A small volcanic island nation off East Africa with Arab-French-African culture and fragrant ylang-ylang exports.
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The Comoros is one of the world's leading producers of ylang-ylang essential oil.
A large, arid North Central African country with oil reserves and Lake Chad, facing desertification challenges.
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N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, lies along the Chari River near the Cameroon border.
A landlocked country with rich natural resources but political instability, featuring rainforests and savannas.
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The Central African Republic has struggled with conflict despite its mineral wealth.
An island nation off West Africa with Creole Portuguese-African culture, known for music and tourism.
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We vacationed in Cape Verde to enjoy its beautiful beaches and morna music.
A Central African country with diverse geography, cultures, and languages, often called 'Africa in miniature'.
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Cameroon's national football team is nicknamed the Indomitable Lions.
Chomi is a South African slang term for "friend", "pal", "mate".
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Chomi, let's go out tonight.
A cylon is a term generally used in Gqeberha that means a crazy person or a psycho.
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Yi cylon maan lawey.
South African rapper and businessman, regarded as one of the best rappers in the African continent.
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Cassper Nyovest ke star!
A rolled piece of cloth used to balance a load carried on the head
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You boh, an get cattah to tow anybody load
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