Chapter 9: Modern Africa

First Arab nation to make peace with Israel.

Lome is the capital. It is a place for Voodoo worship

Claim to fame: Home to the highest ski resort & 2nd largest film set

Claim to fame: the U.S.'s first ally

Capital: Abuja

Capital: Yomoussoukro

Mbabane & Lobamba are the capitals of one of the world's last remaining absolute monarchies

Capital: Monrovia

Capital: Accra & the first colony to gain independence after WWII

Capital: Tunis

Claim to fame: Largest cotton producer & started the African Fashion Festival

Nairobi is the capital of car free Lamu Island and the Safari

Africa's oldest republic, home to the freed slaves from America, & first woman president in Africa

Known for creating unique coffins for prominent people

Kinshasa (Capital) & a young democracy

Maputo, where people drive on the left side of the road while playing the marimba

Kampala is the capital of the young country that likes to eat Rolex

Capital: Cairo. Claim to fame: Aswan High Dam & Suez Canal

Addis Ababa is the place for Runners.

Three capitals rule over this industrial country that is home to the largest meteor scar.

Capital: Rabat

Dar es Salaam is the capital of the country with the Serengeti National Park

This country is 7 years behind.

Lusaka is the capital of the country famed for Victoria Falls and political stability.

Claim to Fame: Started the Arab Spring Revolution & Home to El Jem

Claim to Fame: Home to the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace (largest church building)

"Giant of Africa", scrabble, & twins

Maseru is the capital of the only country in the world to be completely surrounded by another country.

Capital: Ouagadougou