Mauritius is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,000 kilometres off the southeast coast of the African continent, east of Madagascar. It comprises the main island (also known as Mauritius), along with Rodrigues, Agaléga and St. Brandon. The island nation is best known for its spectacular luxurious resorts, the Seven Coloured Earths, …
Belize is a Caribbean country situated on the north-eastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico, the Caribbean Sea and Guatemala. The country is home to the world’s second-largest barrier reef, dense forests with howler monkeys and jaguars, mountain pine forests, beautiful rivers, caves, palm-fringed beaches, bonefish flats and so much more to …
The country of Somalia is located on the most eastern corner of Africa. Its West and South sides are bordered by the countries of Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya. It has the longest coastline in Africa. On its entire north coast is the Gulf of Aden and its entire east is bordered by the Indian ocean. …
Armenia is a landlocked country located in Western Asia in a part of the Caucasus area, and is surrounded by the countries including, Turkey, Georgia, the Lachin corridor, Azerbaijan, Iran and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan. Armenia is known for its amazing landscapes, cuisine, culture and history. Armenia is also known to be the first …
On the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea lies Algeria. Most of the country is occupied by the boundless sands of the Sahara and the majestic ridges of the Atlas Mountains. Over the course of its history, Algeria has been occupied by many different groups. The Phoenicians founded colonies on its banks, the Romans built …
Equatorial Guinea is located on the West Coast of Africa. It is one of the smallest countries in Africa and it is sandwiched between the countries of Cameroon and Gabon. It’s important to note that Equatorial Guinea is not a part of Guinea or Guinea Bassau, two other African countries with similar names. The official …
Samoa is a group of 12 islands in the South Pacific Ocean located somewhere between Hawaii and New Zealand. Hawaii is about 2,500 miles North East and New Zealand, about 2,000 miles South West of Samoa. Only 4 of the 12 Samoan islands are inhabited. It has a population of 200,000 which is surprisingly small …
Niger is a country in West Africa bordered by Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Mali, and Algeria. The country is named after the Niger River and is the second-largest landlocked country in West Africa. More than 80% of its land area is in the Sahara Desert. Although most of the country is Muslim (about 22 million), …
Azerbaijan is a country situated at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. The Caspian Sea, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, and Iran border the country, which is part of the South Caucasus region. The country is known for its incredible mountain ranges and the mulberry groves and vineyards that continue to enhance the beauty …
Bahrain is an island country situated in Western Asia (on the Persian Gulf) located between Qatar and the north-eastern coast of Saudi Arabia. The country is famous for its lush copses of date palms. They have been used for trade purposes and have also been considered a source of natural resources for the neighboring areas …
Barbados is an island country located in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, in the Caribbean area of the Americas, and is the most easterly of the Caribbean Islands. The country is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. People of Afro-Caribbean descent (Afro-Bajans) form 90% of all Barbadians. Other …
Nicaragua is the biggest country in the Central American isthmus, surrounded by Honduras, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, and the Pacific Ocean. The country is best known for its numerous lakes and volcanoes. It is home to the two largest freshwater lakes in Central America, Lake Managua and Lake Nicaragua. The population of Nicaragua is comprised …
Antigua and Barbuda is a country located in the West Indies, situated at the juncture of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in the Leeward Islands, part of the Lesser Antilles. The country is comprised of two major islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and many smaller islands, such as Great Bird, Green, Guiana, Long, Maiden, …
Liberia is a country located on the West African coast. It is surrounded by Sierra Leone, Guinea, Ivory Coast and the Atlantic Ocean. The country is the only black state in Africa which has never been subjected to colonial rule. The population of Liberia is made up of 16 different indigenous ethnic groups. Liberian cuisine …
Senegal is a country located in West Africa, surrounded by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau. The country is home to several beautiful beaches, exceptional art, amazing music, captivating wildlife and many World Heritage Sites. The population of Senegal is composed of several different ethnicities, including the Wolof (which is the largest single ethnic group in …
Located in West Africa, Gambia is famous for its wildlife and national parks. Incredibly popular as a safari destination, Gambia is home to hundreds of different species of animals and birds encouraging tens of thousands of tourists to visit its wildlife reserves each year. Gambia also has a rich history, with a number of historical …
Angola, a country wealthy in oil and diamonds in Central Africa, was a Portuguese colony until 1975 when it attained independence. This explains Portugal’s strong influence on Angolan cuisine, as well as the enormous number of food goods imported into the country from abroad. Most Popular Angolan Dishes Beans, rice, flour, chicken, vegetables and garlic …
Mozambique is a country situated in Southeastern Africa, surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini (Swaziland), and South Africa. The country is famous for its stunning pristine beaches, unpopulated islands, wild game reserves, culture and inheritance, and so much more. The population of Mozambique is made up of different ethnicities, including Makua, …