Africa fun facts

interesting facts about Ghana
20 Aug

12 Great Facts About Ghana

Ghana is a West African republic with a remarkable history and plenty of dramatic physical features! Ever wanted to tour the country yourself? Read on for some fun facts about Ghana and its people. 1. What is the capital of Ghana? The capital of Ghana is Accra, a vibrant commercial and educational hub. It’s the …
interesting facts about Cape Town
18 Aug

10 Fantastic Facts about Cape Town

Cape Town is a city known for its vibrancy, wildlife, and fascinating history. This city remains a tourist hotspot to this day – but how much do you actually know about South Africa’s capital? To help you out, here are ten fun facts about Cape Town! 1. It’s just one capital of South Africa! As …
interesting facts about Togo
31 Jul

15 Thrifty Facts About Togo

Africa is home to much of the world’s most fascinating nations and cultures – and Togo, found towards the west of the continent, is one of the most interesting to learn about! In this guide, we’ll take you through some fun facts about Togo that might just surprise you. Keep reading for the full lowdown! …
interesting facts about Comoros
28 Jul

12 Cracking Facts About Comoros

Comoros is a collection of islands that is, oddly enough, known for being quite a sweet-smelling place! But, other than that, we’re guessing you don’t know too much about this incredible nation – so, let’s make a difference! Let’s get to know this amazing country a little better with these 12 fun facts about Comoros! …
interesting facts about Conakry
9 Jul

12 Captivating Facts about Conakry

Conakry, or kaw-na-kree as it’s pronounced, is the capital city of Guinea – it’s a small ex-French colony found towards the west of Africa. It has an amazing coastline – and here are some more fun facts about Conakry to help get you closer to what the capital’s all about. 1. Conakry once belonged to …
facts about casablanca
30 Jun

11 Charming Facts about Casablanca

This city has a rich history, plenty of wonderful culture – and while you may only know of the city from the movie of the same name, there’s plenty of fun facts about Casablanca, Morocco, to clue up on. Let’s dive right in. 1. Greenery in the heart of the city! The Bouskoura forest is …
Interesting facts about Niger
22 Jun

18 Noteworthy Facts about Niger

Are you reading up on the history of Africa – and are intrigued by some of the communities across this enormous continent? Great news – here are some fun facts about Niger that you’ll want to remember. 1. The river named the country! Niger is a country that’s actually named after a river – the …
interesting facts about Lilongwe
21 Jun

14 Enlightening Facts about Lilongwe

Lilongwe is the capital city of Malawi – and is fairly curious in that it is split into two separate parts! It’s pronounced li-lawng-wey – and it’s thought to be one of the friendliest cities in Africa. Keep reading to get your fill of fun facts about Lilongwe and to show off some serious global …
interesting facts about Djibouti
16 Jun

10 Dramatic Facts about Djibouti

Djibouti is a relatively small African nation, found nestled between Eritrea and Somalia. In fact, it’s the third-smallest country on the whole of the continent! In this guide, we’ll take you through a few fun facts about Djibouti that might just surprise you further. Read on! 1. We’re not kidding on the size! Only Swaziland …
Interesting facts about Liberia
7 Jun

10 Illuminating Facts about Liberia

Liberia is a captivating country filled with rich culture, fascinating flora and fauna, and a turbulent history. With a beautiful Atlantic coastline and bordering Guinea, Ivory Coast, and Sierra Leone on the western coast of Africa, there’s plenty to see and do! Let’s learn some fun facts about Liberia. 1. Liberia, the land of the …
interesting facts about Luanda
15 May

13 Lovely Facts about Luanda

Like to know a little more about the capital cities of the world? Take a look at these fun facts about Luanda! 1. Where is Luanda? Luanda is the capital city of Angola. 2. Here’s how to pronounce the name. Wondering how to say the name of this wonderful city? It’s pronounced Loo-an-dah. 3. It’s …
intersting facts about Lesotho
14 May

22 Lovely Facts About Lesotho

Looking to boost your knowledge of the big wide world? Why not start with these culturally inspiring facts about Lesotho! 1. Lesotho wasn’t its original name! Originally named Basutoland, this country was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the UK in 1966. 2. Landlocked and lovely! A small and beautiful mountainous country, Lesotho is an enclaved landlocked …
Interesting facts about Rwanda
13 May

16 Refreshing Facts About Rwanda

Down towards the eastern reaches of Africa, you’ll find Rwanda – a small but fascinating country that deserves a little more attention! Here are some fun facts about Rwanda to help clue you in on a little more about the nations of the world. 1. Rwanda is pretty much surrounded. Rwanda has neighbouring countries in …
interesting facts about Mauritania
2 May

17 Momentous Facts About Mauritania

Want to know more about Africa’s biggest countries and communities? Here are some fun facts about Mauritania you might want to digest! 1. Where is Mauritania, anyway? Mauritania is bordered with Senegal to the south west, Mali to the south east, Algeria to the north east, Morocco to the north, the Western Sahara to the …
interesting facts about Lilongwe
30 Apr

13 Momentous Facts About Malawi

Want to learn a little more about the countries of the world? Take a look at these fun facts about Malawi! 1. Where is Malawi? Malawi is a long, thin landlocked country in south east Africa, and has Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique as neighbours. 2. Here’s your compass details. Should you be lucky enough to …