Africa

Countries, regions and cities in Africa

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Malabo

Malabo, the former capital of Equatorial Guinea, is a port city on Bioko Island with a colonial history and tropical climate.

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Centurion

Overview of the Roman military officer rank, covering hierarchy, equipment, and historical role.

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Mostaganem

Mostaganem is a Mediterranean port city and capital of Mostaganem Province in northwest Algeria, known for its Ottoman history and universit...

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Matola

Matola is the most populated city in Mozambique and the capital of Maputo Province. It is a major industrial centre with a port and aluminiu...

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Debre Tabor

Debre Tabor is a historic town in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia, formerly the imperial capital. It has a population of 55,596 and a rich his...

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Lichinga

Lichinga is the capital of Niassa Province, Mozambique. Founded in 1931, it sits on a high plateau with a moderate climate.

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Nakuru

Nakuru is a city in Kenya, capital of Nakuru County. It is a major urban center known for its economy, education, and proximity to Lake Naku...

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Yaoundé

Yaoundé is the capital city of Cameroon, located in the Centre Region. It serves as the nation's administrative and diplomatic hub.

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Al-Junaynah

Al-Junaynah is a village in Hama, Syria, and a locality in West Darfur, Sudan.

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Moanda, Gabon

Moanda is a major manganese mining town in Gabon's Haut Ogooué region, located on the N3 road near the Republic of Congo border.

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Kahama Urban District

Kahama Urban District is an administrative district in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania, with the town of Kahama as its centre.

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Talatona

Talatona is a municipality in Luanda Province, Angola, established in 2016 to decentralize the capital's administrative and economic service...

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Kenema

Kenema is the second most populous city in Sierra Leone and a major commercial hub in the Eastern Province, known for its diamond industry a...

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Boksburg

Boksburg is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, known for its gold mining history and industrial economy.

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Bobo-Dioulasso

Bobo-Dioulasso is the second-largest city in Burkina Faso, a major economic and cultural hub in Houet Province with a population of 1,129,00...

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Touggourt

Touggourt is a city and commune in Algeria, capital of Touggourt District, located in the Sahara near an oasis.

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Dcheira El Jihadia

Dcheira El Jihadia is a city in southern Morocco, located in the Souss-Massa region near Agadir.

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Vanderbijlpark

Vanderbijlpark is an industrial city in Gauteng, South Africa, known for its steel industry and history of municipal bankruptcy.

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Namibia

Namibia is a country in Southern Africa. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and...