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Africa is the second-largest continent, divided into five regions with diverse cultures, tourist attractions, and historical significance. North Africa features ancient sites like the Pyramids, East Africa is known for wildlife and agriculture, West Africa boasts rich traditions, Southern Africa has significant historical landmarks, and Central Africa is rich in biodiversity. In America, North America includes Canada and the U.S. with notable tourist spots, while Central America and the Caribbean consist of several countries with unique cultures, cuisines, and arts.

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Africa is the second-largest continent, divided into five regions with diverse cultures, tourist attractions, and historical significance. North Africa features ancient sites like the Pyramids, East Africa is known for wildlife and agriculture, West Africa boasts rich traditions, Southern Africa has significant historical landmarks, and Central Africa is rich in biodiversity. In America, North America includes Canada and the U.S. with notable tourist spots, while Central America and the Caribbean consist of several countries with unique cultures, cuisines, and arts.

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AFRICAS

General Information

Africa is the second-largest and second-most populous continent, known as the "cradle of
humankind."

The equator divides Africa almost in half, and it includes islands like Madagascar and
Mauritius.

Africa is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the
Atlantic Ocean.

Regions and Key Features

North Africa:

Countries: Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Sudan.

Touristic Features: Pyramids of Giza, Sahara Desert, Marrakech Medina.

Culture: Mix of African, Arab, and Mediterranean influences. Many people speak Arabic and
follow old traditions. Known for spices, markets, and beautiful architecture.

East Africa:

Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia.

Touristic Features: Serengeti National Park, Maasai Mara, Mount Kilimanjaro.

Culture: Known for music, dance, and colorful clothing. Many people grow crops like
coffee, tea, and maize.

West Africa:

Countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra
Leone, Liberia, Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo, Benin, Cape Verde, Mauritania, The Gambia.

Touristic Features: Cape Coast Castle, Mole National Park, Goree Island.
Culture: Rich history, diverse cultures, and vibrant traditions. Known for economic growth,
cultural expression, and natural beauty.

Southern Africa:

Countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini, Lesotho,


Zambia, Malawi.

Touristic Features: Table Mountain, Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park.

Culture: Known for wildlife, historical significance, and strong economy. Important history
from old rock paintings to the fight against apartheid.

Central Africa:

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Central African
Republic, Chad, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon.

Touristic Features: Dzangha Sangha National Park, Mount Cameroon, Waza National Park.

Culture: Rich in rainforests, rivers, and wildlife. Known for ancient kingdoms and traditions.
AMERICA’S
North America

Canada:

National Facts: Canada is larger than the U.S. and has the world's largest supply of fresh
water.

Tourist Spots: Whistler Museum.

Culture: Celebrates Victoria Day and Thanksgiving.

Cuisine: Saskatoon berry, peameal bacon.

Arts and Crafts: Scratch fireworks, flameless sparkles.

United States:

National Facts: Comprises 50 states and 13 original colonies.

Tourist Spots: Grand Canyon, Statue of Liberty, Walt Disney World.

Cuisine: Hamburger, hotdog, apple pie.

Arts and Crafts: Quilting, pottery, woodcarving.

Central America

General Information: Comprises 7 countries (Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El


Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize) with Spanish as the official language and a high
poverty level.

El Salvador:
Tourist Spots: Lake Coatepeque, Playa El Tunco, National Theatre.

Cuisine: Pupusas, tamales.

Arts and Crafts: Woven fabrics, ceramics, De Palma.

Panama:

Unique Feature: You can see the sunrise on the Pacific and set on the Atlantic.

Tourist Spots: Casco Viejo, San Lorenzo Colonial Fort, Panama Canal.

Cuisine: Sancocho, arroz con pollo, ropa vieja.

Arts and Crafts: Panama hat, huacas, Embera & Wounaan crafts.

Nicaragua:

Geography: Located between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea with dramatic terrain of
lakes, volcanoes, and beaches.

Tourist Spots: El Castillo, Corn Islands, Cerro Negro Volcano.

Cuisine: Vigoron, indio viejo, nacatamales.

Arts and Crafts: San Juan River, Madrid, New Segovia.

The Caribbean

General Information: Comprises 13 countries with a population of 44.5 million.

Countries and Capitals:

Antigua and Barbuda – St. John’s

Bahamas – Nassau

Barbados – Bridgetown

Cuba – Havana

Dominica – Roseau
Dominican Republic – Santo Domingo

Grenada – St. George’s

Haiti – Port-au-Prince

Jamaica – Kingston

Saint Kitts and Nevis – Basseterre

Saint Lucia – Castries

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Kingstown

Trinidad and Tobago – Port of Spain

Bahamas:

Currency: Bahamian Dollar.

Independence: Gained independence from the UK on July 10, 1973.

Tourist Spots: Nassau, Exuma Cays, Atlantis.

Culture: Parades, music, dancing, colorful festivals.

Cuisine: Conch fritters, conch chowder.

Arts and Crafts: Straw work, wood carving, jewelry, painting.

Jamaica:

Independence: Gained independence from the UK in 1962.

Currency: Jamaican Dollar.

Tourist Spots: Dunn's River Falls, Negril's Seven Mile Beach, Bob Marley Museum.

Culture: Reggae music, jerk chicken, Rastafarianism.

Cuba:

Language: Spanish (official).

Largest City: Havana.


Tourist Spots: Old Havana, Viñales Valley, Varadero Beach.

Culture: Ropa vieja, the jungle.

Greenland

National Facts: Autonomous territory of Denmark, home to the Greenland Ice Sheet, and
has the lowest population density in the world.

Tourist Spots: Scoresby Sund, Ilulissat Icefjord, Ammassalik Region.

Culture: Inuit traditions and storytelling, Greenlandic language and identity, festivals and
music.

Cuisine: Kiviak, mattak, suaasat.

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