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Articles about Africa

Kenya visa requirements: How to get a visa for Kenya

by Visagov | June 15, 2026
Kenya is an East African country with a coastline on the Indian Ocean, which borders Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda and Southern Sudan. It covers an area of roughly 580,000 km2 and has a population of about...

Requirements to Travel to Tanzania: Visa, Passport, Health and More

by Visagov | June 4, 2026
Tanzania offers safaris, beaches, and unique landscapes, but before you travel you need to meet certain entry requirements. We cover everything about the visa, passport, vaccinations, and currency...

What to See in Uganda: Must-Visit Places and Natural Attractions

by Visagov | June 3, 2026
Uganda hides majestic mountains, powerful waterfalls, and half the world's mountain gorillas. Discover the must-see places that make this East African destination truly unique...

Travel Requirements for Uganda: Everything You Need to Know

by Visagov | June 2, 2026
Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, is home to mountain gorillas, the source of the Nile, and breathtaking landscapes. Find out everything you need to know to plan your trip...

How to get a visa for Uganda: What visa types are available?

by Visagov | June 1, 2026
Uganda is known as the "Pearl of Africa", a nickname Winston Churchill made famous in one of his books. Located in the central-eastern part of the African continent and primarily surrounded by Lake Victoria, it is...

What to See in Ivory Coast: A Complete Travel Guide

by Visagov | June 1, 2026
Ivory Coast hides tropical landscapes, unique monuments, and a cultural diversity that surprises every traveler. Discover the must-see spots you can't miss...

Ivory Coast Travel Requirements: Visa, Vaccines & Essential Tips

by Visagov | May 29, 2026
Do you know what documents you need to enter Ivory Coast? This guide covers all the essentials: passport, visa, mandatory vaccines, travel insurance, and practical tips to make sure your trip goes smoothly...

Ivory Coast Visa: Requirements, Types, and How to Apply

by Visagov | May 29, 2026
Are you traveling to Ivory Coast and not sure if you need a visa? This guide covers everything you need: which visa type applies to your nationality, what documents are required, how much it costs, and...

More information about Africa

Africa is a vast continent that spans across the northern and southern hemispheres of the globe. It is the second most populated continent after Asia, and it is bounded on the west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the east by the Indian Ocean. The Mediterranean Sea separates it from the Europe in the north.

The northern and southern ends of the continent display a Mediterranean climate, characterized by warm summer, wet and mild winter, and rainy spring and autumn. In Central Africa, however, the predominant climate is equatorial, that is hot and steamy.

There are 54 countries in Africa. Nigeria is the most populated country with approximately 200 million inhabitants.

A large number of languages are spoken across the continent, but the most popular are Swahili, Oromo, Hausa and Amharic. Moreover, most of the continent professes traditional African religions.