Agriculture is the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy as Zimbabweans remain largely a rural people who derive their livelihood from agriculture and other related rural economic activities. What is Zimbabwe’s main economy? The economy of Zimbabwe is mainly relies on its tertiary industry, which makes up to 60% of the total GDP as of 2017. Zimbabwe […]

Mount Sinai, also called Mountain of Moses or Mount Hareh, Hebrew Har Sinai, Arabic Jabal Mūsā, granitic peak of the south-central Sinai Peninsula, Janūb Sīnāʾ (South Sinai) muḥāfaẓah (governorate), Egypt. Is Sinai part of Egypt or Israel? Usually regarded as being geographically part of Asia, the Sinai Peninsula is the northeastern extremity of Egypt and […]

In 1830, French troops captured Algiers and from 1848 until independence in 1962, France treated Mediterranean Algeria as an integral part of France, the Métropole or metropolitan France. Seeking to expand their influence beyond Algeria, the French established protectorates to the east and west of it. What did the French do in Africa? As the […]

The economy of Mozambique has developed since the end of the Mozambican Civil War (1977–1992).In spite of these gains, Mozambique remains dependent upon foreign assistance for much of its annual budget. Subsistence agriculture continues to employ the vast majority of the country’s workforce. Why is Mozambique underdeveloped? The nation has abundant natural resources and its […]

The best time to go on safari in Tanzania is any time outside of the March to early May rains. These can cause travel disruption in the remote south, and wildlife disperses as food and water become more abundant. What is the best time to go on safari in Tanzania? The best time to visit […]

Definitions STAT AMOUNT RANK Murder rate per million people 138.84 48th out of 177 Murders 1,775 41st out of 185 Murders per million people 138.84 48th out of 178 Rapes 3,186 14th out of 84 What are the 5 classifications of violent crimes? The descending order of UCR violent crimes are murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, […]

Today, the economy of Mozambique continues to be dominated by agriculture. Major exports include prawns, cotton, cashew nuts, sugar, citrus, copra and coconuts, and timber. Is Mozambique rich or poor? It is one of the poorest countries in the world, with more than 55% of its 23.9 million people officially living below the poverty line. […]

We all have associations with the word “Israel”—a modern-day nation in the Middle East that makes up part of the biblical Holy Land. Where is ancient Israel located today? When scholars refer to “ancient Israel,” they often refer to the tribes, kingdoms and dynasties formed by the ancient Jewish people in the Levant (an area […]

Kenya is a fantastic country, which boasts one of the best climates all year round, ensuring you get that tan and constant supply of vitamin D! It’s a country where you learn to expect the unexpected and you have to have a great sense of humor while out there. Is Kenya a good place to […]

Just under 5 percent of Zimbabweans are native English speakers and 89 percent of the population can speak English fluently or at a high level, second only to the Seychelles (93 percent) amongst African nations. How many languages do Zimbabweans speak? 16 official languagesMany languages are spoken, or historically have been spoken, in Zimbabwe. Since […]

Announcement: Effective from August 1st, 2019, the Government of Rwanda has introduced a long term visa (V12) that is issued on a reciprocal basis to US Citizens who will go to Rwanda for visit, conference or any other reason other than work purposes. Once granted, this visa will be valid up to ten years. How […]

The United States has very good relations with Tunisia, which date back more than 200 years. The United States has maintained official representation in Tunis almost continuously since 1795, and the American Friendship Treaty with Tunisia was signed in 1797. Who are the allies of Tunisia? The south of the country is composed of the […]

According to the Book of Genesis, the patriarch Jacob was given the name Israel (Hebrew: יִשְׂרָאֵל‎, Modern: Yīsraʾel, Tiberian: Yīsrāʾēl) after he wrestled with the angel (Genesis 32:28 and 35:10). What Bible says about Israel? The most often-cited text is 2 Chronicles 6:5-6, wherein King Solomon quotes God as saying, “Since the day that I […]

Among Israel’s rationale for the invasion was its goal of reopening the Straits of Tiran, which had been closed by Egypt for all Israeli shipping since 1950. Israel was eventually forced to withdraw, but was guaranteed that the Straits would remain open. Why did Israel invade Egypt? The catalyst for the joint Israeli-British-French attack on […]