Travel and History

West Africa is the part of Africa that is located in the western part of Africa and most of it is in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is also referred to as Western Africa. Out of the entire African nations, there are 16...

Just like the term implies, the countries in West Africa form a region that is located in the westernmost part of the African continent. The region is currently made up of 16 countries according to the United Nations. Some...

Africa as a whole is the second largest and most populous continent in the world just after Asia. The continent has regions to the West, North, East, South, and Central. Central Africa is one of the sub-regions of the...

Just like the term already suggests, the countries in East Africa are those situated in the eastern sub-region of the African continent. The African continental sub-region is a large one, consisting of more than 160 different ethnic groups. The...

The Southern region of Africa is one of the five regions that make up the African continent; others are Northern Africa, Western Africa, Eastern Africa, and Central Africa. The Southern part of Africa comprises independent countries, some existing within...

In recent times, the largest cities in Africa have become quite awe-inspiring even to the most traveled globe-trotting tourist. This is mainly because they have begun to tap into the tech-savviness of the contemporary world and have gone ahead...

Africa as a continent is blessed with several remarkable rivers and lakes which has attracted several explorers, geologists, and researchers over the decades. Lake Victoria isn't an exception especially being the largest in Africa and second-largest in the world....

Africa is blessed with some of the most spectacular wonders of the world and one such is Lake Tanganyika. It is located at a very auspicious place as the lake serves as a demarcation between Eastern and Western African...

It's very safe to say that corruption has anchored its root to almost every system in Africa. Starting from the political sphere to the economic, financial, security, and social domains, corruption seems to have overshadowed integrity, accountability, fairness, and...

To obtain a relatively realistic standard of living in a nation, the GDP is measured by its Purchasing Power Parity per capita; and this shows you the worth and household consumption rate of the average resident. The GDP data...

It is true that Africa has a few good airports, some of which outrank those of them in the western world, but that does not erase the fact that Africa is one of the continents that have the worst...

Most of us know that Edgar Allan Poe was one of the greatest figures in American literature. It is also common knowledge that the late poet/literary critic was the architect of the modern short story as well as the...

To most travelers or fun-seekers, nothing is more satisfying than finding the right accommodation package with superb amenities, relaxation, and entertainment. The city of Las Vegas is one of the glamourous largest cities with the most expensive luxury hotels...

Albert Einstein is one of the most known people in human history especially for his very vast contributions to modern physics. Beyond his works that made him very known, he is equally known to have had a rather large...

Plans to leave your country for another can be a frustrating problem that seems to have no solution. This is especially so for retirees, unemployed, or underemployed people who don’t have enough money to travel. But then, the whole...

The problem of foreign debt has been a major and persistent setback for the African economy; despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the entire globe. This is mainly a result of the fact that most African countries...

Africa is one of the largest continents in the world in terms of landmass. It is also one of the most blessed with natural resources. The continent has the potential to lead the world in terms of economic and...

To have one's face on the legal tender of any country is a great honour which is often given as a reward for one's unmatched contribution to his/her country. When on the 20th of April 2016, Jack Lew, the...

Despite London being one of the highest populated municipal cities in Europe, it is known for having more than a few exciting and breathtaking locations. These locations, some of which are historical like the Big Ben or Buckingham Palace,...

The number of airports in Africa is growing in number as the continent awakens to engage in international travel. Air transport has dramatically increased in the continent over the past 10 years and this has led to upgrades and...