Brava Brava is the smallest island in Cape Verde and is often referred to as the “island of flowers” due to the variety of rare flowering plants. And it is located in the western part of the Cape Verdian archipelago, just 20 km from Fogu. Even geologically, Brava is a continuation of Fogo Island. The…
Category: Africa
Domestically, however, camels are also used for transport purposes. As in agriculture and industry, it can be observed that South Africa has the best transport links.
African banking is particularly problematic. There are local banks almost everywhere in Africa, but most of them are not reputable. For this reason, African industries rely solely on international banks. Again, South Africa is an exception. There is a profitable banking system here. This can be traced back to the apartheid policy in South Africa. Among other things, it forced the withdrawal of British banks from South Africa. Over the next few decades, the aim was to make banks competitive on an international level. Among other things, they wanted to ensure that foreign banks could gain a foothold in Africa. South Africa has been particularly successful in trying to attract foreign banks to the country.
There is a big problem in education in Africa. Most African countries invest only a few percent of their GDP in education. The consequences are unmanageable. The vast majority of children in Africa never go to school. This problem was recognized by the South African Minister of Education. The aim should be to enable all children to have a free basic education by 2015. But to do this, much more investment has to be made in education.
Even in the health sector, there is simply a lack of money in all areas. There is a lack of medical staff, there is a lack of medicines. The consequences are obvious. Infant mortality is very high. On the other hand, life expectancy is very low.
In addition, there are many diseases in Africa due to geographical conditions. The most well-known disease here has so far been malaria; the spread of AIDS is currently the new main problem in the African health care system. The cost of successfully fighting this disease is a huge burden on healthcare. The costs for AIDS drugs, but also for tropical diseases, are unaffordable for poor tropical regions.
The consequences affect all areas of the economy. Diseases are draining labor from the economy, and health care costs continue to rise. For more information about the continent of Africa, please check militarynous.com.
How to Get to Rabat, Morocco
There is an international airport Rabat-Sale near the city, but there is no direct connection with Russia. To avoid transfers, you can fly from Moscow to Casablanca, neighboring Rabat. Direct service is offered by Royal Air Mark and Aeroflot, travel time is 6 hours. See JIBIN123 for Morocco customs regulations and visa requirements. You will have…
Zambia Geography and Culture
This unique country of Zambia, once known as Northern Rhodesia, offers its visitors an authentic African flavor with adrenaline-pumping sports adventures, a variety of exciting cultural activities and an abundance of wildlife that reside in Zambia’s vast national parks. Here you can enjoy the incredible Victoria Falls while sipping a cocktail after a busy day…
Zimbabwe Country Overview
Zimbabwe. Officially the Republic of Zimbabwe (in English: Republic of Zimbabwe) and former Southern Rhodesia, it is a landlocked country, located in the southern part of the continent of Africa, between the two great rivers Zambezi and Limpopo. It borders South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the northwest, and Mozambique to the east. The official language of Zimbabwe is…
Western Sahara History Part II
Decolonization While many African countries were beginning their access to their political independence, during the 50s and 60s, the issue of the Spanish Sahara was a priority and was present on the agenda of the United Nations General Assembly in 1965. The argument for the liberation of the territory was based on Resolution 1514 (XV) of 1960 of the General…
Western Sahara History Part I
The capital of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic or Western Sahara, is Laayoune. The name El Aaiún is the phonetic adaptation to Spanish of the Arabic name al-‘Ayyūn (العيون), which means the fountains or springs, which gave the area its name before the founding of the city by the Spanish. Origin The ancestors of the current…
Comoros Economy and Education
Economy Comoros is one of the poorest countries in Africa. Its economy is based on tourism, foreign aid, subsistence agriculture, as well as fishing and forestry, the leading sector of the country’s economy. Unemployment levels are very high and the population below the poverty level reaches 60% of the total. 80% of the population is…
Madagascar Overview
Madagascar faces the southeastern coasts of Africa, from which it is 400 km at the narrowest point of the Mozambique Channel. The island of Madagascar is conventionally included in the African continent although for many peculiarities it can be considered a land in its own right: it hosts unique plant and animal species and is…
Niger Arts and Literature
CULTURE: LITERATURE The high rate of illiteracy considerably affects the literary life of the country. Oral literature is vast and still alive: it includes legends, myths, tales and above all epics, faithfully transmitted by minstrels (griots), some of whom have achieved fame and a high artistic level. Their songs are recorded, translated and published. Poetry…
Information about Kenya
Kenya is everything from adventure to relaxation and in between fantastic safaris – but the East African country is much more than you might expect. Here you will find cozy exotic islands with an Arab atmosphere and beautiful sandy beaches, massages with mobile phones and animals in colors you never thought existed. On this page…
Cameroon History
The first contacts of Cameroon with the Europeans occurred when, in the second half of the century. XV, the Portuguese navigators arrived there, but only in the course of the century. XVII European commercial establishments were established; the duala populations acted as an intermediary between the European merchants and the populations of the interior. Near…
The 10 most expensive hotels in the world
Would you like to treat yourself to something that nobody can imitate so quickly? Sleeping through a mid-range car in 24 hours? If the value of a couple of nice mid-range cars is in your bank account, then you can easily check in and relax in the ten most expensive hotels in the world. The…
The 10 largest islands in the world
Greenland in the North Atlantic With an area of 2,175,597 square kilometers, Greenland is by far the largest island in the world. For centuries it was a Danish colony, but now it is self-governing and is only represented externally by Denmark. Just under 56,000 people live on the huge land mass, which is largely covered…
Zimbabwe 2009
In 2009, Zimbabwe was populated by around 12 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on its tobacco exports and tourism. It had strong economic ties with other African countries in the region, as well as with China, India, and the United States. Foreign relations in 2009 were strained due to political…
Zambia 2009
In 2009, Zambia was populated by around 12 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on its copper exports and tourism. It had strong economic ties with other African countries in the region, as well as with China, India, and the United States. Foreign relations in 2009 were generally positive; the country…
Western Sahara 2009
Yearbook 2009 Western Sahara. Moroccan authorities in November denied human rights activist Aminatou Haidar from Western Sahara to return home after a visit to the United States where she received a prize for her fight. She flew to the Canary Islands where she hungered for more than a month to draw the world’s attention to…
Uganda 2009
In 2009, Uganda had an estimated population of 33.4 million people, with a growth rate of 3.2%. The economy was largely based on exports of coffee, tea and fish as well as services in the areas of finance and transportation. Foreign relations were mainly focused on trade agreements with the European Union and other countries…
Tunisia 2009
In 2009, Tunisia had an estimated population of 10.7 million people, with a growth rate of 1.2%. The economy was largely based on exports of phosphates, olives and olive oil as well as services in the areas of tourism and transportation. Foreign relations were mainly focused on trade agreements with the Arab Maghreb Union and…
Togo 2009
In 2009, Togo had an estimated population of 6.6 million people, with a growth rate of 2.5%. The economy was largely based on exports of phosphates, coffee and cocoa as well as services in the areas of transportation and communications. Foreign relations were mainly focused on trade agreements with the Economic Community of West African…
Tanzania 2009
In 2009, Tanzania had an estimated population of 41.9 million people, with a growth rate of 2.5%. The economy was largely based on exports of gold, coffee and tobacco as well as services in the areas of tourism and telecommunications. Foreign relations were mainly focused on trade agreements with the African Union and other countries…
Sudan 2009
In 2009, Sudan had an estimated population of 40.6 million people, with a growth rate of 2.3%. The economy was largely based on oil exports as well as agriculture and manufacturing. Foreign relations were mainly focused on trade agreements with the Arab League, African Union and other countries in the region. In terms of politics,…
South Africa 2009
In 2009, South Africa had an estimated population of 49.3 million people, with a growth rate of 1.2%. The economy was largely based on mining and manufacturing as well as services and tourism. Foreign relations were mainly focused on trade agreements with the European Union, United Nations and other countries in the region. In terms…
Somalia 2009
In 2009, Somalia had an estimated population of 9.8 million people, with a growth rate of 2.3%. The economy was largely based on agriculture and livestock as well as fishing and remittances from abroad. Foreign relations were mainly focused on trade agreements with the Arab League, African Union and other countries in the region. In…
Sierra Leone 2009
In 2009, Sierra Leone had an estimated population of 5.7 million people, with a growth rate of 2.5%. The economy was largely based on agriculture and services such as banking and tourism. Foreign relations were mainly focused on trade agreements with the African Union, United Nations and other countries in the region. In terms of…
Seychelles 2009
In 2009, Seychelles had an estimated population of 88,000 people, with a growth rate of 1.1%. The economy was largely based on tourism and services such as banking. Foreign relations were mainly focused on trade agreements with the African Union, United Nations and other countries in the region. In terms of politics, Seychelles was a…
Senegal 2009
In 2009, Senegal had an estimated population of 13 million people, with a growth rate of 2.4%. The economy was largely based on agriculture and services such as banking and tourism. Foreign relations were mainly focused on trade agreements with the African Union, United Nations and other countries in the region. In terms of politics,…
Sao Tome and Principe 2009
In 2009, Sao Tome and Principe had an estimated population of 173,000 people, with a growth rate of 1.7%. The economy was largely based on services such as banking and tourism as well as agriculture and manufacturing. Foreign relations were mainly focused on trade agreements with the African Union, United Nations and other countries in…
Rwanda 2009
In 2009, Rwanda had an estimated population of 10.5 million people, with a growth rate of 2.5%. The economy was largely based on services such as banking and tourism as well as manufacturing, agriculture and mining. Foreign relations were mainly focused on trade agreements with the African Union, United Nations, European Union, United States and…
Republic of the Congo 2009
In 2009, the Republic of the Congo had an estimated population of 4.1 million people, with a growth rate of 2.5%. The economy was largely based on oil and gas production as well as services such as banking and tourism. Foreign relations were mainly focused on trade agreements with the African Union, European Union, United…
Nigeria 2009
In 2009, Nigeria had a population of approximately 140 million people. Its economy was largely dependent on services, industry, agriculture and oil production. The country had strong diplomatic relations with the US, European Union, African Union (AU), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and other countries in the region. In terms of politics, Nigeria…
Niger 2009
In 2009, Niger had a population of approximately 15.9 million people. Its economy was largely dependent on services, industry, agriculture and mining. The country had strong diplomatic relations with the US, European Union, African Union (AU), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and other countries in the region. In terms of politics, Niger was…
Namibia 2009
In 2009, Namibia had a population of approximately 2.1 million people. Its economy was largely dependent on mining, fishing and tourism. The country had strong diplomatic relations with the US, European Union, Southern African Development Community (SADC) and other countries in the region. In terms of politics, Namibia was a presidential republic with a president…
Mozambique 2009
In 2009, Mozambique had a population of approximately 22 million people. Its economy was largely dependent on agriculture, mining and tourism. The country had strong diplomatic relations with the US, European Union, African Union and other countries in the region. In terms of politics, Mozambique was a presidential republic with a president elected by popular…
Morocco 2009
In 2009, Morocco had a population of approximately 32 million people. Its economy was largely dependent on agriculture, manufacturing and tourism. The country had strong diplomatic relations with the US, European Union, Arab League and other countries in the region. In terms of politics, Morocco was a constitutional monarchy with a King as Head of…
Mauritius 2009
In 2009, the population of Mauritius was estimated to be around 1.3 million people. The economy of Mauritius is largely based on tourism, textiles and sugar production, and foreign relations are mainly focused on regional powers such as India and China. In 2009, a free trade agreement was signed with the European Union to bolster…
Mauritania 2009
In 2009, the population of Mauritania was estimated to be around 3.5 million people. The economy of Mauritania is largely based on agriculture and fishing, and foreign relations are mainly focused on regional powers such as Algeria and Morocco. In 2009, a free trade agreement was signed with the European Union to bolster economic ties…
Mali 2009
In 2009, the population of Mali was estimated to be around 13.9 million people. The majority of the population is rural and is concentrated in the southern region of the country. The economy of Mali relies heavily on agriculture, which accounts for over 40% of its GDP, with gold mining being a major contributor as…
Malawi 2009
In 2009, the population of Malawi was estimated to be around 13 million people. The majority of the population were ethnic Chewa and Nyanja, with smaller numbers of Tumbuka, Yao and Lomwe minorities present. The economy of Malawi in 2009 was largely based on subsistence agriculture and fishing, with some exports in tobacco, tea and…
Madagascar 2009
In 2009, the population of Madagascar was estimated to be around 20 million people. The majority of the population were ethnic Malagasy, with smaller numbers of French, Indian, Comorian and Chinese minorities present. The economy of Madagascar in 2009 was largely based on subsistence agriculture and fishing, with some exports in coffee, vanilla, cloves and…
Libya 2009
In 2009, Libya had a population of around 6.3 million people, the majority of whom were ethnically Arab and Berber. The economy was largely based on oil and gas while foreign investment also contributed to economic development. In terms of foreign relations, Libya maintained strong ties with its North African neighbors while it also had…