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Travel destinations and must-see sights of Africa, including safari vacations. Includes travel etiquette and places to visit.

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Africa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent. At about 30.2 million km2 (11.7 million sq mi) including adjacent islands, it covers six percent of Earth's total surface area and 20.4 percent of its total land area.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa
26 of the Most Stunning Spots in Africa - CNN Travel

With its expansive landscapes and formidable animal life, the world's second-biggest continent is arguably the best for photographers. Throw in that sense of being in a place that hasn't changed for centuries and sometimes millennia, and you get some of the most inspiring, and inspired, spots on the planet.
http://travel.cnn.com/stunning-african-spots-552779
Africa - Lonely Planet

Something special about Africa touches the soul; it is a continent of 54 immensely diverse countries that is both deeply troubled and profoundly...
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/africa
Safari Adventure Tours - Africa Travel Co

We are an overland safari company that provides adventure tours, wilderness safaris tours, group travel packages and camping trips in Africa.
http://www.africatravelco.com
Best Africa Vacations - Go2Africa

Our best African vacation packages feature a mix of family holidays, romantic getaways and luxury safaris in the best places - South Africa, Kenya and more.
http://www.go2africa.com/best-africa-vacations/best-africa-vacations
Safari 101: What You Need To Know About Travel To Africa - HuffingtonPost

Much of what we know about Africa is what we see in the media, a land of lions and giraffes, war and poverty. The Africa I know and love is a land of beauty and wonder that I have now dedicated my life to sharing with travelers.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-weis/safari-101-what-you-need-to-know-before-africa-travel_b_1634535.html
African Food - CNN Travel

Discover foods in Africa. A list of articles involving dining in Africa.
http://travel.cnn.com/tags/african-food
African Cuisine and Culture - Travel Food and Drink

Learn about African Food, Customs and the best places to visit!
http://travelfoodanddrink.com/africa/
Business Etiquette Tips for South Africa - USA Today

South Africa represents one of the world's most multicultural nations.
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/business-etiquette-tips-south-africa-16196.html
Africa Travel Advice from the Experts - Go2Africa

Got a few questions about Africa travel? Take the guesswork out of planning and get the Africa travel advice you need from the safari experts Go2Africa.
http://www.go2africa.com/africa-safari-guide/travel-advice
Africa Travel Tips and Articles - Lonely Planet

Free inspirational Africa travel articles, plus tips, stories, news and advice from expert Lonely Planet travel writers.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/africa/travel-tips-and-articles
Culture Tips for First-Time Travel to Egypt - USA Today

Despite its relative modernization and the thousands of Western tourists who visit every year, the culture of Egypt is still very traditional in many aspects.
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/culture-tips-firsttime-travel-egypt-106384.html

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Africa
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Area	30,370,000 km² (11,730,000 sq mi) (2nd)
Population	1,393,676,444^[1]^[2] (2021; 2nd)
Population density	46.1/km² (119.4/sq mi) (2021)
GDP (PPP)	$8.05 trillion (2022 est; 4th)^[3]
GDP (nominal)	$2.96 trillion (2022 est; 5th)^[4]
GDP per capita	$2,180 (Nominal; 2022 est; 6th)^[5]
Religions	Christianity (49%) Islam (42%) Traditional faiths (8%)^[A] Others (1%)^[6]
Demonym	African
Countries	54 recognized states, 2 partially recognized states, 4 dependent territories
Dependencies	External (4) Bouvet Island French Southern Territories Heard Island and McDonald Islands Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Internal (6+1 disputed) France (Mayotte and Réunion) Italy (Pantelleria and Pelagie Islands) Morocco (Southern Provinces) Portugal (Madeira) Spain (Alboran Island, Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, and Plazas de soberanía) Tanzania (Zanzibar) Yemen (Socotra)
Languages	1250–3000 native languages
Time zones	UTC-1 to UTC+4
Largest cities	Largest urban areas: Cairo Lagos Kinshasa Johannesburg Luanda Khartoum Onitsha Dar es Salaam Abidjan Alexandria Kigali Nairobi Algiers Cape Town Kano Dakar Casablanca Addis Ababa Kampala
^ A: African people often combine the practice of their traditional beliefs with the practice of Abrahamic religions^[7]^[8]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Africa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent. At about 30.2 million km2 (11.7 million sq mi) including adjacent islands, it covers six percent of Earth's total surface area and 20.4 percent of its total land area.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa
26 of the Most Stunning Spots in Africa - CNN Travel

With its expansive landscapes and formidable animal life, the world's second-biggest continent is arguably the best for photographers. Throw in that sense of being in a place that hasn't changed for centuries and sometimes millennia, and you get some of the most inspiring, and inspired, spots on the planet.
http://travel.cnn.com/stunning-african-spots-552779
Africa - Lonely Planet

Something special about Africa touches the soul; it is a continent of 54 immensely diverse countries that is both deeply troubled and profoundly...
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/africa
Safari Adventure Tours - Africa Travel Co

We are an overland safari company that provides adventure tours, wilderness safaris tours, group travel packages and camping trips in Africa.
http://www.africatravelco.com
Best Africa Vacations - Go2Africa

Our best African vacation packages feature a mix of family holidays, romantic getaways and luxury safaris in the best places - South Africa, Kenya and more.
http://www.go2africa.com/best-africa-vacations/best-africa-vacations
Safari 101: What You Need To Know About Travel To Africa - HuffingtonPost

Much of what we know about Africa is what we see in the media, a land of lions and giraffes, war and poverty. The Africa I know and love is a land of beauty and wonder that I have now dedicated my life to sharing with travelers.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-weis/safari-101-what-you-need-to-know-before-africa-travel_b_1634535.html
African Food - CNN Travel

Discover foods in Africa. A list of articles involving dining in Africa.
http://travel.cnn.com/tags/african-food
African Cuisine and Culture - Travel Food and Drink

Learn about African Food, Customs and the best places to visit!
http://travelfoodanddrink.com/africa/
Business Etiquette Tips for South Africa - USA Today

South Africa represents one of the world's most multicultural nations.
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/business-etiquette-tips-south-africa-16196.html
Africa Travel Advice from the Experts - Go2Africa

Got a few questions about Africa travel? Take the guesswork out of planning and get the Africa travel advice you need from the safari experts Go2Africa.
http://www.go2africa.com/africa-safari-guide/travel-advice
Africa Travel Tips and Articles - Lonely Planet

Free inspirational Africa travel articles, plus tips, stories, news and advice from expert Lonely Planet travel writers.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/africa/travel-tips-and-articles
Culture Tips for First-Time Travel to Egypt - USA Today

Despite its relative modernization and the thousands of Western tourists who visit every year, the culture of Egypt is still very traditional in many aspects.
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/culture-tips-firsttime-travel-egypt-106384.html

Africa
Show national borders Hide national borders
Area	30,370,000 km² (11,730,000 sq mi) (2nd)
Population	1,393,676,444^[1]^[2] (2021; 2nd)
Population density	46.1/km² (119.4/sq mi) (2021)
GDP (PPP)	$8.05 trillion (2022 est; 4th)^[3]
GDP (nominal)	$2.96 trillion (2022 est; 5th)^[4]
GDP per capita	$2,180 (Nominal; 2022 est; 6th)^[5]
Religions	Christianity (49%) Islam (42%) Traditional faiths (8%)^[A] Others (1%)^[6]
Demonym	African
Countries	54 recognized states, 2 partially recognized states, 4 dependent territories
Dependencies	External (4) Bouvet Island French Southern Territories Heard Island and McDonald Islands Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Internal (6+1 disputed) France (Mayotte and Réunion) Italy (Pantelleria and Pelagie Islands) Morocco (Southern Provinces) Portugal (Madeira) Spain (Alboran Island, Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, and Plazas de soberanía) Tanzania (Zanzibar) Yemen (Socotra)
Languages	1250–3000 native languages
Time zones	UTC-1 to UTC+4
Largest cities	Largest urban areas: Cairo Lagos Kinshasa Johannesburg Luanda Khartoum Onitsha Dar es Salaam Abidjan Alexandria Kigali Nairobi Algiers Cape Town Kano Dakar Casablanca Addis Ababa Kampala
^ A: African people often combine the practice of their traditional beliefs with the practice of Abrahamic religions^[7]^[8]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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