Things Africa is famous for???

Question

ok what are these countries famous for. please list them!
Madagascar:
Tanzania:
Kenya:
Diboutji(sp)
Eriterea:

PLEASE HELP ME!!

WHAT MATERIAL THINGS THEY ARE FAMOUS FOR!!

Answer 1

Madagascar is world-famous for its lemurs—primates that look something like a cat crossed with a squirrel and a dog.
Madagascar—an island off the coast of Africa—has some of the world's most interesting animals. About 75 percent of the species found in Madagascar live nowhere else on the planet. Below are some of the better known animals in Madagascar.
Tanzania:
Natural resources: hydropower, tin, phosphates, iron ore, coal, diamonds, gemstones, gold, natural gas, nickel Elevation extremes: lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m
highest point: Kilimanjaro 5,895 m Kilimanjaro is highest point in Africa; bordered by three of the largest lakes on the continent: Lake Victoria (the world's second-largest freshwater lake) in the north, Lake Tanganyika (the world's second deepest) in the west, and Lake Nyasa in the southwest Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world. The economy depends heavily on agriculture, which accounts for almost half of GDP, provides 85% of exports, and employs 80% of the work force. Topography and climatic conditions, however, limit cultivated crops to only 4% of the land area. Industry traditionally featured the processing of agricultural products and light consumer goods. The World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and bilateral donors have provided funds to rehabilitate Tanzania's out-of-date economic infrastructure and to alleviate poverty. Long-term growth through 2005 featured a pickup in industrial production and a substantial increase in output of minerals, led by gold. Recent banking reforms have helped increase private-sector growth and investment. Continued donor assistance and solid macroeconomic policies supported real GDP growth of nearly 6% in 2006. Tanzania safaris, budget or luxury safari in vast, sweeping landscapes, volcanic highlands, exotic coastlines, breathtaking scenery, the greatest mammal migration in the world and dense concentrations of varying bird species makes Tanzania Africa's visual spectacle. Home to Mt. Kilimanjaro, the world's highest free standing mountain and the World Heritage Site at the game-rich Ngorogoro Crater. Tanzania lies between the area of the great lakes; Victoria, Tanganyika and Malawi - with the Indian Ocean on its' coastline to the east.The most famous such aggregation takes place off Ningaloo Reef in Western ... Divers in Djibouti have been reporting regular encounters with whale sharks ...
Eritrea is located in East Africa, more specifically the 'Horn of Africa', and is bordered on the northeast and east by the Red Sea. The country is virtually bisected by one of the world's longest mountain ranges, the Great Rift Valley, with fertile lands to the west and the descent to desert in the East. Off the sandy and arid coastline is situated the Dahlak Archipelago and its fishing grounds. The land to the south, in the highlands, is slightly drier and cooler. Eritrea at the southern end of the Red Sea is the home of the fork in the rift.

The Afar Triangle or Danakil Depression of Eritrea is the probable location of a triple junction where three tectonic plates are pulling away from one another: the Arabian Plate, and the two parts of the African Plate (the Nubian and the Somalian) splitting along the East African Rift Zone (USGS). The highest point of the country, Amba Soira, is located in the centre of Eritrea, at 3,018 metres (9,902 ft) above sea level. In 2006, Eritrea announced it would become the first country in the world to turn its entire coast into an environmentally protected zone. The 837-mile coastline, along with another 1,209-miles of coast around its more than 350 islands, will come under governmental protection.

The main cities of the country are the capital city of Asmara and the port town of Asseb in the southeast, as well as the towns of Massawa to the east, and Keren to the north

Answer 2

I would really suggest you watch the movie Hotel Rwanda. While I totally agree the US doesn't do nearly enough to take care of their own, we are still blessed to live in a country with bounty and where those in need of aide have places to turn to for help. In Africa, not only is such aide nonexistant (not counting what is coming in from other countries), but in addition to starvation and health care from the dark ages, they are also trying to live with a genocide. Imagine being killed just because you aren't in one group. And I think the adoption thing is totally unrelated, since generally African adoptions aren't permitted. But sadly most US couples adopting want newborns, and that is not who is in foster care in this country. That is why they go out of this country to adopt. I know I've often said that I'd rather adopt an older child out of foster care if the time is ever right in my life, than adopt a baby. But that's me. And I also think this country doesn't do a great job of letting people know how many kids need homes here. Back to Africa, keep in mind the poverty and starvation there is on a level that I think few in America can understand. I'll never forget years ago John Denver (who i adored) went there and at night heard this constant wailing sound he thought belonged to some wild animals. When he asked what it was, he was told it was hundreds of dying babies, all crying for food that their mothers didn't have and couldn't produce. Can you imagine? He heard this everywhere he went. While there is definately real need here, thank God it's not on a level like that. And there are no food banks or welfare or church pantry's or any alternatives. The child cries until the poor thing dies. It's hard to imagine this being dailly life, but it is there. So I can see why they have a big enough need that those here should definately contribute if they can. But that said, I think attention should be given to those in need here too. Imagine if the trillions spent on the war went to humanitarian aide here. It could have wiped it out. And maybe if we stopped destroying their country, no Iraqi's would be coming here (though I didn't think that many were).

Answer 3

mainly animals and geography...

madagascar: home to 5% plant & animal species (more than 80 percent of which are indigenous to Madagascar)
tanzania: Tanzania contains many large and ecologically significant wildlife parks, including the famous Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park in the north, and Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park in the south.
kenya: The "Big Five" animals of Africa can also be found in Kenya: the lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. A significant population of other wild animals, reptiles and birds can be found in the national parks and game reserves in the country
Djibouti: arabic language, first on the African continent to accept Islam
Eritrea: The modern name Eritrea was first employed by the Italian colonialists in the late nineteenth century. The earliest evidence of agricultural settlement, urbanism, trade and agriculture is found in the region inhabited by people dating back to 3500 BC.

Hope that helps! Look at wikipedia.com for more info.

Answer 4

Hi Tiger L, here is some info I found that maybe you can use in your report...Good luck.

Madagascar:

Madagascar is a huge island seperated from the continent of Africa in the Indian Ocean which is seperated by the Mozambique Channel. it's also the fourth largest island in the world. It's 1,600 km long and with a surface area of 587,000 km. The landscapes very from rain forests of the East coast through the savannah and step of the highlands. Current population of nearly 12 million people.
Madagascar is known for it's beautiful art in buildings, churches and schools. The Palais Royal is a perfect example of beauty.
The Antankarana, the occupants of Northern portion of the island is said to be known as one of the original 18 tribes or ethnics, which is said to be divided.In the 1970's they were the smallest tribe of 44,000 of the island.
If you need more info go to http://books.google.com/books?id=madagascar.
Tanzania
Tanzania is located in East Africa on the Indian ocean. Arab traders began to colonize this land in the 700's. The Portuguese explorers reached Tanzania in the 1500's and held some control until the 17th century when the sultan Oman took power. Tanzanyika became the colony of German East Africa in 1885. After WWI it became administered by Britian under the League of Nations.Tanzanyika became independent on Dec. 9, 1961.Zanzibar on Dec. 10, 1963. The name was changed to Tanzania 6 months later.On August 7, 1998, the Us Embassy was bombed by terrorists, killing 10. A more devastating bomb hit the Us Embassy in neighboring Kenya.
Kenya:
The Republic of Kenya is a country located in Eastern Africa, It is bordered by Ethiopia to the North, Somalia to the Northeast, Tanzania to the South and Sudan to the northwest and the Indian ocean running along the southeast border. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to explore Kenya. Vasco de Gama having visited Mombasa in 1498. Kenya is noted for the farming of their excellent tea's and coffee's.Paleontologists have discovered many fossils of prehistoric animals in Kenya. Fossils of primates were discovered dated 20 million yrs ago.
Djibouti (correct spelling):
This country lies in Northeast Africa on the Gulf of Aden at the southern entrance of the Red Sea.Djibouti was aquired by France between 1843 and 1886 through treaties with the Somali sultans.Djibouti became a key military base to combat terrorism.
Eriterea: Eritrea (correct spelling)
Eritrea was awarded to Ethiopia in 1952 as part of a federation. Ethiopia's annexation of Eritrea as a province 10 yrs later sparked a 30 yr. struggle for independence, that ended in 1991.
Hope this has helped.

Answer 5

Kenya - where 1st skeleton of Homo Sapiens found.
- SADLY - poaching of elephant tusks to use ivory and sell it to Asia for aphrodisiac ( something makes you feel sexy).
Lake Victoria - very large - may be source of river Nile.
Tea - huge tea plantations especially in 1950s.

Answer 6

M:
meat processing, seafood, soap, breweries, tanneries, sugar, textiles, glassware, cement, automobile assembly plant, paper, petroleum, tourism, coffee, vanilla, sugarcane, cloves, cocoa, rice, cassava (tapioca), beans, bananas, peanuts; livestock products
T:agricultural processing (sugar, beer, cigarettes, sisal twine); diamond, gold, and iron mining, salt, soda ash; cement, oil refining, shoes, apparel, wood products, fertilizer
K:small-scale consumer goods (plastic, furniture, batteries, textiles, clothing, soap, cigarettes, flour), agricultural products, horticulture, oil refining; aluminum, steel, lead; cement
D:construction, agricultural processing, fruits, vegetables; goats, sheep, camels, animal hides
E: food processing, beverages, clothing and textiles, light manufacturing, salt, cement

Answer 7

um well i have no idea but i just recently visisted botswana very cool

Answer 8

Diamonds, not sure about the others.

Answer 9

AIDS?