The Art & Science of African Names
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most populated city in Africa
The most populated city in Africa is the Egyptian capital of Cairo with an estimated 9.12 million residents in the metropolitan area (2011).2013-06-16T12:31:26+00:00The most populated city in Africa is the Egyptian capital of Cairo with an estimated 9.12 million residents in the metropolitan area (2011). 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/the-most-populated-city-in-africa/Africa has more gold, diamonds
Africa has more gold, diamonds, chrome, copper, plutonium, cobalt, titanium and jewels than any other continent, with little to show for the exploitation of African resources.2013-06-16T08:08:04+00:00Africa has more gold, diamonds, chrome, copper, plutonium, cobalt, titanium and jewels than any other continent, with little to show for the exploitation of African resources. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/562/Egypt is 2nd most populous country
Egypt is the second most populous country in Africa with over 82 million people (2011).2013-06-16T12:30:18+00:00Egypt is the second most populous country in Africa with over 82 million people (2011). Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/egypt-is-the-second-most-populous-country/1st African female president
The first African female president was Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia.2013-06-16T12:50:58+00:00The first African female president was Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/the-first-african-female-president/Namibia has tallest
Namibia has some of the tallest (and most beautiful) sand dunes in the world.2013-06-16T08:13:22+00:00Namibia has some of the tallest (and most beautiful) sand dunes in the world. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/567/1.033 billion people
Approximately 1.033 billion people live on African continent (2011).2013-06-16T08:05:21+00:00Approximately 1.033 billion people live on African continent (2011). 4 people like this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/559/population & race
The African population is 80% Black, 19% Arab, and 1% Asian, European (2009).2013-06-16T12:45:40+00:00The African population is 80% Black, 19% Arab, and 1% Asian, European (2009). 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/population-race/Sudan used to be largest country
Sudan used to be the largest country in Africa by area before it was divided, now Algeria is Africa’s largest country (2013).2013-06-16T12:37:43+00:00Sudan used to be the largest country in Africa by area before it was divided, now Algeria is Africa’s largest country (2013). Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/sudan-used-to-be-the-largest/South Sudan
South Sudan is the newest country in Africa. It was officially born on July 9, 2011 (2013).2013-06-16T12:37:00+00:00South Sudan is the newest country in Africa. It was officially born on July 9, 2011 (2013). Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/south-sudan/Africa centrally located
Africa is the most centrally located of all of the continents.2013-06-16T12:29:19+00:00Africa is the most centrally located of all of the continents. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/africa-is-the-most-centrally-located-of-all-of-the-continents/Africa is second largest
Africa is the second largest and second most populous continent.2013-06-16T08:30:22+00:00Africa is the second largest and second most populous continent. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/574/African population lives in cities
At least half of the African population lives in cities, towns, or modern coastal cities. Highly urbanized areas of Africa include (but are not limited to): Lagos, Alexandria, Algiers, Abidjan, Johannesburg, Capetown, and Kinshasa.2013-06-16T12:27:25+00:00At least half of the African population lives in cities, towns, or modern coastal cities. Highly urbanized areas of Africa include (but are not limited to): Lagos, Alexandria, Algiers, Abidjan, Johannesburg, Capetown, and Kinshasa. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/african-population-lives-in-cities/world’s longest river
The world’s longest river, the Nile, is in Africa.2013-06-16T12:21:05+00:00The world’s longest river, the Nile, is in Africa. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/the-worlds-longest-river/15 landlocked countries
There are 16 landlocked countries in Africa (2013).2013-06-16T12:40:14+00:00There are 16 landlocked countries in Africa (2013). 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/15-landlocked-countries/Nigeria most populated country
With a population of more than 113 million, Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa and the 10th most populous country in the world.2013-06-16T08:10:14+00:00With a population of more than 113 million, Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa and the 10th most populous country in the world. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/565/life began in Africa
Human life began in Africa. People lived in Africa for at least 4 million years before they lived anywhere else in the world.2013-06-16T08:04:42+00:00Human life began in Africa. People lived in Africa for at least 4 million years before they lived anywhere else in the world. 2 people like this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/557/hottest place in the world
The hottest place in the world is recorded at Al’Azizyah in Libya.2013-06-16T12:40:43+00:00The hottest place in the world is recorded at Al’Azizyah in Libya. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/the-hottest-place-in-the-world/Madagascar
Madagascar is the home of the worlds largest as well as the smallest chameleons! Almost half of the world’s chameleon species live on the island of Madagascar.2013-06-16T08:09:17+00:00Madagascar is the home of the worlds largest as well as the smallest chameleons! Almost half of the world’s chameleon species live on the island of Madagascar. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/563/largest lake in Africa
Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world.2013-06-16T12:32:41+00:00Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/largest-lake-in-africa/Ethiopia never colonized
Ethiopia was the only nation in Africa that was not colonized by Europeans.2013-06-16T12:46:25+00:00Ethiopia was the only nation in Africa that was not colonized by Europeans. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/ethiopia-never-colonized/Benin & twins
Benin, in West Africa has the largest national average of twinning, with 27 twins per 1,000 births.2013-06-16T12:42:20+00:00Benin, in West Africa has the largest national average of twinning, with 27 twins per 1,000 births. 2 people like this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/benin-twins/except Ethiopia, Africa was colonized
With the possible exception of Ethiopia, all of Africa was colonized by non-African countries. The United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Portugal all claimed to rule parts of Africa without the consent of the African population.2013-06-16T08:24:38+00:00With the possible exception of Ethiopia, all of Africa was colonized by non-African countries. The United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Portugal all claimed to rule parts of Africa without the consent of the African population. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/572/world’s oldest desert
The world’s oldest desert is the Namib Desert, in Namibia; and it is the only desert in the world inhabited by elephant, rhino, giraffe and lion.2013-06-16T12:22:43+00:00The world’s oldest desert is the Namib Desert, in Namibia; and it is the only desert in the world inhabited by elephant, rhino, giraffe and lion. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/the-worlds-oldest-desert/language v. population
Approximately 25% of the world’s languages are spoken only in Africa, however, Africa accounts for 16% of the world’s population (2009).2013-06-16T12:49:28+00:00Approximately 25% of the world’s languages are spoken only in Africa, however, Africa accounts for 16% of the world’s population (2009). Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/language-and-population/African languages
African languages are varied with more than 1000 languages spoken across the continent.2013-06-16T09:01:06+00:00African languages are varied with more than 1000 languages spoken across the continent. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/577/Africa is warmest continent
Africa is the warmest continent. The equator runs through Africa about halfway between the northern-most and southern-most points.2013-06-16T09:03:04+00:00Africa is the warmest continent. The equator runs through Africa about halfway between the northern-most and southern-most points. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/578/Youth literacy in Zimbabwe
Youth literacy (ages 15-24) is highest in Zimbabwe at 99%.2013-06-16T12:52:44+00:00Youth literacy (ages 15-24) is highest in Zimbabwe at 99%. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/youth-literacy-in-zimbabwe/largest country in Africa
The largest country in Africa is Sudan, the smallest is The Seychelles. The most populated country is Nigeria and the largest city is Cairo in Egypt.2013-06-16T08:54:41+00:00The largest country in Africa is Sudan, the smallest is The Seychelles. The most populated country is Nigeria and the largest city is Cairo in Egypt. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/576/Lake Malawi has largest number of fish
Lake Malawi has the largest number of fish species in the world. There are over 500 species.2013-06-16T12:41:11+00:00Lake Malawi has the largest number of fish species in the world. There are over 500 species. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/lake-malawi-has-the-largest-number-of-fish/the equator runs
In Africa, the equator runs along for almost 2500 miles, passing through 6 countries: Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya and Somalia.2013-06-16T08:28:56+00:00In Africa, the equator runs along for almost 2500 miles, passing through 6 countries: Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya and Somalia. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/573/ethnic groups
There are at least 3000 distinct ethnic groups in Africa; Nigeria alone has more than 370 recognized groups.2013-06-16T12:50:28+00:00There are at least 3000 distinct ethnic groups in Africa; Nigeria alone has more than 370 recognized groups. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/ethnic-groups/bigger than sahara
Only three countries in the world are bigger than the Sahara– Russia, Canada, and China.2013-06-16T20:28:50+00:00Only three countries in the world are bigger than the Sahara– Russia, Canada, and China. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/bigger-than-sahara/Sudan Pyramids
While Egypt is most well known for its pyramids, the Republic of Sudan has 223 pyramids, double the number of pyramids in Egypt.2013-06-16T12:33:51+00:00While Egypt is most well known for its pyramids, the Republic of Sudan has 223 pyramids, double the number of pyramids in Egypt. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/sudan-pyramids/Africa more than 3 times
Africa is more than three times the size of the United States. The United States fits into Africa 3.3 times.2013-06-16T08:05:02+00:00Africa is more than three times the size of the United States. The United States fits into Africa 3.3 times. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/558/Nobel Prizes
Eighteen African people have been awarded a Nobel Prize. They came from Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.2013-06-16T12:51:38+00:00Eighteen African people have been awarded a Nobel Prize. They came from Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/nobel-prizes/2nd largest canyon in the world
The Fish River canyon in Namibia is the second largest canyon in the world.2013-06-16T12:35:57+00:00The Fish River canyon in Namibia is the second largest canyon in the world. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/second-largest-canyon-in-the-world/Maasai
The Maasai, in their bright red clothing, are probably the most familiar African ethnic group.2013-06-16T12:47:26+00:00The Maasai, in their bright red clothing, are probably the most familiar African ethnic group. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/the-maasai/world’s biggest hospital
The world's biggest hospital is in Soweto. In terms of land area, South Africa's Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital is the biggest hospital in the world, as it stands on 173 acres of land (as of 2009).2013-06-16T08:09:42+00:00The world’s biggest hospital is in Soweto. In terms of land area, South Africa’s Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital is the biggest hospital in the world, as it stands on 173 acres of land (as of 2009). Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/564/world’s largest desert
The world’s largest desert, the Sahara, is in Africa.2013-06-16T12:20:41+00:00The world’s largest desert, the Sahara, is in Africa. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/the-worlds-largest-desert/Liberia was settled
Liberia was settled by former American slaves, who came back to Africa.2013-06-16T12:46:54+00:00Liberia was settled by former American slaves, who came back to Africa. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/liberia-was-settled/Great Pyramid
The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest structure in the world for more than 4,000 years.2013-06-16T12:34:29+00:00The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest structure in the world for more than 4,000 years. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/the-great-pyramid/no other continent has as many countries, divisions, or languages
No other continent has as many countries or languages as Africa.2013-06-16T12:35:40+00:00No other continent has as many countries or languages as Africa. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/no-other-continent-has-as-many-countries-divisions-or-languages/Sierra Leone’s capital city Freetown
Sierra Leone's capital city Freetown was founded by freed slaves in the 1790's. They settled near an old cotton tree that is still alive today and one of the city's main tourist attractions. Imagine what that tree has seen...2013-06-16T08:15:15+00:00Sierra Leone’s capital city Freetown was founded by freed slaves in the 1790′s. They settled near an old cotton tree that is still alive today and one of the city’s main tourist attractions. Imagine what that tree has seen… Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/569/highest birth rates
Niger, Mali and Uganda take the #1,2 and 3 spots for the highest birth rates in the world (2009).2013-06-16T12:54:15+00:00Niger, Mali and Uganda take the #1,2 and 3 spots for the highest birth rates in the world (2009). Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/highest-birth-rates/Equatorial Guinea is richest
Equatorial Guinea is the richest country in Africa.2013-06-16T12:43:45+00:00Equatorial Guinea is the richest country in Africa. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/equatorial-guinea-is-the-richest/57% of the world’s cocoa
Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire produce 57% of the world’s cocoa.2013-06-16T12:42:51+00:00Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire produce 57% of the world’s cocoa. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/57-of-the-worlds-cocoa/sand boarding
Sand boarding is popular in Egypt, Morocco, Niger, South Africa, Algeria, and Libya.2013-06-16T08:14:15+00:00Sand boarding is popular in Egypt, Morocco, Niger, South Africa, Algeria, and Libya. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/568/highest & lowest point in Africa
The highest point in Africa is Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania at 5895 meters high. The lowest point is Lake Asal in Djibouti at 153 meters below sea level.2013-06-16T08:31:31+00:00The highest point in Africa is Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania at 5895 meters high. The lowest point is Lake Asal in Djibouti at 153 meters below sea level. Be the first to like. Like Unlikehttp://afrikannames.com/testimonials/575/