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Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by emeka1101: 9:58am On Aug 14, 2015 |
source: http://www.africaranking.com/most-beautiful-presidential-palaces-in-africa/2/ Most beautiful presidential palaces in Africa: It is little wonder that, with their respective titles, the palaces of many African presidents will be garlanded with magnificent structures and beautiful scenery. Here are top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces in Africa as of 2015. . 10) State House (Kampala, Uganda) State House is the official residence of the President of Uganda. Situated at Entebbe, 40 km south of Kampala, capital of Uganda, it is adjacent to a ceremonial “H” shaped building which hosted the Queen of England on her visit to Uganda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. State House is undergoing some revamp with a project cost at approximately $1.6 million. 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by emeka1101: 10:04am On Aug 14, 2015 |
9) Presidential Palace (Dakar, Senegal)
With the elegant white vantage and extensive
gardens beautifying it, Presidential Palace,
Dakar, Senegal, is one of the most beautiful
sites in Africa. It is the Palace of the President
of Senegal. 7 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by ELTON123(m): 10:04am On Aug 14, 2015 |
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Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by Lattop(m): 10:04am On Aug 14, 2015 |
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Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by emeka1101: 10:06am On Aug 14, 2015 |
8.Presidential Palace (Nouakchott, Mauritania) This site houses the President of Mauritania and is the principal administrative office of the government of Mauritania. Built by Chinese contractors, Presidential Palace is the most outstanding landmark in the centre city of Nouakchott, Mauritania with its enormous gardens and grounds. 9 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by slimfit1(m): 10:07am On Aug 14, 2015 |
Where is Aso Rock 2 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by emeka1101: 10:10am On Aug 14, 2015 |
7.Presidential Palace (Khartoum, Sudan)
Adorned with invaluable relics and antiques,
Presidential Palace located on Blue Nile Street
adjacent to the Palace Museum in Khartoum,
Sudan is markedly historical. The Palace serves
as residence and administrative office of the
President of Sudan. 15 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by emeka1101: 10:12am On Aug 14, 2015 |
6.Iavoloha Palace (Antananarivo,
Madagascar)
Situated at the base of a hilltop, with its
beauty and grandeur, Iavoloha Palace is one of
a kind. Located 15km to the south from
Antananarivo, Madagascar, it is the
Presidential palace of the President of
Madagascar. 8 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by Bobbystanley(m): 10:15am On Aug 14, 2015 |
No wonder African leaders refuse to hand over power. This is heaven on Earth. Nobody would live in such mansion for a period of time. Me too would also want to be there forever oo GOD bless our hustles. 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by emeka1101: 10:15am On Aug 14, 2015 |
5.The Flagstaff House (Accra, Ghana)
This breathtaking site is the presidential palace
of Ghana, which serves as a residence and
office of the President of Ghana. The Flagstaff
House was reconstructed and inaugurated by
the government of John Agyekum Kufour. The
cost of the construction was around $45-50
million and was overseen by an Indian
contractor. 9 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by emeka1101: 10:19am On Aug 14, 2015 |
4. State House of Namibia (Windhoek,
Namibia)
Bordered by a two-kilometer long steel fence
with dark-glassed towers and large guard
rooms, and covers 25 hectares of land, the
State House of the Republic of Namibia is a
fortress. It is located in the Auasblick suburb
of Windhoek. This majestic site is the
administrative capital of Namibia, as well as
the official residence of the President of
Namibia. The State House was designed by the
North Korean company,Mansudae Overseas
Projects, and built in 66 months. It is reported
that the administrative building cost a
staggering N$400 million Namibian dollars. 11 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by emeka1101: 10:20am On Aug 14, 2015 |
3.Union Buildings (Pretoria, South Africa)
The Union Buildings form the official seat of
the South African government and also house
the offices of the president of South Africa.
With its vast gardens, the buildings are located
in Pretoria and constitute a South African
national heritage site. These remarkable
buildings, built from light sandstone, were
designed by the architect Sir Herbert Baker in
the English monumental style and are 285m
long. The architectural design of the buildings
is simply wonderful and a must see. 6 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by edo3(m): 10:21am On Aug 14, 2015 |
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Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by emeka1101: 10:22am On Aug 14, 2015 |
2.Abdeen Palace (Cairo, Egypt)
Considered one of the most luxurious palaces
in the world with its embellishments, paintings,
and large number of clocks scattered in the
parlors and wings, most of which are
decorated with pure gold, Abdeen Palace is
exotic. It is located above Qasr el-Nil Street in
eastern Downtown Cairo, Egypt. It is a historic
Cairo palace which has 500 suites, and is the
official residence and main office of the
President of Egypt. 10 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by Nobody: 10:26am On Aug 14, 2015 |
Morocco should take number one |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by emeka1101: 10:28am On Aug 14, 2015 |
1.The Unity Palace (Yaounde, Cameroon)
With the towering pillars that holds its walls,
pleasant surroundings and verdant greenery
around it, the Unity Palace is a striking work
of art. Located in the region Etoudi, Yaounde,
it is the presidential palace of the President of
Cameroon. The President of Cameroon has
been using the palace since November 6,
1982, when he assumed Office. 5 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by omowolewa: 10:31am On Aug 14, 2015 |
Where is oil rich Nigeria?! 11 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by ionsman: 10:32am On Aug 14, 2015 |
I wasn't expecting to see aso rock because these palaces are all finer than aso rock. 25 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by Nobody: 10:57am On Aug 14, 2015 |
Where is aso rock? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by shut(f): 11:28am On Aug 14, 2015 |
Wow aso rock didn't make the list,nice development Half of the list are averagely poor countries and see how much they spend in just a presidential residence,Africa has to up her game. Imagine Sudan making the list and her citizens die of hunger and all strange diseases 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by lonngmann(m): 11:40am On Aug 14, 2015 |
Aso rock is in a class of its own 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by Nobody: 11:41am On Aug 14, 2015 |
Aso rock is not fine anyway. it's design is so bland. Well babaginda moved there before the appointed time. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by BOWOTO(m): 12:10pm On Aug 14, 2015 |
Lovely, I wonder what the interior will look like, very soon ill visit these mansions. |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by Udmaster(m): 12:22pm On Aug 14, 2015 |
There was a country- Chinua Achebe 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by coolzeal(m): 12:24pm On Aug 14, 2015 |
Wow!!!... Breath taking aii.. |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by iamsodium(m): 12:55pm On Aug 14, 2015 |
They tried |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by lekjons(m): 12:55pm On Aug 14, 2015 |
shut:No problem since thier politicians are fine, last year, the previous govt said 50% of Nigerians are rich, i couldn't help but laugh amadice:I think every pry schl pupil knws this 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by Emmanuel950(m): 12:56pm On Aug 14, 2015 |
Okorocha's house imo state 4 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by Amethyst1(f): 12:56pm On Aug 14, 2015 |
There lies the African problem... Most of those countries with beautiful presidential palaces, have the poorest of citizens. Africa, I hail o! 5 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by Codyt(m): 12:56pm On Aug 14, 2015 |
Hmmmm edifices ***all good |
Re: Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces In Africa by Chanchit: 12:57pm On Aug 14, 2015 |
That Ghana own be like national theatre, Sudan and SA's palace too much, Egypt own be like bank, Cameroun own be like civic center for Lagos island. 10 Likes |
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