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Is Kenya a 2nd world country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Yes, Kenya is a third world country. While the country has recently gotten lower-middle-income stature, not every Kenyan has benefited from the heightened wealth. What are 2nd world countries? Second World countries are countries that are more stable and more developed than Third World countries which exist in parts of Africa, South and Central America […]

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When did slavery end in Mozambique?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Although slavery had been legally abolished in Mozambique by the Portuguese colonial authorities, at the end of the 19th century the Chartered companies enacted a forced labour policy and supplied cheap – often forced – African labour to the mines and plantations of other European colonies in Africa. Where did Mozambique slaves go? During the […]

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Why is the life expectancy in Kenya so low?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Despite the country’s strong tourism industry, which centers around internationally renowned landmarks such as the Musai Mara National Reserve, it still struggles with issues pertaining to extreme poverty. One of the main effects resulting from this poverty is a very low life expectancy rate. What caused such a low life expectancy? Why do Americans have […]

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What kind of continent is Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Africa is sometimes nicknamed the “Mother Continent” due to its being the oldest inhabited continent on Earth. Humans and human ancestors have lived in Africa for more than 5 million years. Africa, the second-largest continent, is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean. Is Africa a homogeneous […]

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How much does a passport cost in Namibia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

How much is the passport in Namibia 2021? The e-passport will cost N$160 for the time being, until government gazettes the new fee of N$200, which was approved by Cabinet last year. How long does it take to get your passport in Namibia? How long does it take? In general the process for a new […]

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How a foreigner can become a Kenyan citizen?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

According to the new constitution, anyone holding citizenship of another country is automatically recognized as a citizen of Kenya by birth, so long as they are able to prove that one or both of their parents is/was a Kenyan citizen at the time of their birth (e.g. by presenting the parent’s/parents’ national ID card(s How […]

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How do you say no in Egyptian?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In that spirit, here are the two main things to know how to say before we move onto example sentences. No. : “Law.” No thank you. : “Law shokRAWN.” If you want to say “no” in Egyptian Arabic, these two are the most straight-forward ways to do it. What is the Egyptian word for no? […]

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What was the powerful kingdom in Uganda?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Bunyoro is a Bantu kingdom in Western Uganda. It was one of the most powerful kingdoms in Central and East Africa from the 13th century to the 19th century. Which is the biggest kingdom in Uganda? Buganda is a Bantu kingdom within Uganda. The kingdom of the Baganda, Buganda is the largest of the traditional […]

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How many indigenous tribes are in Uganda?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

56 tribes. Uganda has 56 tribes and about nine indigenous communities that formally came to be recognized in the 1995 constitution amendment of 2005. English is the official language of Uganda. Which tribe is the biggest in Uganda? The BugandaThe Buganda make up the largest ethnic group in Uganda, though they represent only 16.7% of […]

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How much does it cost to get a box number in Uganda?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Currently a small box is rented at Ushs 35,100/- and a big box is rented at Ushs 46,800/- per year. Upon renting a private letterbox you will be issued with a renter’s authority card. The card may from time to time be requested for when taking valuables at our counters. How do I get a […]

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Can an American move to South Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Recently, there has been an influx of American citizens that have proclaimed their desire to move to South Africa.With a permit, you can stay in South Africa indefinitely and will hold all the same rights as any other citizen. Is it safe for an American to live in South Africa? A high standard of living […]

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What should I wear in Uganda?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Casual, comfortable clothes are the key. Dress down rather than up here. Short, tight or revealing clothes should be avoided. And our advice would be to avoid wearing shorts – most Ugandan women would not wear these; they wear skirts or dresses that usually cover the knees. What is considered rude in Uganda? In Ugandan […]

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How many children are out of school in Zimbabwe?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

By the end of the 2015 school year, 61 million children of primary school age (about 6 to 11 years), 62 million young adolescents of lower secondary school age (about 12 to 14 years), and 141 million youth of upper secondary school age (about 15 to 17 years) were out of school. What percent of […]

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Why is Kenya a suitable destination for ecotourism?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Kenya is a popular destination in Africa for ecotourism, which The International Ecotourism Society, or TIES, defines as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” Ecotourism in Kenya is fueled by public and private initiatives that revolve around Why is Kenya eco friendly? Kenya is known […]

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Do Tunisians eat with their hands?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Food is eaten by hand but many now use knives and forks. You will be given a spoon to eat couscous. If using your hands scoop the food with the first two fingers of the right hand. What is forbidden in Tunisian culture? Tunisia does not allow photographs to be taken of embassies, military, or […]

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