in South East Africa, separated from Zambia by the Zambezi River. The Limpopo River in south forms part of the border with South Africa, it is bordered in east by Mozambique, and in west by Botswana. Is Zimbabwe East or West Africa? Zimbabwe is a landlocked country […]

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How many cultures are in Kenya?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Kenya is a land of great diversity in its people and cultures. We have about 42 tribes in Kenya with different languages and cultures that all merge to become the unique mix of Kenyan culture. What are the different cultures in Kenya? The majority of Kenyans belong to ‘Bantu’ tribes such as the Kikuyu, Luhya […]

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