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Africa's culture includes diverse traditions, languages, and customs. There are over 1,500 distinct languages spoken and countless ethnic groups. Traditional music, dance, and art play a central role in daily life and ceremonies. Storytelling and oral traditions are vital in preserving history and knowledge, often passed down through generations. People in Africa have a strong sense of community, respect for their elders and a deep connection to the land. There are 54 countries in Africa.
Click here to learn more about Cape Town, South Africa
where is africa?
Location
Borders
- East: Red Sea, Indian Ocean
- South: Southern Ocean
- West: Atlantic Ocean
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Africa's Ethnic Cultures
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Languages
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Religion
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Click play to listen to the national anthem of the South Africa
Culture
Art
Sport
Soccer is the most popular sport across Africa, with a passionate following. Major events like the Africa Cup of Nations attract widespread attention. Notable players like Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o, and Mohamed Salah are celebrated figures.
Traditional African art often involves intricate masks and sculptures used in ceremonies and rituals. These art forms are deeply symbolic and vary widely among different cultures, such as the Yoruba, Ashanti, and Dogon.
Music
Games
Traditional music in Africa includes instruments such as the djembe, kora, and the mbira. Drumming, singing, and dancing are integral in many African cultures. Popular music genres that have originated in West Africa include Afrobeat and Highlife. Afrobeat blends traditional Yoruba music with jazz and funk. Highlife originated in Ghana and combines African rythms with Western instruments.
Mancala is a traditional African board game that has been played for centuries across the continent, known by various names and having numerous variations. The game is typically played on a board with two rows of small pits or holes, and the objective is to capture more seeds, stones, or beans than the opponent. Mancala is not only a test of strategy and counting but also a social activity that brings communities together, often played in public spaces or during gatherings
Click play to hear an example of Afrobeat
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The Pyramids of Giza
Victoria Falls
Lalibela
The Serengeti
Tanzania
Ethiopia
Egypt
Zimbabwe
The Serengeti is a vast ecosystem in Tanzania, renowned for its incredible wildlife and the annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals travel in search of fresh grazing. The Serengeti National Park is a premier safari destination.
Lalibela is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Ethiopia known for its remarkable rock-hewn churches, which were carved directly into the mountainsides during the 12th and 13th centuries. These churches are a significant part of Ethiopia's rich Christian heritage and attract tourists and pilgrims from around the world.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in the world. The falls are also known locally as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" or "The Smoke that Thunders,"
Situated near Cairo, Egypt, the Pyramids of Giza are ancient monuments that date back to around 2580 – 2560 BCE. These iconic structures, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, are among the most significant and enduring symbols of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Religion in Africa
Africa is a continent with a diverse range of religions. The major religions in Africa include:Christianity is widely practiced in Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. Christianity arrived in Africa in the 1st century in places like Egypt and Ethiopia. Islam is predominantly practiced in North Africa like counries like Egypt, Sudan, Nigeria, and Senegal. Islam was introduced to Africa in the 7th century through trade and conquest. Traditional African religions are practiced by a variety of different ethnic groups in Africa.
Languages
There are over 1,000 languages spoken in Africa. These languages can be grouped into major families: Afroasiatic, Nilo-Saharan, Niger-Congo, and Khoisan. In addition to these, many Africans also speak European languages like English, French, and Portuguese. Afroasiatic languages are spoken mainly in North Africa and parts of the Horn of Africa, including Arabic, Amharic, and Somali. Nilo-Saharan languages are found in central and eastern Africa, such as Maasai and Dinka. Niger-Congo languages are the largest language family, including Swahili, Yoruba, and Zulu, spoken in West, Central, and Southern Africa. Khoisan languages are unique to Southern Africa and are famous for their "click" sounds.
African Countries and Ethnic Cultures
Africa is home to a vast array of ethnic cultures. Click on each number on the map to the right to learn more about the cultures of Africa.
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is located on the southwestern coast of South Africa and is one of the oldest cities. It was founded by the Dutch East India Company in 1652 as a supply station for ships traveling to East Africa, India and the Far East. The city grew as a port city during the 18th and 19th centuries and the British took control in the 19th century. The city has a diverse population including the Khoisan people, Europeans, and other individuals from Africa and Asia. The city is known for its iconic Table Mountain. Cape Town is a major tourist attraction today with scenic landscapes, beaches and vineyards.
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africa
Explore the culture of Africa
start
africa
Africa's culture includes diverse traditions, languages, and customs. There are over 1,500 distinct languages spoken and countless ethnic groups. Traditional music, dance, and art play a central role in daily life and ceremonies. Storytelling and oral traditions are vital in preserving history and knowledge, often passed down through generations. People in Africa have a strong sense of community, respect for their elders and a deep connection to the land. There are 54 countries in Africa.
Click here to learn more about Cape Town, South Africa
where is africa?
Location
Borders
key information
Africa's Ethnic Cultures
+info
Languages
+info
Religion
+info
Click play to listen to the national anthem of the South Africa
Culture
Art
Sport
Soccer is the most popular sport across Africa, with a passionate following. Major events like the Africa Cup of Nations attract widespread attention. Notable players like Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o, and Mohamed Salah are celebrated figures.
Traditional African art often involves intricate masks and sculptures used in ceremonies and rituals. These art forms are deeply symbolic and vary widely among different cultures, such as the Yoruba, Ashanti, and Dogon.
Music
Games
Traditional music in Africa includes instruments such as the djembe, kora, and the mbira. Drumming, singing, and dancing are integral in many African cultures. Popular music genres that have originated in West Africa include Afrobeat and Highlife. Afrobeat blends traditional Yoruba music with jazz and funk. Highlife originated in Ghana and combines African rythms with Western instruments.
Mancala is a traditional African board game that has been played for centuries across the continent, known by various names and having numerous variations. The game is typically played on a board with two rows of small pits or holes, and the objective is to capture more seeds, stones, or beans than the opponent. Mancala is not only a test of strategy and counting but also a social activity that brings communities together, often played in public spaces or during gatherings
Click play to hear an example of Afrobeat
explore more!
The Pyramids of Giza
Victoria Falls
Lalibela
The Serengeti
Tanzania
Ethiopia
Egypt
Zimbabwe
The Serengeti is a vast ecosystem in Tanzania, renowned for its incredible wildlife and the annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals travel in search of fresh grazing. The Serengeti National Park is a premier safari destination.
Lalibela is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Ethiopia known for its remarkable rock-hewn churches, which were carved directly into the mountainsides during the 12th and 13th centuries. These churches are a significant part of Ethiopia's rich Christian heritage and attract tourists and pilgrims from around the world.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in the world. The falls are also known locally as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" or "The Smoke that Thunders,"
Situated near Cairo, Egypt, the Pyramids of Giza are ancient monuments that date back to around 2580 – 2560 BCE. These iconic structures, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, are among the most significant and enduring symbols of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Religion in Africa
Africa is a continent with a diverse range of religions. The major religions in Africa include:Christianity is widely practiced in Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. Christianity arrived in Africa in the 1st century in places like Egypt and Ethiopia. Islam is predominantly practiced in North Africa like counries like Egypt, Sudan, Nigeria, and Senegal. Islam was introduced to Africa in the 7th century through trade and conquest. Traditional African religions are practiced by a variety of different ethnic groups in Africa.
Languages
There are over 1,000 languages spoken in Africa. These languages can be grouped into major families: Afroasiatic, Nilo-Saharan, Niger-Congo, and Khoisan. In addition to these, many Africans also speak European languages like English, French, and Portuguese. Afroasiatic languages are spoken mainly in North Africa and parts of the Horn of Africa, including Arabic, Amharic, and Somali. Nilo-Saharan languages are found in central and eastern Africa, such as Maasai and Dinka. Niger-Congo languages are the largest language family, including Swahili, Yoruba, and Zulu, spoken in West, Central, and Southern Africa. Khoisan languages are unique to Southern Africa and are famous for their "click" sounds.
African Countries and Ethnic Cultures
Africa is home to a vast array of ethnic cultures. Click on each number on the map to the right to learn more about the cultures of Africa.
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is located on the southwestern coast of South Africa and is one of the oldest cities. It was founded by the Dutch East India Company in 1652 as a supply station for ships traveling to East Africa, India and the Far East. The city grew as a port city during the 18th and 19th centuries and the British took control in the 19th century. The city has a diverse population including the Khoisan people, Europeans, and other individuals from Africa and Asia. The city is known for its iconic Table Mountain. Cape Town is a major tourist attraction today with scenic landscapes, beaches and vineyards.