Showing posts with label AFRICA. Show all posts
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25.2.19

15 Important Facts About South Africa - Facts of Nation

February 25, 2019

Facts About South Africa That You Didn't Knew About !

South Africa is the southernmost country located in Africa Continent. This Nation is officially known as Republic of South Africa. The population of South Africa is 5.8 crores. There are 3 Capital cities of South Africa, namely Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Cape Town. The largest city in South Africa is Johannesburg with the population of more than 9 lakh people. There are almost 11 official languages of South Africa - SeSotho sa Borwa, Sesotho sa Leboa, Isindebele, Afrikaans, Siswati, Setswana, XiTsonga, Tshivenda, Isizulu, IsiXhosa and South African sign language. Being a secular state, it has very diversity in religion. 'South African Rand' is the official currency of this Nation. 

National Flag of South Africa

South Africa Facts

➤ South Africa is said to be the world's 24th most populous country, With a population of more than 5.5 crores people.

➤ You might be surprised to know that 1 in 5 people in South Africa have HIV positive, which is the biggest ratio in the world.

➤ It is believed that Table Mountain in South Africa's Cape Town is one of the oldest mountains in the world and is one of the 12 main energy centers in the World.

➤ South Africa is the only country in the world who has abandoned its own Nuclear Weapon Program.

➤ South Africa is rich in mining and minerals and is the world's leading Nation with about 90% Platinum on Earth.

➤ It sounds strange but South Africa has almost 11 languages as their official languages instead of one.

➤ There is one of the world's biggest tree located in South Africa and it is estimated to be 6000 years old. This tree is so big that its a small Bar been housed inside the tree.
Table mountain, cape town, south africa

➤ Rovos Rail, which is rated and crowned as the worlds most lavish and luxurious train is found only in South Africa.

➤ African bush elephant, which is supposed to be the planets biggest mammal resides in South Africa and it can weigh upto 11 tons.

➤ The wildlife in South Africa is very Bio-diverse. It boosts almost 900 species of birds.

➤ The worlds largest man-made forest in Johannesburg, South Africa almost has 60 lakh trees itself.

➤ Bungee Jumping is one of the thrilling Adventure one must try after visiting South Africa.

➤ The Worlds second largest Waterfall, Tugela falls is located in South Africa. It is more than 2500 feet high.

➤ Leather Back Turtle, which is supposed to be the worlds largest reptile is also found in South Africa.

 ➤ In 1967, the first Heart Transplant surgery took place at Groote Schuur Hospital in South Africa.

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20.2.19

20 Interesting Facts About Tanzania - Facts of Nation

February 20, 2019

Unknown Facts About Tanzania, You would love to have a Look !

Tanzania country is located in East African continent and is officially known as 'united Republic of Tanzania'. The population of Tanzania Nation is 5.8 crores. Dodoma is the capital city of this nation, Whereas 'Dar-es-Salaam' is the largest city in Tanzania with the population of more than 40 lakh people. The national and the official language of Tanzania is Swahili, whereas English and Arabic languages are also widely used. More than 60% of the total population follows Christianity religion, besides Islam religion is also dominant in this Country. Tanzanian shilling is the official currency of this nation. The Tanzanian National flag features yellow edged dark black band, separated slantingly from lower lift corner with green upper triangle and blue lower triangle.

Tanzania people.

Amazing Facts About Tanzania

➤ Tanzania is made up of 120 tribes, each tribe is important in its own way. Each of them is culturally famous by its unique masks, hand-woven baskets, boutiques, poems, ebony etc.

 ➤ Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania which is 19,341 ft high above sea-level, is the highest mountain in Africa.

 ➤ Over 70% of the number of inhabitants in Tanzania lives in territories influenced by jungle fever(Malaria). Jungle fever and rashness are driving reasons for the demise of kids younger than five in this nation.

 ➤ Coffee plant is Tanzania's biggest fare crop and is an essential part of its economy.

 ➤ Tanzania is home to Coconut Crab, which is the largest in the world, and Zanzibar can be found on Chumbe Island of Tanzania.

 ➤ Spices are normal along the waterfront districts of Tanzania. These districts additionally utilize a great deal of coconut milk.

 ➤ Gold is a noteworthy mineral and Tanzania is the third biggest African maker of the mineral, after South Africa and Ghana.

Tanzania national flag

➤ Tanzania has an abnormal answer for assaulting elephants that stray into farmlands – "Toss condoms loaded up with spicy hot red chilly powder at them", and it thoroughly works.

 ➤ Lake Netron In Tanzania is a highly alkaline lake. This lake is known to turn birds and other animals into a terrible stone statue.

 ➤ Baobabs are an excellent and entrancing tree that can be found in Tanzania's Tarangire National Park, which can be effectively expected to live for least of 1000 years.

 ➤ Located in Tanzania,Lake Victoria likewise happens to be the biggest tropical lake and the second biggest freshwater lake on the planet.

 ➤ The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's most seasoned national park and has a abundunt variety of natural life, including over a million wildebeest.

 ➤ As a travel industry sponsor, the administration has set up sight-seeing balloons(Hot Air Balloons) in the Serengeti National Park.

 ➤ Tanzania is one of the most unfortunate nations on the planet. The average economy of a person is very low. It is among one of the poorest countries in the world.

wildlife in Tanzania

 ➤ The nation is to a great extent subject to agribusiness for business, representing about portion of the utilized workforce.

 ➤ World's Biggest Volcanic Crater, Nogorongoro, is located in Tanzania, which spreads in 19 kilometers and is 600 meters deep.

 ➤ While shorelines may not be one of the primary things that you consider when you envision an African safari, an excursion to the excellent island of Zanzibar is the ideal method to round off a safari.

 ➤ English Band Queen's main singer- 'Freddie Mercury' was born in Tanzania, Zanzibar Islands in Stone Town and his real name is Farukh Bulsara.

 ➤ A large portion of the movement in Tanzania is by street. In any case, the streets can be rough with potholes and spots that are not cleared.

 ➤ According to Tanzania History, Tanzania has adopted Football and Rugby as its favorite sport due to having a European Colony in the East.
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25.12.18

24 Unknown Facts About Egypt | Quick Facts About Egyptians - Facts of Nation

December 25, 2018

Facts About Egypt|Egypt History|Climate of Egypt|Ancient Egypt Pyramids|Religion and Culture|

Egypt is one of the beautiful country located on the corners of Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia. The official name of Egypt is 'Arab republic of Egypt'. The official language of this Nation is Arabic. The population of Egypt is about 10 crores. Egypt has one of the Worlds oldest civilization. The official currency of Egypt is Egyptian Pound. The largest and capital city of Egypt is Cairo with the population of 1.95 crores. The dominant religion in Egypt is Islam with over 90% of the population of Muslims. The country of Egypt mainly witness dry and hot climate. The National Flag of Egypt features 3 horizontal stripes of red, white and black and the symbol of coat of arm at the center of white stripe.
The Great pyramid of Giza, 2600 BC

Facts About Egypt

➤ The Giza Necropolis which includes three great pyramids is the only wonder of ancient world still in existence.

 ➤ The Worlds largest Arabic Population can be found in Egypt.

 ➤ The Great Pyramid of Giza is the biggest pyramid in Egypt. Nearly 2 million big limestone blocks were required to built it and each one weighing more than 1000 Kg.

 ➤ As per now 130 Pyramids have been discovered in Egypt.
Pharaohs of Egypt, Pharaoh Ramses,

 ➤ The calendar of 365 days per year was discovered by ancient Egyptians.

 ➤ From the records it is estimated that this Nation only receives 20 mm of rainfall per year.

 ➤ The major imports of Egypt includes Industrial Machinery and the major exports include natural gas, oil, cotton.

 ➤ Ramses II was the greatest Pharaoh of Egyptian empire. He ruled Egypt for more than 60 years and died at the age of 90. He was Husband of 8 wives and father of 90 Children.
Flag of Egypt

 ➤ Sailing boats, Paper, Pen, locks, keys and even the Toothpaste all are the inventions made by ancient Egyptians.

 ➤ The Aswan Dam is one or the largest dam built across the Worlds longest river Nile.

 ➤ The Ancient Egyptians were very spiritual and worshiped more than 1000 different Gods and Goddesses.

 ➤ The diet of ancient Egyptian Pharaohs included Honey, Bread, Wine and Alcohol.
ancient Egypt facts

 ➤ Egypt is one of the most sunniest country and the city of Aswan receives 10 hours of sunlight each day. 

 ➤ As the climate was hot, ancient Egyptians used to shave their head to stay cool and used to wear wigs.

 ➤ Ancient Egyptians both Men and Women used lead, copper and other materials for making the cosmetics. They also used to do the makeup to protect their face from sun rays.

 ➤ Soccer is the most popular sports played in Egypt and they also have their International football team.
Sahara desert, Egypt

 ➤ If you visit Egypt and if you are supposed to be visiting a religious building you should remove your shoes out of the building.

 ➤ In Ancient Egypt the workers who constructed the pyramids were paid by giving them Beer. The Ancient Egyptians were addicted to beer.

 ➤ Imhotep was the first engineer, doctor and architecture from the ancient Egypt and the first pyramid was constructed by him in 2600 BC.

 ➤ In the ancient Egyptian Tomb there was also a provision of Toilet.
Egyptian queen Nefertiti

 ➤ 5000 years old dress was found in Egypt and it is considered the worlds oldest dress..

 ➤ If you were thinking the Egypt as land of pyramids then you are probably wrong. Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt.

 ➤ The idea of exchanging rings between male and female came back from Ancient Egyptians.

 ➤ Cats were considered the sacred animal and the ancient Egyptians used to keep the cats as their pet. on the death of the cat the ancient Egyptians used to shave their eyebrows to mourn the death.
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23.12.18

23 Interesting Facts About Ethiopia - Facts of Nation

December 23, 2018

Facts About Ethiopian Culture|Ethiopia Food| Ethiopia Capital & Population|Ethiopian People & Lifestyle|Ethiopia Religion|


 Ethiopia is one of the Nation in the North-East part of Africa Continent. It is also called as 'The Horn of Africa'. The official name of this Nation is Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The official language of Ethiopia is Amharic, Besides many other languages such as Oromo, Harari, Afar are also used. The primary religion followed by more than 60% of Ethiopia population is Christianity and secondary Islam religion is followed by over 30% if the population. Addis Ababa is the largest and capital city of Ethiopia. The population of Ethiopia is more than 11 crores. The official currency of Ethiopia is Birr. The Nation Flag of Ethiopia features three horizontal strips of green, yellow and red with the nation emblem at the center.
oromo ethnic group, Ethiopia people

Facts about Ethiopia

➤ Ethiopian wolf is one of the rarest and endangered species with only 500 remaining in the wild.

 ➤ The Nation of Ethiopia was founded in 980 BC. It is one of the Worlds oldest Nation. Damot Kingdom was located here in 5 centuries BC.

 ➤ Ethiopia is the second largest populated country in Africa Continent.

 ➤ Unlike our regular calendars the Ethiopian calendar's have 13 months. Due to this they are 8 years behind from other countries that are using 12 months calendar.

 ➤ Although its illegal but early age marriages are common practices in Ethiopia.
calla lily flower, floriculture

 ➤ Ethiopia is on its way to become the worlds top flowers and plant exporter. The floriculture is nourishing rapidly.

 ➤ The remains or pieces one of the oldest fossilised human skeleton namely Lucy was found in Ethiopia in 1974. They were nearly 3 million old.

 ➤ Ethiopia people have smallest average life compared to other countries. The average lifespan is 50-55 years.

 ➤ Teff is one of the worlds smallest grain which is grown in Ethiopia.
coffee, coffee history, coffee plant

 ➤ Coffee lovers should be thankful to the kaffa region of Ethiopia because the coffee was discovered by a Goatherder in kaffa region when he was hearding his goats.

 ➤ As the camels and donkey were abundant in this Nation they were first to make this animals Domesticated.

 ➤ If you ever visit Ethiopia and if someone offers you a cup of tea or coffee, never say no, because it is considered disrespectful of impolite behavior.

 ➤ Ethiopia is also one of the worlds least consuming calories country. According to study average calories consumption of an individual per day in Ethiopia is 1850.

 ➤ Dallon in Ethiopia is the worlds top country for maintaining the highest average temperature throughout the year. The average annually temperature is 35℃.
Ethiopia flag

 ➤ The Famine that took place in Ethiopia from 1983-1985 nearly effected 80 lakh people and more than 10 lakh people were dead due to scarcity of food.

➤ If you are planning to Ethiopia and if you are a wine lover then you should taste their home made wines made out of honey and shrub.

 ➤ It is the only country in Africa continent that was never colonized. Italians tried to colonize them but they got defeated in the Battle of Adwa fought on 1 march 1896.

 ➤ Lake Tana in Ethiopia is one of the biggest lake which is source to the Blue Nile.
raw meat dish, raw meat diet in wedding, parties.

 ➤ It is one of the poorest countries of the world. The average Ethiopian people lives on 1 US Dollar per day.

 ➤ As more than half of the population follows Christianity Religion eating of meat or animal products is normally avoided on Wednesday and Friday. They mainly stick to vegetarian diet on these days.

 ➤ More than 70% of Africa's mountains are located in Ethiopia, so thats the reason it is called as 'Horns of Africa'

 ➤ Gelada Baboons which are the oldest species of monkeys are found only in Ethiopia. They are also called as bleeding heart monkey. Hamadryas Baboons are olso very rare species of old monkeys which is found here.

 ➤ Eating raw meat is one of the most common thing in Ethiopia. It is eaten occasionally during parties, weddings, festivals etc.
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17.12.18

20 Curious Facts about Nigeria that You Didn't Knew !

December 17, 2018
Nigeria is the Worlds seventh largest populated country with the population more than 188,462,640 people. The official name of this country is Federal Republic on Nigeria. Abuja is the capital of Nigeria. Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria. The official currency used in Nigeria is Naira. Christianity and Islam are the 2 major religions followed in Nigeria. The official language of the country is English, besides many other languages such as Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo are also spoken. Nigeria mostly witness the tropical climate. It is one of the most populous Black Nation in the World.
kids playing, Nigeria

Nigerian Facts

➤ The Worlds richest Black woman Folorunso Alakija is from Nigeria.

➤ Yoruba is one of the tribe in Nigeria and it has the the Worlds highest rate of twinning.

➤ The number of Muslim people in Nigeria is even more as compared to Saudi Arabia.

➤ The largest variety of Butterflies in the entire World can be found in Cross River State of Nigeria.

➤ Nigeria has very rare species of bird called as Anambra Waxbill bird which is only found in Nigeria.

Nigerian woman working in field

➤ Nigeria is one of the largest producers of crude oil in the entire World.

➤ Half of the Nigerian population is Muslim and only 40% of the population is Christian.

➤ Nollywood which is the movie industry of Nigeria is the largest in the World.

➤ 70% of the Nigerian people works in agricultural industry.

➤ There are almost 3 million Facebook users in Nigeria. It seems social media is very populous in Nigeria.

Niger river

➤ The Dufana Canoe Boat is the third oldest boat in the entire World which was discovered in Yobe, Nigeria. This boat is 6500 years old.

➤ Nigerian Delta is the third largest Delta in the World.

➤ Niger river is the largest and longest river in West Africa. Nigeria name was basically derived from this river.

➤ The Walls of Benin which is currently known as Edo State is the Worlds longest and largest ancient earthwork and manmade structure.

➤ According to the study of Uk's New Scientist Magazine Nigerian people are the Happiest people in the entire World.

football

➤ In Nigerian there is a religion named Chirslam which is a combination of Islam and Christian religion.

➤ There is a travelling gang in Nigeria who keeps Hyenas as their pet.

➤ Football is the most popular game of Nigerian people and the have their official Football Team.

➤ There are almost 500 languages which are spoken in Nigeria.

➤ 5 out of 10 Richest Pastors in the entire world can be found in Nigeria.
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