African English-Speaking Territories
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- 2. Known for its diverse geography and cultures, this country has three capital cities and is famous for its wines.
- 4. Once the largest country in Africa, it is known for its ancient pyramids and rich history.
- 6. Known for its beautiful lake, this country is sometimes referred to as the "Warm Heart of Africa."
- 8. This island nation is famous for its beaches and was once home to the extinct dodo bird.
- 10. Known for its impressive landscapes and the ruins of Great Zimbabwe, an ancient city.
- 11. This West African country was the first to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957.
- 12. This country's name is derived from "camarão," meaning shrimp in Portuguese, referring to the river.
- 16. The world's youngest country, it gained independence from Sudan in 2011.
- 19. Famous for its savannahs and wildlife, this country is also home to the Great Rift Valley.
- 20. Founded by freed American slaves, this country has a capital named after U.S. President James Monroe.
- 22. The smallest country on mainland Africa, it is known for its diverse wildlife and the Gambia River.
- 23. Africa's most populous country, it is known for its diverse cultures and Nollywood, the film industry.
- 24. A remote island in the South Atlantic, it is famous for being the exile location of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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- 1. Known for its wildlife and the Okavango Delta, this country is famous for eco-tourism.
- 3. Home to the Victoria Falls, one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in the world.
- 5. Home to the Namib Desert, this country has some of the highest sand dunes in the world.
- 7. This landlocked country is known as the "Kingdom in the Sky" due to its mountainous terrain.
- 9. An archipelago known for its stunning beaches, it is often associated with luxury travel and biodiversity.
- 13. Located on the Horn of Africa, it has the longest coastline in mainland Africa.
- 14. Known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills," this country is famous for its efforts in conservation, especially for gorillas.
- 15. This country’s name means "Lion Mountains" in Portuguese, and it has a rich history of diamonds.
- 17. Home to Mount Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti, it is famous for its wildlife and national parks.
- 18. Now officially known as Eswatini, this small kingdom is known for its rich culture and traditional ceremonies.
- 21. Known as the "Pearl of Africa," it is famous for its diverse ecosystems and Lake Victoria.