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Ethiopia’s High Defense
Posted by lingofacts | Mar 10, 2017 | History | 0 |
The Country of Cherries and Dates
by lingofacts | Jul 27, 2017 | Travel | 0 |
Algeria is commonly called the country of cherries and dates. This refers to the various types of weather found here; a mild climate in the north and a dry, hot one in the Saharan south.
Read MoreAfrica’s Largest Country
by lingofacts | Jul 27, 2017 | Travel | 0 |
Algeria is the largest country in Africa and has a beautiful setting on the coast of the Mediterranean ocean with its pleasant year round climate.
Read MoreAngolan Sign of Respect to Elders
by lingofacts | May 25, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
When you are introduced to and greet the elders or persons of high status, try your best to bow low. This is the local sign of respect in most African countries.
Read MoreLargest West African Market
by lingofacts | May 16, 2017 | Travel | 0 |
Ghana has the largest market in West Africa called Kejetia market located in Kumasi, the Ashanti region’s capital. There you can find everything, from local crafts to second-hand clothing.
Read MoreCome Home Early in Djibouti
by lingofacts | May 15, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
Taxi fares in Djibouti increase by 50% after sunset.
Read MoreBigger is Better
by lingofacts | Apr 5, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
In Mauritania, a large, full-bodied wife is said to signify good luck and prosperity in a marriage, so women are often force-fed to become fatter for their wedding, causing them illness and health problems.
Read MoreAfrican Ghost Town
by lingofacts | Apr 4, 2017 | Travel | 0 |
There is an African ghost town near the coast of Kenya called Gedi. Its ruins, dating from 14th or 15th centuries, include city walls, palace, private houses, and the Great Mosque.
Read MoreThe Great Sphinx of Giza
by lingofacts | Apr 3, 2017 | Travel | 0 |
Africans carved the world’s first colossal sculpture 7,000 or more years ago. The Great Sphinx of Giza was fashioned with the head of a man combined with the body of a lion.
Read MoreBrain-Boiling Crosswords
by lingofacts | Apr 3, 2017 | Language | 0 |
The word “crossword” is called “chemshebongo” in Kishwahili, a language spoken in eastern and central Africa which means “boil brains”.
Read MoreWorld’s Longest River
by lingofacts | Apr 3, 2017 | Travel | 0 |
The Nile River is the world’s longest river with a total length of 6650 kilometers.
Read MoreAfrican Congo War
by lingofacts | Apr 3, 2017 | History | 0 |
The Second Congo War claimed over 5.4 million lives and is the deadliest worldwide conflict since World War II.
Read MoreEthiopia’s High Defense
by lingofacts | Mar 10, 2017 | History | 0 |
Ethiopia is the only nation in Africa that was NEVER colonized. It defeated the Italians twice.
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