Africa

Countries, regions and cities in Africa

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Samannud

Samannud is a historic city in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt, known in antiquity as Sebennytos and the seat of the Thirtieth Dynasty.

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Essaouira

Essaouira is a historic port city in Morocco on the Atlantic coast, known for its UNESCO-listed medina and Gnaoua music festival.

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Idiofa

Idiofa is a town and administrative center in Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a population of 61,056.

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Al Marj

Al Marj is a city in northeastern Libya, historically significant as the site of ancient Barca and a World War II battleground.

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Nakonde

Nakonde is a border town in Muchinga Province, Zambia, serving as a key commercial hub and crossing point with Tanzania.

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Sefrou

Sefrou is a city in Morocco's Fès-Meknès region, known for its Jewish heritage, annual cherry festival, and location near the Middle Atlas m...

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Makeni

Makeni is the largest city in Sierra Leone's Northern Province and the capital of Bombali District. It is a major economic and educational h...

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Wakiso

Wakiso is a town and district in Uganda's Central Region, located on the Kampala–Hoima Highway. It serves as the district headquarters.

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El Khroub

El Khroub is a commune in Constantine Province, Algeria, known for the tomb of Massinissa and its rapid population growth.

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Sambava

Sambava is a city and commune on the east coast of northern Madagascar, serving as the capital of the Sava Region and Sambava District.

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Ben Arous

Ben Arous is a city in north-eastern Tunisia and the capital of the Ben Arous Governorate, located south of Tunis.

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Midrand

Midrand is a town in Gauteng, South Africa, situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria. It hosts major corporate headquarters and internatio...

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Cafunfo

Cafunfo is a town in Lunda Norte Province, Angola, known for diamond mining and its history of conflict during the Angolan Civil War.

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Maghnia

Maghnia is a town and commune in Tlemcen Province, Algeria. It is the second most populated town in the province with over 100,000 residents...

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Taroudant

Taroudant is a historic city in southwestern Morocco, known for its medina, city walls, and role as a market town and tourist destination.

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Ushirombo

Ushirombo is a town in Tanzania's Geita Region and serves as the district headquarters for Bukombe District.

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Igbo-Ora

Igbo-Ora is a town in Oyo State, Nigeria, known as the Twin Capital of the World and headquarters of Ibarapa Central.

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Porto Amboim

Porto Amboim is a municipality and port town in Cuanza Sul Province, Angola, known for its offshore industry and historical significance.

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Bougouni

Bougouni is a commune and city in Mali, serving as the administrative center of the Bougouni Cercle and Region.

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Mtwapa

Mtwapa is a town in Kilifi County, Kenya, known for its Swahili archaeological sites, cosmopolitan population, and proximity to Mombasa.