Côte D’Ivoire translated to English is “Ivory Coast”, on account of the country being located on the west coast of Africa. Along the coast of Côte D’Ivoire the climate is tropical; however, farther North, the climate becomes dry with very little rain. The terrain in Côte D’Ivoire changes from smooth countryside to the savanna plains in the North. The coast is covered with palm tree evergreen forests, and farther inland there are lush tropical forests. Côte D’Ivoire rises from the Gulf of Guinea, 0 meters above sea level, to Mount Nimba, 5,748 feet in elevation. In about the 19 million people that live in Côte D’Ivoire there are over 60 ethnic groups. These groups are made up of Akan, Voltaique or Gur , Northern Mande, Krou, and Southern Mande.
How did a small band of chiefdoms, barely distinguished from countless others, rise to become a massive trading ground for not only gold, but tradition? The Mali Empire, founded in the 1200s by Mansa Sundiata, was a powerful, influential kingdom that inevitably housed the transfer of countless cultures. Since it was founded atop gold fields, the Empire of Mali quickly established control over trade in Africa. Although there were numerous causes why Mali was a place of cultural exchange, the Empire of Mali’s wealth was the main origin because it constructed the University at Timbuktu, raised the Great Mosque of Djenne, and nourished beneficial trade.
Congo Square is a public space where African slaves gathered, singed, danced, played musical instruments, and practice their belief after the Code Noir of Louisiana was established for Sunday as non-work days for all inhabitants of the French rule colony. Freddie Williams Evans presented the Congo Square as a significant contribution to the survival of African American in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Liberia was the second free black republic but was established by white Americans based on racism.
Richard Turere is a 13 year old boy from Kenya whose backyard is basically Nairobi National park. His father owns cows and since there is no fence in the south part animals such as zebras are able to roam freely. This puts them at risk for being eaten by the lions that too, roam freely. In Richard's culture which belongs to the Maasai people, animals are held on a high pedestal and valued in the same way. As a result of the free-roaming lions engaging in their natural instinct of predation, the livestock of the families began to decrease. Richard took notice and began to stir within himself, hate for the lions. He was not the only one. The morans, or warriors, that protect the people and livestock, were also upset. Richard decided that he was
“Before the war, I had a very simple childhood…..and that changed very quickly” (Ishmael Beah-Child Soldier). Imagine the life of an American child, then think, what was life like for a child in Sierra Leone in 1991?... Abuse and torture, leaving you breathless. A child soldier who thereafter, lives with the emotional effects of war looking for a pathway to humanity. If he survives, the flashbacks will haunt him, yet he journeys on. Welcome to childhood... in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone is a country with much history. It has many historical sites and great mines that contain so much “treasure”. Its economy is still growing and they’re trying to improve themselves. They’re a diverse country with different ethnic groups and languages but socially and culturally they can agree on the way they eat, what type of music they like, and what they do for fun. This country is unique and is growing from the past to a modern future.
Togo The slave coast, Togo has it is roots in slavery. There are also a number of relatively small lakes, the largest of which is Lake Togo, a shallow Lagoon, separated from the ocean by a narrow strip of land. The network of protected areas in Togo covers about twenty eight percent of the national territory. Togo is a country of the West Africa. First Togo, officially the Togolese Republic is bordered by Benin, Burkina Faso and Ghana, and by the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean. Southern Togo's landmass begins with extensive lagoons and mangrove-covered marshes that sweep Northward into savanna (flat grassland) and a wooded plateau.
St. Lucia is a beautiful country. It is a Caribbean island of the Lesser Antilles and is found above Martinique. Even though it is small, St. Lucia is the second biggest Caribbean island, Cuba being the biggest. ‘“The combination of the Pitons against the backdrop of green tropical vegetation and a varying topography combined with a marine foreground gives the area its superlative beauty”’ (“St. Lucia Country Profile”). There is so much to learn about St. Lucia’s stunning geography features, pleasant climate, appreciated government, growing economy, exquisite culture, and marvelous interesting facts.
If I were fortunate enough to receive the scholarship that the “From a Different Perspective” organization, it would be an opportunity of a lifetime if I were able to embark France. If I were given this special opportunity, I would choose to embark Provence – Alpes – Côte d’Azur, a region in Southeastern France and formerly known as Provence. When I am visiting Provence, I will be staying in Marseille, which is the capital of Provence – Alpes – Côte d’Azur. This city is located on the South coast of France, beside the Mediterranean Sea. I am choosing to stay here because of the cultural diversity that surrounds the coastline. I am very interested in being close to the water and the Mediterranean Sea has a very beautiful view. Marseille is the second largest city
Africa, a place of diversity and culture. A land that is filled with beautiful landscape and some of the most inspiring people. We are so taken away by the idea of Africa but we never take the time to soak in the smaller pieces of Africa, the things that make Africa what it is. I decided to take a deeper look into Africa. Togo, a small chunk of land that is filled with breathtaking sites and some of the most interesting culture that sits on the south coast of west Africa.Togo is so small it is often taken for granted. The people of Togo currently live in minor poverty and gain most of their income from exports of cocoa, cotton and coffee. The current population of Togo is 6.18 million. Togo speaks a total of 39 different languages, though a
Chad – landlocked country in Central Africa.[1] It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west. Due to its distance from the sea and its largely desert climate, the country is sometimes referred to as the "Dead Heart of Africa". Chad is divided into three major geographical regions: a desert zone in the north, an arid Sahelian belt in the centre and a more fertile Sudanese savanna zone in the south. Lake Chad, after which the country is named, is the largest wetland in Chad and the second largest in Africa. Chad's highest peak is the Emi Koussi in the Sahara, and N'Djamena, the capital, is the largest city. Chad is home to over
Angola is the seventh largest country in the continent of Africa with much diversity in its culture throughout its areas. Angola is located in the south western part of Africa, along the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. With over 21 million people, Angola many norms and values that are not seen in the United States’ culture.
Let's begin with the landscape of Cameroon. Cameroon is located in central Africa, overhanging the equator. It is at the crossroads of land and water. Cameroon has rainforests with lots of vegetation. It is a very fertile land with lots of animals and wildlife. Something that makes Cameroon special is that it is one country with two distinct climates. In the North, Cameroon has a tropical, light
Building a nation… Slavery, Independence, Constitution, Military coups to Presidential elections! Senior Enlisted leaders, it is important to know that the freedoms we all prefer comes with a cost of sacrifice, bloodshed, and for some, nation before self for democracy. This essay will discuss the background, government, strategic importance, and future direction of Sierra Leone.
Cameroon is in central Africa, between Guinea and Nigeria, sometimes even called the “hinge of Africa” due to its volcanic activity. Its area in comparison to California is only slightly larger- about 475,000 sq km, which makes this a relatively small country. In terms of boundaries, it has about six countries that border it: the Central African Republic, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria. Its terrain is relatively plain, with its coastal plain in the southwest, the dissected plateau near the center, some high mountains westward, and north it has plains.