Perhaps the most colorful and magnificent continent of Africa can be considered.It is rich not only beautiful scenery, incomparable to other corners of the Earth, and a variety of cultures and nationalities.Africa has more than 53 countries.The population is more than 800 million. People.It should be noted that it is the second largest after Eurasia.Let us consider in more detail the structure and states of Africa.
It is a continent of contrasts.Therefore, each country is distinguished by its originality and exoticism.History of Africa was experiencing many of the events.Its territory is formed African kingdom, the colony belonging to Europe and the Independent States.All this is reflected in the life and traditions of its peoples, who number several hundred.
course, to describe all states in Africa, will need a lot of time.But some of them, the largest and most prominent, it is worth considering in more detail.
Ghana.This republic of about 240 thousand sq. Kilometers.This country in West Africa bordered by Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire, and the Atlantic Ocean.The capital of this country is Accra.At the head of the republic is the president, who is elected for four years together with the Parliament.The official language of Ghana is English.Among the population presents the Christians, pagans and Muslims.
One of the most famous states can be called Algeria.It is a country with a republican form of government is located in the north of Africa.The capital it has a similar name.The official language is Arabic.Most of the population - are Muslims.For typical Algerian desert terrain.It has no permanent rivers and borders the Sahara desert.
Some countries in Africa have a very interesting history and culture.These can be attributed to Egypt.This country is very popular with tourists from all over the world due to its historical value.The capital of Egypt is Cairo.About 94 percent of the country is desert.The rest - is the delta of the Nile River, which is the biggest not only in Africa but in the world.At this point, a huge number of attractions.Among them - a few of the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the mosque and the church, the cemetery, "City of the Dead", and various museums.Despite all the public interest in this country, many of its secrets remained an enigma to this day.
There are island nations of Africa.Among them, the Republic of Madagascar, which is located on an island with a similar name.It has a republican form of government.Its nature is unique and untouched.This country is suitable for those who do not like high-class hotels and prefers to merge with nature and explore the flavor of the locals.
One of the major countries is South Africa.It is located in the southern part of the continent.On the territory of this country there are two separate states of Africa: Swaziland and Lesotho.About 80 percent of its population are Christians.This state is characterized by rich flora and fauna.Many plants were introduced into Europe.For example, Gladiolus, geraniums, narcissus.Here there are unique plants that can not be found in other parts of the globe.
African States differ in certain originality, flora and fauna, climate and specific identity.
Africa is the largest desert - the Sahara, as well as two smaller - the Namib and the Kalahari.On the territory of Africa flowing major rivers: the Nile and the Congo.One of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world is also located on this continent.
To know the continent, it is imperative to visit his country.The only way to understand it and feel its spirit.
