Impressing Africa - the land of contrasts

4/12/2018

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Culture Story: Impressing Africa - the land of contrasts

Africa is often described as the continent of wild animals and indigenous tribes. Is it true today?

#1 There is no technical progress in Africa

It is commonly thought that all countries in Africa are underdeveloped. However, the real situation is not so bad as we might think. 90% of African people use phones and there are specialists who develop their own applications and gadgets. Communication technologies are widely used by young people. Besides, South Africa produces more than 500,000 automobiles a year.

#2 Africa is a hot desert

The first word that comes to mind when you hear "Africa" is a "desert". Actually, there are rainforests, savannas, waterfalls, a famous Mount Kilimanjaro and other peaks on the continent. Africa has different types of climate zones: the highest temperatures are in desert areas, the coolest are across the south and in mountainous areas.

#3 Only dark-skinned people live in Africa

People of different skin colors and cultures live in Africa. It is the result of social and political migration of people from Asia and Europe.

#4 You can meet free-roaming wild animals in Africa

Watching films and cartoons about Africa we are sure that a wild animal can easily attack people. However, today most of the wild animals live in national parks.

#5 Africa has no cultural heritage

It is often thought that African countries lack cultural heritage, though it is not true. Africa can be called "the cradle of civilization". For example, in Kenya alone, there are more than 200 architectural monuments.

#6 Africa is the poorest continent

Many people who come to Africa are very surprised to see shopping centers and comfortable recreation areas. Of course, there are countries that live below the poverty line, but their number is not so big as many people think.

#7 All Africans live in huts

Actually, that is not exactly true. Africa is one of the fastest growing continents in the world, there are a lot of apartment buildings and business centers under construction. Every year a large number of tourists choose this destination. The level of service is constantly improving as well as tourism infrastructure. It is a perfect combination of comfort and wild nature.

#8 People here suffer from hunger

We often see starving people in films and photographs and think that this is true for the whole continent. Today, hunger is not a common problem for African countries. Tourist destinations have no food shortages. In general, the problem is connected not with the existence of enough food but with the access to food.

#9 There is a lack of drinking water in Africa

This problem is crucial for Africa but not for all its countries. Tourist areas have enough drinking water and other beverages.

Africans are very hospitable. You may not be offered a deluxe suite, but a warm welcome is almost guaranteed! Have you ever been to Africa? Share your experience in comments!

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25 Comments

ninakamwene

Thank you for a favorable account of Africa. It is a continent just like Europe with many countries 54?. I am a native of Kenya and we have technology and beautiful animals, food and culture. A safari from Mt. Kenya to Mt. Kilimanjaro will show you all the animals in Africa. I took my daughter on this safari.

ninakamwene

I am an African and a native of Kenya and I am grateful for educating Quiz Folks on my Continent with 54 different countries Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya 2nd and 3rd tallest in the world. Finally, as a continent it is has every resource to be 100% independent if not for corrupt and greedy leaders. Viva Africa! Oh I forgot "Lucy" the 3.2 million year old human found in E. Africa.

Ilias Tsiabardas

I been in Ethiopia for more than 8 years and in my vacation time I visited few other countries in Africa. And I know they are a beautiful people and I have a great respect for them !!!!!!

Ian Swindale

We have our problems in Africa but tell me where there are no problems - Utopia simply does not exist.

billyboy915

Derald, Check out Damon's organization, Water.org which has empowered 10 million people with access to safe water and sanitation through affordable financing.

Corrie Oosthuizen

Proud to be from Africa!!!

Cheryl McMeekin

Great info

Elsy O. Stromberg

I think of Africa as jungle, never desert.

werma

Going on a safari in Africa was always on my bucket list. It finally became a reality for out 50th wedding anniversary.

Jeff Leonard

I have been to Africa and stayed in Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls what an amazing experience white water rafting and boogie boarding the The Zambezi river rappelling the falls canyons but I declined the jump swing of 300ft cliff for a beer in the Devils whirlpool! I also went for a sunset cruise but declined to be picked up to go there as I wanted to ride my mountain bike there…. It turned out to be a wildlife elephant trail and after an encounter with a courteous troop of baboons…. They all stepped off the track to the left one by one! ….. I decided to take the bus home😳 and live to tell the tail!

Betty Wiendels

ine eilander, My uncle Jo and his wife Minnie used to live in Durham, South Africa in the 1970s. Right now, my niece Lisa is on the mission with other young people in South Africa for 3 months.

Paulette Arnold

Good information. I would like to have seen more. Thank you.

Jennie Rippon

My most memorable holiday was spent in Kenya. The people were fantastic and friendly, the hotels were superb, above our expectations, and the Mara was just the incredible experience I had hoped for.