Africa

Countries, regions and cities in Africa

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Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the most populous city in South Africa and the economic capital of the country, located in the Gauteng province.

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Ambo, Ethiopia

Ambo is a town in the West Shewa Zone of Oromia Region, Ethiopia, located west of Addis Ababa at an elevation of 2,101 meters.

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Conakry

Conakry is the capital and largest city of Guinea, serving as the nation's economic and cultural centre with a population of over 3.4 millio...

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Bouaflé

Bouaflé is a city and commune in central Ivory Coast, serving as the seat of the Bouaflé Department and Marahoué Region.

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Kroonstad

Kroonstad is a town in the Free State province of South Africa, established in 1855. It serves as a key railway junction and agricultural ce...

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Berbera

Berbera is the capital of the Sahil region of Somaliland and the country's main sea port, located approximately 160 km from Hargeisa.

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Cacuaco

Cacuaco is a municipality in Luanda Province, Angola. It is a suburb of the capital city with a population of 1,279,488.

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Khenchela

Khenchela is a city and province in northeastern Algeria, located in the Aurès Mountains at 1200 m elevation.

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Kombolcha

Kombolcha is a town and district in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia, known for its industrial parks, textile manufacturing, and strategic tran...

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Katsina

Katsina is a state in northwestern Nigeria, known for its Hausa heritage, Islamic history, and agricultural economy.

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Tambacounda

Tambacounda is a city and region in eastern Senegal, known for its colonial railway history, cotton agriculture, and proximity to Niokolo-Ko...

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Port Louis

Port Louis is the capital and most populous city of Mauritius, serving as the island nation's primary financial, political, and port hub.

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Mutare

Mutare is the capital of Manicaland Province and the third-largest city in Zimbabwe, serving as a key trade gateway to Mozambique.

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Casablanca

Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and its economic centre, located on the Atlantic coast.

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Gashua

Gashua is a town in Yobe State, Nigeria, serving as the headquarters of the Bade Local Government Area and home to the Emir of Bade.

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Korhogo

Korhogo is a city in northern Ivory Coast, capital of the Senufo people and seat of Savanes District.

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Bissau

Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau, located on the Geba River estuary. Founded in 1687, it serves as the country's majo...

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Settat

Settat is a city in Morocco, capital of Settat Province. Located between Rabat and Marrakesh, it features the historic Ismailiya Kasbah and...

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Singida

Singida is a city in central Tanzania, serving as the regional and district headquarters. It features road and rail links, an airstrip, and...

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Kalemie

Kalemie is the capital of Tanganyika Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located on the western shore of Lake Tanganyika.