Category: Places

Ekurhuleni

Ekurhuleni is a metropolitan municipality that forms the local government of the East Rand region of Gauteng, a large suburban region east of Johannesburg. Ekurhuleni means "place of peace" in XiTsonga.

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Alkebulan

Ancient name of Africa, meaning 'mother of mankind'/'garden of eden'.

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Nampula

Northern transportation hub and gateway to Ilha de Moçambique.

Nampula's Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima is a regional landmark.

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Beira

Indian Ocean port city with Portuguese colonial heritage.

Beira's Macuti Lighthouse offers panoramic views of the coastline.

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Dire Dawa

Commercial hub with distinctive architecture blending Ethiopian and French styles.

Dire Dawa's Kezira district features unique arcaded buildings.

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Gondar

Former imperial capital with medieval castles and churches.

Gondar's Fasil Ghebbi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Touba

Holy city of Mouride Sufism with the Great Mosque of Touba.

Touba's Grand Magal pilgrimage attracts over 2 million visitors annually.

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Saint-Louis

Former colonial capital with distinctive French-Creole architecture.

Saint-Louis' Jazz Festival is West Africa's oldest music festival.

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Aswan

Nubian cultural center with granite quarries and Philae Temple.

Aswan's High Dam created Lake Nasser, Africa's largest reservoir.

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Luxor

Open-air museum of ancient temples and tombs on the Nile River.

Luxor's Karnak Temple complex covers over 200 acres.

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