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Chic African Culture Africa Factbook

Did you know?

1. No African country names begin with the letters F, H, I, J, O, P, Q, V, W, X, or Y.

2. Africa is surrounded by water but by definition Africa is not an island because Africa is a continent.

3. The Republic of the Congo is one of the most urbanized countries in Africa.

The Man Who Never Lied African Folktale

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The Man Who Never Lied African Folktale African folktale The Man Who Never Lied is a wonderful African folktale . African folktales are stories forming part of an oral storytelling tradition shaped by the tongues of African elders passed down from one generation to the next. The Man Who Never Lied African Folktale Explore and Understand Africa Through Her Food and Culture 5-31-2013 Folktales reflect the morals, superstitions and customs of the African people. Explore the vast collection of folktales, myths, legends with Chic African Culture. The Man Who Never Lied African Folktale The king heard about Mamad and ordered his subjects to bring him to the palace . He looked at the wise man and asked Mamad, is it true, that you have never lied? Mamad said it's true.  The King asked Mamad again “you will never lie in your life?" Mamad said I'm very sure! The King then said “okay, tell the truth, but be careful ! The lie i

Illegal fishing in Sierra Leone what's the big deal?

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Sierra Leone community surveillance project with the Environmental Justice Foundation is working to combat illegal fishing in the small Western African country. What is the big deal about illegal fishing in Sierra Leone Over a billion people, most of whom are poor, depend on fish as a source of animal protein. Fish is the cheapest source of animal protein in the country and it, therefore, affects positively on Sierra Leone food security issues. Sierra Leone is gifted with abundant fish resources that have the potential of contributing significantly to food security, income, and employment. Opportunities for aqua-farming are plentiful in Sierra Leone's marine environment and the inland water bodies. Sierra Leone made around US $1.1 million in the fishing industry. Overfishing can result in the collapse of entire communities due to loss of income from illegal fishing. Response to illegal fishing in Africa. Sierra Leone’s industrial fisheries are significantly export-ori

Africa is surrounded by water but is not an island, here are a few African Island facts.

Madagascar is the 4th large island in the world and is located in the Indian Ocean supporting a unique biology, about 90% of its plants and animals are found nowhere else on earth.

Composed of 155 islands, Seychelles is Africa's smallest country. By far the largest island is Mahe, home to about 90% of the population and the site of its capital city of Victoria.

Cabo Verde has a strategic location 310 miles or 500 km from the west coast of Africa near major north-south sea routes; important communications station; important sea and air refueling site.

Africa is surrounded by water but by definition Africa is not an island because Africa is a continent. Continents can not be considered islands because of their size and also by historic definition since many people who study geography define islands and continents as two different things.

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Being African in America I have grown up learning about different ethnic cultures. My father and mother are historians of African culture and history and their influence expanded my activities to several best-selling cookbooks, magazine columns, self-branded products, and a popular African culture and food blog.

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