African Countries

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  1. 2. Pic of the Atlas Mountains
  2. 4. Pic of flag Guinea
  3. 5. Pic of Ghana on map
  4. 8. This is 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 the Great Sphinx
  5. 10. This country is known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills". This nickname is given to it because of its beautiful, mountainous landscape, which consists of numerous rolling hills and valleys.
  6. 11. This country is famous for its diverse geography, often called "Africa in miniature," its rich cultural mix of over 250 ethnic groups, and its varied landscapes include beaches, deserts, mountains, rainforests, and savannas, making it one of the most biodiverse nations in Africa.
  7. 13. Pic of Zambia on map
  8. 16. The Kalahari Desert covers the majority of this country.
  9. 18. This country in West Africa, bordering Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire. On the Atlantic coast, the capital city is Monrovia
  10. 19. Pic of flag map Algeria
  11. 20. This country is known for its unique wildlife, particularly its lemurs, with nearly 100 species found nowhere else on Earth. "I like to move it, move it"
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  1. 1. This country is considered the birthplace of coffee, with a legend that a goat herder named Kaldi discovered the energizing berries.
  2. 3. Pic of Namibia on map
  3. 6. This country is famous for being the "Giant of Africa," due to its status as the continent's most populous nation and a major economic powerhouse
  4. 7. This country is famous for its nickname "The Pearl of Africa," given by Winston Churchill for its beautiful landscapes, including mountains like the Rwenzori and volcanoes, and a diverse range of wildlife
  5. 9. This is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent.
  6. 12. Pic of flag for Zimbabwe.
  7. 14. This is a country in East Africa with coastline on the Indian Ocean. It encompasses savannah, lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands. It's also home to wildlife like lions, elephants and rhinos. From Nairobi, the capital, safaris visit the Maasai Mara Reserve, known for its annual wildebeest migrations.
  8. 15. Pic of flag for Niger
  9. 17. Pic of Angola on map
  10. 21. Pic of Chad on map