SOME OF THE FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW
Even a kid can tell, that Africa is the second largest continent in the world with lot's of forest areas and water bodies, that are still in their natural form but not a lot of people know that African also have beautiful cities that can compete equally with some of the cities from the Western. The continent hosts a large diversity of ethnicity, languages and cultures. The environment, historical ties and government systems make the continent different.
Therefore I have decided to present to you some cool photographs of beautiful cities in Africa, pictures that you never get to see on television, pictures of rich and emerging African cities you might want to visit when next you are in the continent.
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
By population, Johannesburg is the largest and wealthiest city in South Africa. Called Africa’s economic powerhouse, this city is also the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa.
LUANDA, ANGOLA.
Africa’s second largest producer of oil. Luanda is the nation’s administrative capital and contains the Country’s main seaport. No other African Country has undergone rapid development like Luanda in the last decade. Luanda is one of the most expensive cities in the world.
TUNIS, TUNISIA.
Tunis is both the capital and the largest city of Tunisia. The greater metropolitan area of Tunis, often referred to as Grand Tunis, holds some 2,700,000 inhabitants. As the capital city of the country, Tunis is the focus of Tunisian political and administrative life; it is also the centre of the country’s commercial activity.
ABUJA, NIGERIA
Nigeria’s capital, Abuja was built in the 80’s before being disposing Lagos as the capital city of the most populous black nation in the world by the administration of General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) in 1991. The city is one of the richest and most expensive in Africa.
PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS
The capital city of Mauritius, Port Louis is one of Africa’s main financial centers. The city is mostly overshadowed by its financial hub, tourism, manufacturing sector, and port facilities. This nation languages include English and French.
NAIROBI, KENYA.
Kenya’s largest city and capital, Nairobi is the most populous city in eastern Africa. It is one of the most leading cities in Africa, both politically and financially (Africa’s 4th largest exchange in terms of trading volume.
AGADIR, MOROCCO.
Capital of Agadir-Ida Ou Tanane province, Agadir is one of the major urban centres of Morocco. The city has been rebuilt after the 1960 earthquake. It is now Morocco’s largest seaside resort; attracting tourists from all over the world.
CAIRO, EGYPT
The home of civilization, Cairo is Egypt’s capital and the largest city in the Middle-East and second-largest in Africa after Lagos. This city was named the “world’s most 24-hour city” in 2011 by Badoo ahead of New York and Paris.
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
If you have ever been to this part of Tanzania, you would fall in love with this beautiful city. It is the former capital, largest and richest city in Tanzania. Dar es Salaam is the major city for business and government of Tanzania.
There are many more cities that make this list but was not included, but my aim is to make sure this part of Africa are made available in the media in order to enlighten people. I hope you all find this interesting.