Mozambique
A Southeast African country with Indian Ocean coastline, recovering from civil war and rich in gas.
Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is known for its pristine beaches and diving.
Mauritania
A Northwest African country with Saharan landscapes, Arab-Berber culture, and iron ore resources.
Nouakchott, Mauritania's capital, is one of the world's newest major cities, founded in 1958.
Madagascar
A large island nation with unique wildlife, vanilla production, and French cultural influences.
Madagascar is home to lemurs found nowhere else on Earth.