TPC1 Lesson 2 AFRICA

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Preliminaries
I. Lesson Number 6
II. Lesson Title THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA
III. Brief Introduction This lesson will talk about the second largest of the world’s
of the Lesson seven continents – Africa. The countries under each region will
be named together with some of its national information like
capital, languages, religions and currency. Interesting places to
visit will be provided in some of the major tourist destinations.
IV. Lesson Objectives At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to :
1. Name all the countries that belong to the various regions
in Africa.
2. Demonstrate a mastery on identifying the location of
each African country on the map.
3. Describe the touristic features of the regions in Africa
4. Identify the important facts about the countries in each
region.
Lesson Proper
I. Getting Started
● Refer to LMS
II. Discussion
Africa is the second largest continent in the world. It is the home of the world’s largest
desert, the Sahara Desert, and the longest river, the Nile River. Most of the African countries
has been ruled by the Europeans like British, French, and Portuguese. There are about 54
countries in this continent. It is divided into the following:
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1. North Africa
2. East Africa
3. West Africa
4. Central Africa
5. Southern Africa
Countries 54 countries
Largest Algeria
country
Smallest Seychelles
country
Languages Arabic, French, English, Portuguese, Swahili, Berber,
and other African indigenous languages.
Highest Peak Mt. Kilimanjaro

Longest River Nile River
North Africa
North Africa consist of countries situated in northernmost portion of the African

continent. People of the north are mainly Islam believers, and they speak Arabic. Also, North
Africa is inhabited by Berber people who speak Berber language. Arabic and Berber language
are two of the principal languages in the region.
Algeria
Capital Algiers
Language Arabic and Berber
Currency Dinar
Carrier Air Algerie (AH)
International Airports Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) also called Algiers
International Airport.
Famous Destinations and The country has 7 UNESCO-inscribed World Heritage sites
Attractions such as:
● Al Qal’a of Beni Hammad – will give a glimpse of the
ruins of the first capital of Hammadid Emirs
● Djemila or Cuicul – shows remnants of the ancient
Roman colonial time
● Kasbah of Algiers
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● M’Zab Valley
● Timgad
● Tipasa
● Tassili n’Ajjer
Egypt
Capital Cairo
Currency Pound
Carrier EgyptAir (MS)
Important Facts
● Bounded by Libya and Israel
● An isthmus connects Egypt with western Asian region.
● It is one of the most visited states in Africa
● A country home to only standing seven ancient wonders

of the world, the Pyramids of Egypt and Sphinx.
● The country offers diverse types of tourism attractions,
mainly cultural or heritage tourism.
● It has been one of the sites included in the Holy Land
Pilgrimage
● People has a welcoming attitude.
● Egyptians do place a great value on respect for family

and place of worship or sacred places.
Some Egyptians Phrases
● Thank you – shukran
● You’re welcome – Afwan or el’afw
● No – La’
● Yes – Iwa (Away) or naima
● Hello – Maharba (informal)
● Nice to meet you or welcome - Ahlan (and its response

is Ahlan wa sahlan)
● God willing – Inshallah
● Go with safety and may God make you safe – Ma’a

ssalama and Allah yisallimak
● Cairo – offers a great deal of activities and tourism sites
like leisure, art galleries, cultural centers, Cairo Opera
House, and shopping centers.
Morocco
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Capital Rabat
Currency Dirham
Language Moroccan Arabic, Berber and French
Carrier Royal Air Maroc (AT)
International Airports Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Important Facts
● Casablanca is the largest and main port city.
● Major economic industries are agriculture and tourism.
●
Site and Attractions
● UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Attractions are:
o Medina of Fez - an old city with the best
conserved historic towns reflecting Arab-Muslim
world. It comprises several monumental
structures, founded in the 9th century.
o Medina of Marrakesh
o Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
o Historic City of Meknes
o Archaeological Site of Volubilis
o Medina of Tetouan
o Medina of Essaouira
o Portuguese City of Mazagan
o Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City: A
shared heritage.
Libya
Capital Tripoli
Currency Dinar
Language Arabic and Berber
Carrier Libyan Airlines (LN)
Religion Islam
Important Facts
● A nation in North Africa neighborhood by Algeria, Chad,
Egypt, Niger, Sudan, and Tunisia.
● Home of the Archaeological Site of Cyrene, a former
city in the Hellenic world, which is also a UNESCO site.
Sudan
Capital Khartoum
Currency Pound
Carrier Sudan Airways (SD)
Important Facts
● A surrounded by the countries of Chad, Central African
Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya and South
Sudan.
● The state name originated from the Arabic word “bilad-
as-sudan,” which means “Land of the Black (people)
● Khartoum translates as “elephant’s trunk”.
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● It is the home of the three UNESCO sites – Gebel

Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region,
Archaeological Sites of the which Island of Meroe, and
Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay –
Mukkawar Island Marine National Park.
Tunisia
Capital Tunisia
Language Arabic
Currency Dinar
Carrier Tunisair (TU)
Major Airport Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
East Africa
Burundi
● Gitega is the capital
● Franc is the currency
● Air Burundi (8Y) is the carrier.
● A landlocked country
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● Its neighboring countries are Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania.
● Bujumbura is the largest city and the previous capital.
● The languages spoken are Kirundi, considered as the official language of the country
together with French and English
● Lake Tanganyika is a famous attraction.
Comoros
● Moroni is the capital
● Franc is the currency
● Air Comoros (O5) is the carrier.
● An island nation found in the east coast of Africa
● The largest island of the country is Grande Comore (Ngazidja)
● Mount Karthala, an active volcano is the highest peak.
● The main entry point is though Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH)
Djibouti
● Djibouti is the capital
● Djibouti Franc (FDJ) is the monetary unit of the country
● Air Djibouti (IV) is the carrier
● Country bounded by Eritrea to the north and Ethiopia to the west, and Somalia to the
south.
● Previously known as French Somaliland.
● The languages spoken are French, Arabic, and Somali.
● Day Forest National Park and Lake Assal are some of the famous attractions.
Eritrea
● Asmara is the capital
● Nakfa is the currency
● Eritrean Airline (B8) is the carrier
● Neighborhood countries are Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Sudan.
● Language spoken are Tigrinya, Arabic, and English.
● The present religious affiliations consist of Muslim, Eritrea Orthodox, Roman Catholic,
Protestants, traditional beliefs and other Christian’s religions.
● The Dahlak Marine National Park is one of the famous attraction.
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Ethiopia
● Addis Ababa is the capital which means “new flower” in Amharic word.
● Birr is the currency
● Flag carrier is Ethiopian Airlines (ET).
● A landlocked country.
● The entry port is the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
● A visit to the country must include going to Simien Mountains National Parks, Omo
National Park and River, Blue Nile Falls, Church of St. George, and Danakil Desert.
Kenya
● Nairobi is the capital
● Shilling is the currency.
● Kenya Airways (KQ) is the carrier
● A country neighborhood by Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, and Ethiopia.
● It offers natural and historical attractions like Uhuru Park (Nairobi’s National Park), the
National Railway Museum, and Karen Blixen Museum.
● Other parks to visit in the country are Maasai Mara Reserve, known for its annual
wildebeest migrations; Lake Nakuru National Park;, and Amboseli National Park.
● The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) serves as the gateway to the capital.
Madagascar
● Antananarivo, formerly called Tananarive, is the nation’s capital.
● Ariary is the currency
● Air Madagascar (MD) is the carrier
● The fourth largest island in the world.
● It was formerly known as Malagasy Republic.
● The country is popular for its endemic flora and fauna like the Baobab, which is called
“bottle tree” due to its likeness to a bottle. “Reniala” (mother of forest) is another
nickname for this tree.
● Lemurs are primates that are endemic on the island; these species can be seen in the
natural reserves and parks of the country.
● National Parks to visit are Bemaraha National Park and Zahamena National Park.
● While visiting the country’s national parks, it is advisable to observe the visitors code of
conduct; for example, do not litter and avoid feeding the animals.
● It is also recommended to dress appropriately and modestly.
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● Rice and Zebu are two distinct symbols of the Malagasy culture. Rice is the staple food
of the country while Zebu represents their culture. It is the main ingredient of the zazu
romazava (national dish). It is served with rice, tomato sauce, and broth.
Malawi
● Lilongwe is the capital, home of Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary
● Kwacha is the currency
● Malawian Airlines (3W) is the carrier
● Neighborhood countries are Mozambique and Zambia.
● Some of the tourist attractions are Liwonde National Park, Chimwenya Game Park, and
the UNESCO sites Chongoni Rock-Art Area, Lake Malawi National Park, and Nyika
National Park, the oldest and largest freshwater park.
● The gateway to the country is through Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)
Mauritius
● Capital – Port Louis
● Air Mauritius (MK) – flag carrier
● A tropical country in Africa colonized by the French and the British and was named after
the Dutch Prince Maurice Van Nassau.
● Aapravasi Ghat is a UNESCO site which is located in Port Louis.
● The country is accessible through Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

(MRU)
● People are mainly practitioners of the Christian faith, and their official language is
English while French and Creole are also spoken.
● Mauritius offers a lot of beaches and diving experience to its visitors.
● Belle Mare, Bras d’Eau, Roches Noires, Poste Lafayette, and Blue Bay are some of the
beaches to visit.
● An endemic flightless bird called “Dodo” can also be found in the country.
Rwanda
● Kigali - capital
● One of the smallest countries in Africa that was formerly called Ruanda.
● The capital is the main entry point through Kigali International Airport (KGL) which is
the hub of its national flag carrier, Rwanda Air (WB)
● The official languages are Kinyarwanda, French, and English.
● Most of the people believe in Christian faith, mainly Roman Catholic and Protestants.
Islam and other indigenous beliefs are also practiced.
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● The country’s culture and history can be appreciated by visiting Kigali Cultural Village,
Rwanda Art Museum, and Kigali Genocide Memorial.
● Volcanoes National Park, Akage National Park, Nyungwe Forest, and Akagera National
Parks are some of the famous natural resources of the country.
Seychelles
● Victoria - capital
● An archipelagic nation, is the home of Aldabra Atoll and Valle de Mai Nature Reserve,
two of UNESCO’s sites.
● Mahe Island is the largest island in the country.
● The island nation offers a wide range of tourist attractions such as island nature
reserves, marine national parks, monuments, and local arts and crafts.
● It is advisable that tourists should choose to stay in licensed tourism establishments.
● Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion though Islam, Protestantism, and

Hinduism are practiced too.
● The languages spoken are French, English, and Creole.
● Some of the useful Creole words that visitors can use during their stay in the country are
the following:
o Hello – Bonzour
o Goodbye – Orevwar
o Thank you – Mersi
o No – Non
o Yes – Wi
o Please – Silvouple
o What is this? – Kisisa
o I like it – Mon Kontan
Somalia
● Neighboring countries are Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti.
● It is also known as the “Land of the Somali”.
● The capital is Mogadishu.
● Somali Shilling is its monetary unit.
● Somali, the people of Somalia, are mostly believers of Islamic faith.
South Sudan
● One of the youngest nations in Africa surrounded by Central African Republic, Ethiopia,
Kenya, Sudan, Uganda, and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
● Juba is the state capital, can be accessed by its gateway, the Juba International
Airport (JUB).
● The languages spoken are English, Dinka, Nuer, Zander, and other indigenous
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languages.
● It boasts national parks such as Bandinglio National Park, Boma National park, Southern
National Park, and Nimule National Park.
Tanzania
● The home of the tallest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro.
● The capital is Dodoma
● The monetary unit is Tanzanian Shilling
● The gateway is through Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located in Dar Es
Salaam, the largest city of the country.
● Kiswahili and English are the languages spoken by its people
Uganda
● A landlocked country surrounded by Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya,
Rwanda, South Sudan, and Tanzania.
● Kampala is the capital and the location of the country’s main international airport, the
Entebbe International Airport (EBB), which serves the hub of the national flag carrier,
the Uganda Airlines (UR).
● English and Swahili are the languages spoken.
● It has several national parks that visitors can experience, which include Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest
National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park.
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Benin
● Formerly named “Dahomey”.
● Nigeria, Niger Burkina Faso, and Togo are its neighboring countries.
● The constitutional capital is Porto-Novo, which means “new port” in Portuguese.
● The seat of government is Cotonou, meaning “by the river of death” in the native Fon
language
Burkina Faso
● Formerly known as Upper Volta or Republic of Upper Volta.
● The country’s name means “Land of the Honest (Incorruptible) Men”.
● Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Niger bordered this landlocked state.
● Ouagadougou is the nation’s capital.
● French is identified as their official language though native African languages are widely
spoken.
Cape Verde or Cabo Verde

● An archipelagic island country.
● Praia, which means literally “beach” in Portuguese, is the capital and the largest city
situated in the island of Santiago.
● Tourist attractions like black and sand beaches, street art and architecture, trekking,
trails, water sports, and volcanic landscapes are just few reasons why tourists should
visit this beautiful island.
Cote D’Ivoire or Ivory Coast

● Yamoussoukro is its legislative capital and Abidjan as its largest city and the
administrative capital.
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● French is recognized as the official language.
● Ivory Coast takes pride of its heritage sites that was inscribed on the UNESCO lists
categorized as natural and cultural such as Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, Comoe
National Park, Tai National Park, and Historic Town of Grand-Bassam.
Gambia
● Coined as the “Smiling Coast of Africa”, which is due to the Gambian warm and friendly
character.
● The English-speaking country recognizes Fula, Jola, Mandinka, Serahuli, and Wolof as
their major languages.
● The gateway to the country is through Banjul International Airport that can be found in
the country’s capital.
● Banjul is the nation’s capital.
● Gambia offers bird watching, surfing, sports fishing, and relaxation to its visitors.
● Tourist can try hair braiding and Gambian wrestling, a traditional sport of the country.
Ghana
● A country once identified as the “Gold Coast”.
● Accra is Ghana’s capital and largest city.
● It boasts its forts and castles that are inscribed in the World Heritage List like the castles
of Cape Coast, St. George’s d’Elmina, and Cristiansborg castles, and the forts of Good
Hope at Senya Beraku, Patience at Apam, Amsterdam at Abandzi, St. Jago at Elmina,
and San Sebastian at Shama.
Guinea
● Formerly known as French Guinea.
● Conakry (Konakry) is the largest and capital city.
● The international airport that serves the capital is Conakry International Airport (CKY),
also known as Gbessia International Airport.
● French is considered as the official language while indigenous languages such as
Malinke, Kissi, Toma, Fula, and Kpelle are considered as their national languages.
Guinea-Bissau
● Formerly colonized by the Portuguese.
● Bissau is the nation’s capital and port city.
● The languages spoken are Portuguese, Crioulo, a Portuguese-based language. And

other native African languages.
Liberia
● Monrovia is the capital and the largest city, and was named after the 5 th president of the
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USA, James Monroe.

● English is considered as the official language.
● Some of the famous tourist attractions are: Liberia National Museum, Kandeja National
and Cultural Centre, Lake Piso, Sapo National Park, and Kpe-Tawe Waterfalls.
Mali
● It shares borders with Algeria, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Niger, and Senegal.
● Bamako is its largest and capital city.
● The country is the home of some UNESCO site such as Old Towns of Djenne, Timbuktu,
Tomb of Askia, and Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dragons)
Mauritania
● A nation in northwestern Africa.
● Nouakchott is its capital.
● Majority of the people speak Arabic, the country’s official and national language.
● Most of the people are believers of Islam faith, the principal religion of the country.
Niger
● Bounded by Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, and Nigeria.
● Niamey is the capital.
● It presents interesting cultural and historical sites such as Centre Cultural Oumarou
Ganda, Centre Cultural France – Nigerian, and National Museum.
Nigeria
● Shares border with Chad, Benin, Cameroon, and Niger
● Once colonized by Britain.
● Its federal capital is Abuja while Lagos, its former capital, and is still the economic
capital.
● English is the nation’s official language.
● Boasts its distinct ecological sites and ecotourism attractions.
● Here are some of the national parks: Chad Basin, Cross River, Gashaka-Gumti,
Kamuku, Kainji Lake, Okomu, and Old Oyo.
Senegal
● The country is bordered by Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and Mauritania.
● Dakar is the capital.
● Senegalese are predominantly Muslim.

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● Numerous languages are spoken, but French is the official.
● The country holds natural and cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Djoudj
National Bird Sanctuary, Niokolo-Koba National Park, Island of Goree, Island of Saint-
Louis, Stone Circles of Senegambia, Saloum Delta, and Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula
and Bedik Cultural Landscapes.
Sierra Leone
● A country known unofficially as Salone.
● Freetown is the capital and the port city, which is known for its historical and coastal
beauty.
● It can be accessed through Freetown International Airport (FNA), also known as
Lungi International Airport, the main gateway to the country and the headquarter of the
national flag carrier, Sierra Leone Airways.
Togo
● The home to the UNESCO World Heritage site Koutammakou, the Land of the
Batammariba.
● Lome is the country’s capital
● Its currency is West African Franc (CFA)
● The multilingual country recognizes French as its official language.
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Angola
● The country rests on the west coastline of southern Africa.
● The capital is Luanda, which serves as the site of Angola’s main air and sea ports – the
Angola International Airport (LAD) and Luanda port.
● Other major seaports include Port Amboim, Namibe, Lobito, and Benguela
● Portuguese has significantly contributed to the culture of the people of Angola, as

revealed in their religion and official language.
● Most of the Angolans are Roman Catholic and speak Portuguese.
● Other indigenous languages: Bakongo, Awanbo, Chokune, and Ovimbundu.
Botswana
● A country bounded by Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and South Africa.
● This landlocked country’s capital is Gaborone, known for its game reserve in the city.
Gaborone Game Reserve is the prime national game reserve located in the capital city.
Other places of interest in the city include: Kgale Hill, Thapong Visual Arts, National
Stadium, and Three Chiefs Monument.
● There are other game reserves or national parks that make Botswana an interesting
place to visit; there are Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi, and Okavango Delta.
● The gateway to the country is the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) that is
situated in the capital.
● Air Botswana (BP) is the national flag carrier.
● English is the major language while Setswana is the national language.
Lesotho
● Formerly known as Basutoland
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● Lesotho means “Land of the Sesotho Speakers”.
● Its capital is Maseru.
● Sesotho and English are the languages spoken.
Mozambique
● A nation bordered by Eswatini, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
● Maputo is the country’s capital, and was previously named as Lourenco Marques.
● Maputo International Airport (MPM), also known as Mavalene International Airport, lies
in the capital and serves as the main hub of LAM Mozambique Airlines (TM).
● The national parks are Maputo Special Reserve, Bazaruto National Park, and
Gorongosa National Park.
● Mozambique island is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
South Africa
● It comprises nine provinces: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal,
Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, and Western Cape.
● There are three capital cities, namely Pretoria (administrative capital), Bloemfontein
(judicial capital), and Cape Town (legislative capital).
● It offers enticing tourist attractions such as Kruger National Park, one of the most well-
known nature and wildlife game reserves in Africa. It offers a chance to see and
appreciate the Big Five game animals – buffalos, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinos.
● Other national parks in the country are Addo Elephant National Park, Madikwe Game
Reserve, Vredefort Dome, Taung Fossil Site, Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain, and
Robben Island.
● The three international gateways are OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in
Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), and King Shaka
International Airport (DUR) in Durban.
● The leading national flag carrier is South African Airways (SA).
Namibia
● Windhoek is the largest and the capital city. It houses the country’s national monument
and historical buildings such as Windhoek Central Railway Station, Old Windhoek
cemeteries, Alte Feste, and Von Francois Fort (Khomas Hochland, Windhoek).
● The country also offers numerous national parks such as Bwawata National Park, Cape
Cross Seal Reserve, Daan Viljoen Game Park, Doron National Park, Etosha National
Park, Waterberg Plateau National Park, and Tsau Khaeb National Park.
● Most of the people are Christians and speak English, German and other native
languages.
Eswatini
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● Also known as Swaziland.
● The name of the state means “Land of the Swazis”.
● It has two recognized capitals; Mbabane is the administrative capital and the largest city
best known for the souvenir products while Lobamba is the legislative capital
● Some of the places to visit include Mbuluzi Game Reserve, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary,
Mlawula Nature Reserve, Hlane Royal National Park, and Swazi Market.
● The monetary unit used in the country is Swazi Lilangeni.
● The main gateway is King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), and the national flag
carrier is Eswatini Airline (SA).
Zambia
● Bordered by the countries Angola, Botswana, Congo DR, Malawi, Mozambique,
Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
● Got its name from the Zambezi River.
● English is the national language.
● Football is the national game.
● Some of the suggested places are the natural wonder of Victoria Falls, Kafue National
Park, Nsumbu National Park, Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, Luzaka National Park,
Kasanka National Park, Liuwa National Park, Lochinvar National Park, and Lower
Zambezi.
● The international airports are Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport in Livingstone (LVI),
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka (LUN), Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe
in Ndola (NLA), and Mfuwe International Airport (MFU)
Zimbabwe
● Country surrounded by Botswana, South Africa, and Zambia.
● It is formerly known as Rhodesia.
● Harare is the country’s capital where the main point of entry lies – the Robert Gabriel
Mugabe International Airport (HRE), formerly known as Harare International Airport.
● Some of the attractions in the capital city are: Lake Chivero Recreational Park, Wild is
Life Animal Sanctuary, Chiremba Balancing Rocks, Mbizi Game Park, and Mukuvisi
Woodlands.
● Visitors should also not forget to visit the Victoria Falls also called the “Smoke that
thunders”, Mana Pools National Park, and the Great Zimbabwe in Masvingo.
CENTRAL AFRICA
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Cameroon
● Bordered by Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria
● The capital is Yaounde while Doula is the largest city.
● French and English are the recognized official languages.
● The international airports serving the country are Yaounde Nsimalen International
Airport (NSI), Doula International Airport (DLA), and Garoua International Airport
(GOU) while the state carrier is Cameroon Airlines Corporation or Comair-Co (QC).
Central African Republic

● Landlocked countries with Cameroon, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo –
South Sudan, the Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan are the neighboring
countries.
● Bangui M’Poko International Airport (BGF) serves as the main gateway to the
country.
● Bangui is the capital and the largest city.
● The home of the two UNESCO sites: Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park and
Sangha Trinational.
Chad
● Countries bordered by Libya, Sudan, Central Africa Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, and
Niger.
● N’Djamena is the capital and the largest city.
● N’Djamena International Airport is the country’s sole international airport.
● The country practices religious freedom.
● Home of UNESCO site: Lake of Ounianga and Ennedi Massif, a natural and cultural
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landscape.
● Other tourist attractions are Lake Chad and Chad National Museum.
Congo Republic
● Also called Congo-Brazzaville.
● The capital is Brazzaville
● The languages spoken are English and French.
Congo
● The second largest country in the African continent and was formerly known as Zaire.
● Kinshasa, or known as Leopoldville before, is the capital and the largest city.
● Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as bird watching, hiking, and wildlife watching.
● Interesting national parks to explore are:

o Virunga National Park (UNESCO)
o Kahuzi-Biega National Park (UNESCO)
o Salonga National Park (UNESCO)
o Garamba National Park (UNESCO)
o Maiko National Park
o Odzala-Kokoua National Park
o Noubale Ndoki National Park
● The principal gateway is the N’djili International Airport (FIF), also known as Kinshasa
International Airport.
● Congo Airways (8Z) is the flag carrier.
Equatorial Guinea
● Denoted as EQG and was previously colonized by Spain.
● Its neighboring countries are Cameroon and Gabon.
● The country consists of Rio Muni, also known as Continental Equatorial Guinea, and
other small islands.
● The capital city is Malabo, which is located in the island of Bioko.
Gabon
● The capital and largest city is Libreville, where the main international airport is located
– the Libreville Leon M’ba International Airport (LBV).
● Gabon Airlines (GY) is the flag carrier.
● Some of the places of interest are Akanda National Park, Moukalaba-Doudou National
Park, Cathedrale Saint Pierre, and Cathedrale Saint Louis.
Sao Tome and Principe

● An island country in the Gulf of Guinea and was a former Portuguese colony.
COMMUNICATION, INC.
Quezon R4A
● It consists of two major islands: Sao Tome and San Antonio.
● The main access is through Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) located in the
capital, Sao Tome.
● San Antonio is the largest city situated in the Principe Island.
● The official language is Portuguese.
● The places to visit include Obo National Parks; Lagoa Azul, which is famous for
snorkeling; Bom Bom Island Resort; and Cascata de Sao Nicolau.
III. Application (Performance Task -40%)

● Refer to LMS
IV. Assessment (Written Works-30%)
● Refer to LMS
V. Reflection (Performance Task -40%)
● Refer to LMS
VI. References
Donesa, L. et al. (2020). Global Culture and Tourism Geography. Manila, Philippines: REX Book
Store
Angeles, M. (2021). Global Culture and Tourism Geography. Manila, Philippines: EDRIC Publishing
Valenzuela, E. (2016). World Geography (with Geo-Politics) www.googlebooks
Prepared by:
AMOR M. BIGALBAL, MSTM

Instructor
Reviewed by: Approved by:
DIANA GRACIA T. EVANGELISTA,PhD. JESS JAY M. SAJISE, DBA

Program Head, School of Tourism and Hospitality Vice President of Academic Affairs External
Management

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CSTC COLLEGE OF SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY AND

SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Highest Peak Mt. Kilimanjaro

North Africa consist of countries situated in northernmost portion of the African

● An isthmus connects Egypt with western Asian region.

● It is one of the most visited states in Africa

● A country home to only standing seven ancient wonders

● Egyptians do place a great value on respect for family

● You’re welcome – Afwan or el’afw

● Yes – Iwa (Away) or naima

● Hello – Maharba (informal)

● Nice to meet you or welcome - Ahlan (and its response

● Go with safety and may God make you safe – Ma’a

● Major economic industries are agriculture and tourism.

● It is the home of the three UNESCO sites – Gebel

● Franc is the currency

● Air Burundi (8Y) is the carrier.

● Bujumbura is the largest city and the previous capital.

● Franc is the currency

● Air Comoros (O5) is the carrier.

● An island nation found in the east coast of Africa

● The largest island of the country is Grande Comore (Ngazidja)

● Mount Karthala, an active volcano is the highest peak.

● Djibouti Franc (FDJ) is the monetary unit of the country

● Air Djibouti (IV) is the carrier

● The languages spoken are French, Arabic, and Somali.

● Nakfa is the currency

● Eritrean Airline (B8) is the carrier

● Neighborhood countries are Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Sudan.

● Language spoken are Tigrinya, Arabic, and English.

● Birr is the currency

● Flag carrier is Ethiopian Airlines (ET).

● Shilling is the currency.

● Kenya Airways (KQ) is the carrier

● A country neighborhood by Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, and Ethiopia.

● Ariary is the currency

● Air Madagascar (MD) is the carrier

● The fourth largest island in the world.

● It was formerly known as Malagasy Republic.

● Kwacha is the currency

● Malawian Airlines (3W) is the carrier

● Neighborhood countries are Mozambique and Zambia.

● Air Mauritius (MK) – flag carrier

● The country is accessible through Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

● Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion though Islam, Protestantism, and

● It is also known as the “Land of the Somali”.

● The capital is Mogadishu.

● Somali Shilling is its monetary unit.

● Somali, the people of Somalia, are mostly believers of Islamic faith.

● The capital is Dodoma

● The monetary unit is Tanzanian Shilling

● The constitutional capital is Porto-Novo, which means “new port” in Portuguese.

● The country’s name means “Land of the Honest (Incorruptible) Men”.

● Ouagadougou is the nation’s capital.

Cape Verde or Cabo Verde

Cote D’Ivoire or Ivory Coast

● French is recognized as the official language.

● Accra is Ghana’s capital and largest city.

● Conakry (Konakry) is the largest and capital city.

● Bissau is the nation’s capital and port city.

● The languages spoken are Portuguese, Crioulo, a Portuguese-based language. And

USA, James Monroe.