Alexandria is one of the major city and urban governorate in Egypt. Alexandria is Arabic called “Al-Isakandriyyah” a city once among the Mediterranean world and city centre of Hellenic science. It was a capital of Egypt from its founding leader…
The name Cairo is Derived from Arbic “Al-Qāhirah” which is the translation rendering “The Victorious.” Cairo is the city Capital of Egypt and stands to be one of the largest cities in Africa. Cairo holds the history of over 1000…
On a natural harbor on the eastern coast of the Indian Ocean is Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city and former capital. Dar es Salaam, which means “Abode of Peace” in Arabic, is home to a diverse population and community.…
Cape Town sits at the base of the world-famous Table Mountain. Locals affectionately refer to it as “Mother City” because it was the location of South Africa’s first European settlement. The city’s breathtaking natural beauty, fascinating past, thrilling adventure, delicious…
Located east of Johannesburg is Ekurhuleni (also called East Rand), a large suburban area providing a home to those looking to escape the commotion of the big city. It is a town in Gauteng province’s fifth district, and one of…
Johannesburg affectionately called Jozi, Joburg is the heartbeat of South Africa and it attracts people from around the globe every year. This dynamic city has a rich African culture that is incomparable and accurately reflects South Africa. Johannesburg is a…
Written by Fenhas Robin, Zoologist Egypt, a country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, dates to the time of the pharaohs. Millennia-old monuments sit along the fertile Nile River Valley, including Giza’s colossal Pyramids and Great Sphinx as well…
Written by Fenhas Robin, Zoologist Nigeria, an African country on the Gulf of Guinea, has many natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Protected areas such as Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park have waterfalls, dense rainforest, savanna and rare…
Kampala is the heart and capital city of Uganda. This biggest city in Uganda got its name from a Luganda phrase that means “that which belongs to the impala”. Uganda is one of Africa’s friendliest countries, and Kampala residents are…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital and largest settlement, is at the southern foot of Mount Entoto. This sprawling capital, which in Amharic means “fresh flower,” serves as the country’s commercial and cultural center. At 2355 meters, Addis Ababa, or simply Addis,…
