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BENIN: Practical information and its essentials

Capital: Porto-Novo Area: 114.763 km2 Inhabitants: 12.996.895 inhabitants (2021) Population density: 113,25 inhabitants per km2.  Languages: Benin is a country with great linguistic diversity. We can find up to 55 languages, although the official language of the country is French. The other languages ​​are considered as national languages. Among these, Fon stands out, which is spoken by approximately 24% of the population. Other national languages are Yoruba, Yom, Bariba or Houeda; others. Currency: The official currency of the country is the West Africa Franc (CFA). At the exchange, 1 euro is 655 CFA. You can see the current change in the next link. This currency is shared by seven other West African countries such as Senegal, Togo, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso or Guinea Bissau. Therefore, you will be able to use the same currency in different African countries....

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BENIN: The ethnic diversity of the tribal groups found in the center of the country. The Holi, the Geledé dance, the Fulani and Dassa

BENIN: The ethnic diversity of the tribal groups found in the center of the country. The Holi, the Geledé dance, the Fulani and Dassa

Benin is a country noted for the presence of different tribal groups. During its history, probably the one that stood out the most was the kingdom of Dahomey (formed in the current Abomey and where we find the different royal palaces. If you want to know more, you...

LESOTHO: Curiosities

LESOTHO: Curiosities

Lesotho is also known as "the kingdom of the sky". Do you know why? Lesotho is a paradise. It is a mountainous country that is located more than 1,000 meters high. In fact, it is the country that has the lowest level at the highest altitude in the world. Its...

LESOTHO: Sani Pass

LESOTHO: Sani Pass

One of the most iconic ways to enter or leave Lesotho is through the Sani Pass. The Sani Pass is a mountain pass suitable only for off-road vehicles that is a challenge for all those who love road routes and that connects South Africa with the Kingdom of Lesotho....

LESOTHO: Katse Dam

LESOTHO: Katse Dam

The Katse Dam is an engineering spectacle, a human attempt to control the water, which in this area, is plentiful. By visiting this architectural spectacle you can understand, without much knowledge, how colossal this work is and the advantages and disadvantages...

LESOTHO: Ts’ehlanyane NP

LESOTHO: Ts’ehlanyane NP

Ts’ehlanyane National Park is the largest national park in Lesotho. In fact, it is one of the two national parks that we find in the country, along with the more inaccessible Sehlabathebe, which is located south of the Sani Pass. The Ts'ehlanyane is part of the...

LESOTHO: Ha Kome caves

LESOTHO: Ha Kome caves

The Ha Kome Caves are one of the most curious places you can visit in Lesotho and have been classified as a World Heritage Site. These caves consist of five cave houses made of mud built inside a large cavern. Kome Caves are also known as Komaisa Caves or "the...

MALAWI: Curiosities

MALAWI: Curiosities

Malawi and its people are known as the "warm heart of Africa". Do you know why? Malawi is known internationally as "the warm heart of Africa". The reason? His people. When you travel this country, you will be surprised by the kindness and hospitality of its...

MALAWI: Likoma Island

MALAWI: Likoma Island

Likoma Island is one of the places we liked the most during our trip to Malawi. It is a small island located in the center of Lake Malawi, very few kilometers from the Mozambican coast of the lake. In fact, together with the island of Chizumulu, these two small...

MALAWI: Liwonde NP

MALAWI: Liwonde NP

Liwonde NP is one of the few national parks in Malawi where you will find wild animals. With an area of ​​550 square kilometers, it is a relatively small reserve located 6 kilometers from the town of Liwonde and about 160 kilometers from Blantyre, the country's...

MALAWI: Livingstonia

MALAWI: Livingstonia

Livingstonia is a village located in the north of Malawi and which was one of the most important settlements in the history of the country, where lived the Scottish Anglican missionaries who sought refuge in the late 19th century from the malaria they suffered in...

MALAWI: Zomba

MALAWI: Zomba

In the south of Malawi, between Blantyre and Liwonde, we find the city of Zomba. This was the capital of Nyasalandia, the former British colony, and also of Malawi during its first ten years of independence (from 1964 to 1974). Later, the capital moved to Lilongwe,...

MALAWI: Mount Mulanje

MALAWI: Mount Mulanje

The Mulanje area is where we find the highest peaks in Malawi. Located between Blantyre and Zomba, and very close to the border with Mozambique, we find this massif that majestically imposes itself in the south of the country. A rural area, which stands out for its...

ANGOLA: Curiosities

ANGOLA: Curiosities

Do you know that in Angola the price of gasoline and diesel is very cheap? Angola is the second largest oil producer in Africa and the 16th largest producer in the world. Black gold (oil) is the country's main economic driver, accounting for 95% of export earnings...