6 Interesting Things That Happen In Africa Which You Probably Didn’t Know About
Africa, the only continent in the world that has been given all the negative tags and people think nothing good about.
It will, however, surprise you to know that most of the best things come from here.
1. Swimming With Whale Sharks
In the months of October to January, you can swim with whale sharks in the Gulf of Tadjourah in Djibouti in the Indian Ocean at the Western end of the Gulf of Aden. This is possible because of the change in ocean currents and high concentration of plankton (small and microscopic organisms drifting or floating in the sea or fresh water) in the area during this season.
Photo: NationalGeographic
2. The Most Luxurious Train In The World
The most luxurious train in the world can be located in South Africa, it is called, the “Rovos Rail”. It is a privately owned company and operates out of Capital Park Station in Pretoria with routes throughout Southern African. It is made up of coaches with two lounges, two restaurant cars, private sleeping compartments, each with private ensuite facilities.
Photo: SafariGuideAfrica
3. World’s Biggest Frog
The world’s biggest frog is located in Cameroon. It can grow up to 1 foot in length, excluding the legs which can also grow up to 1 foot in length when stretched. Known as the “Goliath Frog”, they are said to be the largest frogs in the world and can only be found in Cameroon.
Photo: farmingo
4. Highest National Average Of Twinnings
The highest number of Twinnings in the world can be found in Benin, West Africa, with a whopping 27.9 twins per 1000 births.
Photos: Big Shaky Photography
5. Fish Images
In Tunisia, the image of fish is believed to give good luck and so you’re likely to see images of fish embedded in buildings and cars. It forms a unique kind of art but it is actually for the purpose of their belief.
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6. Birthplace Of Humanity
If you’ve watched the movie, “Lucy” you will understand us better. Lucy happened to be a hominid who had lived approximately 3.4 million years ago and was identified in 1974 and was considered a common ancestor to the human family. This intriguing discovery happened in Hadar in Ethiopia. Again in 1979, a 165-foot trail of the earliest hominid footprints was discovered in the Kibish region in Tanzania, this caused the place to be marked as the birthplace of humanity.
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