Difference between revisions of "Africa"

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* [[Zimbabwe]]
 
* [[Zimbabwe]]
 
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* [[Egypt]],  
 
* [[Egypt]],  
 
* [[Lybia|Libyan Arab Jamahiriya]],  
 
* [[Lybia|Libyan Arab Jamahiriya]],  
* [[Morocco]],  
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* [[Sudan]],  
 
* [[Sudan]],  
 
* [[Tunisia]],  
 
* [[Tunisia]],  
 
* [[Western Sahara]]
 
* [[Western Sahara]]
 
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* [[Canary Islands]],
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* [[Ceuta]],
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* [[Image:Flag of Ceuta Spain.png|20px]] [[Ceuta]],
* [[Madeira Islands]],
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* [[Lesotho]],  
 
* [[Namibia]],  
 
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Revision as of 20:39, 2 January 2008

The longest train in the world, in Mauritania

Hitching for rides is common practice in Africa, though you may be expected to pay the driver.

Safety

Road safety in Africa leaves a lot to be desired, and seatbelts are not always fitted. Being stranded in remote areas could be a problem.

Health

Malaria is common in many parts of Africa. Inform yourself and take precautions. Some forms of malaria are particularly deadly. The fact that local populations don't take any malaria prophelactics should definitely not stop you from taking any: Africans are much more resistant to malaria.

Language

Speaking English and French is an advantage. Portuguese in some countries. And learning African languages will make your trip much more pleasant. Some languages are understood in very large parts, such as Fulfulde and Bambara in West Africa.

Tips for each country

The United Nations Statistics Division defines Europe as following:

Eastern Africa

Autonomic Islands or Regions

Middle Africa

Northern Africa

Autonomic Islands or Regions


Southern Africa

Western Africa

Autonomic Islands or Regions

External links