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Namibia went green early.
Namibia was the first country in the world to incorporate the protection of the environment into its constitution
Mauritius was the only known habitat of the extinct Dodo bird.
Mauritius was home to a previously unknown species of bird, which the Portuguese named the dodo (simpleton), as they appeared not too bright. However, by 1681, all dodos had been killed by settlers or their domesticated animals.
Ghana was the first black African country to gain independence on March 6, 1957.
Ghana is located on the west coast of Africa, it is bounded on the north by Burkina Faso, on the west by Côte d’Ivoire, on the east by Togo and on the south by the Gulf of Guinea. The capital Accra is situated on the southern coast.
Ethiopia has a five-thousand year record of self-rule—it’s the only African country never to have been colonized.
Ethiopia has a five-thousand year record of self-rule—it’s the only African country never to have been colonized.
The Sahara Desert makes up about 85% of Algeria, Africa’s second largest country.
The Sahara Desert makes up about 85% of Algeria, Africa’s second largest country.
All Somali people are from the same tribe and speak the same language
All Somali people are from the same tribe and speak the same language
The early San tribes of Namibia had no chief or political hierarchy: decisions were made by the entire group, both men and women
The early San tribes of Namibia had no chief or political hierarchy: decisions were made by the entire group, both men and women.
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