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Re: Facts About Africa by Vikfarad(m): 12:15pm On Apr 10, 2015
Somalia got its first ATM on October 7, 2014.[/quote]

Thats serious!
Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(m): 12:16pm On Apr 10, 2015
[quote author=yorugam post=32555378][/quote]

Nice to meet you ma'am. I hope you find to will to give us more insight into your country some time. It will also be good to have you as an acquaintance/guide when on a visit to Gambia and vic-versa.

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Re: Facts About Africa by Nobody: 12:19pm On Apr 10, 2015
So there is no facts about Africa Martin Luther King (MANDELA)
Re: Facts About Africa by bys: 12:34pm On Apr 10, 2015
Education is power
Education is d best legacy
But how come d Seychelles island is not d most viable economy in Africa?
Why is Robert Mugabe still nototallyfr eefrom corrup tionand vices?
Why do Ekiti people lack a man with common sense at the helm of affairs

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Re: Facts About Africa by Nobody: 12:49pm On Apr 10, 2015
Occurstaem:
*spread mat*
I'm just here to know more about Africa.
Modified:

@pmc01 . Please I don't get it. Then what of Morocco,Saudi Arabia. e.t.c. ?
And this Obiang & son, na only them waka come.
They have a parliament in both countries.
Re: Facts About Africa by gistmelove(m): 12:51pm On Apr 10, 2015
adeoladrg:
Lagos State is the 8th worst state to live in Africa.


Lagos is 137 out of 141. The 4th worst city to get a land and build in Africa.

Lagos is the only metropolitan city not to have a light rail system.


Jaykay we know. Jaykay we want!

Re: Facts About Africa by alpacino2014(m): 12:51pm On Apr 10, 2015
passionate88:
What's the population of Gambia?
1.8million ppl
Re: Facts About Africa by Nobody: 12:59pm On Apr 10, 2015
allanphash7:
somalia just got ATM last year?


chai



those people go don suffer for bank oo

kudos to u op for the information

Even in Nigeria ATM technology is fairly young. The first ATM might have been deployed in the 1990s, but it isn't until about 2006 that ATMs became commonplace in Nigeria. That's only 9 years ago. In contrast, ATMs have been in widespread use in the united States since the 70s.
Re: Facts About Africa by Donmichaelz(m): 1:08pm On Apr 10, 2015
pmc01:
FACTS ABOUT AFRICA

1. The Gambia has only one university.

2. Equatorial Guinea is Africa’s only spanish speaking country.

3. South Africa is the most visited African country.

4. Nigeria has the richest Black people in Africa.

5. Samuel Eto’o is the highest paid Footballer of all time, he received about
£350,000 weekly in Russia in 2011.

6. A person from Botswana is called a Motswana, the plural is Batswana.

7. A person from Lesotho is called a Mosotho.

8. A person from Niger is called a Nigerien.

8. A person from Burkina Faso is called a Burkinabe.

9. Nigeria has won more football cups than England.

10. Zimbabwe’s President, Robert Gabriel Mugabe is the world’s most
educated President with 7 degrees, two of them are Masters.

11. Al-Ahly of Egypt is the richest club in Africa.

12. Didier Drogba is Chelsea’s highest goalscorer in European competition.

13. Johannesburg, South Africa is the most visited city in Africa.

14. Zinedine Zidane wanted to play for Àlgeria, but the selector rejected him, saying they are already many
players like him in the team.

15. President Jacob Zuma was given a special award by Fifa for refereeing
on Robben Island during his years as a political prisoner.

16. President Robert Mugabe was jailed for 11 years for fighting for freedom.

17. President Robert Mugabe is Africa’s oldest Head of State and the world’s second oldest Head of State.
He was born in 1924.

18. The Seychelles are the most educated Africans. Seychelles’ literacy
rates (Adult: 92%, Youth: 99%) Zimbabwe is 2nd (Adult: 91.2%,Youth: 99%).

19. Rwanda is a better country for gender equality than England and USA.

20. Somalia got its first ATM on October 7, 2014.

21. South Africa has the most Grammy award winners in Africa.

22. Ethiopia has the most airports in Africa.

23. Ethiopia’s economy is growing faster than China’s.

24. Eritrea’s President, Isaias Afwerki is the least richest President in Africa.

25. Ethiopia is Africa’s oldest independent country, it has existed for over 3,000 years without being colonised.

26. Haile Selassie 1 was the 225th and last Emperor of Ethiopia.

27. Nigeria has the most monarchs in the world.

28. Angola has more Portuguese speakers than Portugal.

29. President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos has ruled Angola since 1979.

30. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is Africa’s longest serving
Head of State. He has ruled Equatorial Guinea since August 3, 1979 when he overthrew his uncle, Francisco Nguema. His son, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue is his Vice President and will succeed him if he
resigns. He started ruling Dos Santo

31. George Weah of Liberia is the first man to win World, European and African footballer of the year in the same year.

32. Swaziland is the only remaining absolute mornach in the world.

33. The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa followed by Swaziland.

34. King Sobhuza ll of Swaziland took the longest time in reigning
Swaziland, 62 years as he was crowned in 1921 and died in August 1982 at
the age of 83 years.

34.1. King Sobhuza II of swaziland, married 70 wives, who gave him 210
children between 1920 and 1970.

35. Zimbabwe is the only country in the world were almost everyone was a
billionaire at one point.
PPP

https://m.facebook.com/Africa2point0/photos/a.330177397056909.73391.293500594057923/813837598690884/?type=1&refid=52&__tn__=C

cc: Lalasticlala
I posted these first, see thief idiooooooot copy copy, mumuuuuuuu modd, stupid super mod, anyone can just thief anoda man piece and upload, abi, moadfuckersssss, assholes, all u know is putting stupid topics and banning,,,,,, idiots, seun see ur life
Re: Facts About Africa by hemjaybest: 1:16pm On Apr 10, 2015
TheFilmmaker:


Una too love to mumu each other.

Due to Mugabe's inaction against allegations, several scandals have come to light through the years. Zimbabwe is considered one of the most corrupt nations in the world, ranking 163rd out of 176 countries on the latest Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index. The organization also estimated that Zimbabwean officials received nearly $2 billion through corruption in 2012, rivalling the economically much larger South Africa and Nigeria.

Mugabe's critics accuse him of conducting a "reign of terror" and being an "extremely poor role model" for the continent, whose "transgressions are unpardonable". In solidarity with the April 2007 general strike called by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), British Trades Union Congress general secretary Brendan Barber said of Mugabe's regime: "Zimbabwe's people are suffering from Mugabe's appalling economic mismanagement, corruption, and brutal repression. They are standing up for their rights, and we must stand with them." Lela Kogbara, Chair of ACTSA (Action for Southern Africa) similarly has said: "As with every oppressive regime women and workers are left bearing the brunt. Please join us as we stand in solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe in their struggle for peace, justice and freedom".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mugabe#Criticism_and_opposition

That is your most educated Mugabe. I am waiting for someone to come and tell me Sanni Abacha also had three hundred degrees.

Nigerians, quantifying certificates with intelligence to rule.

You are mixing two things together Bro, that you are educated dosnt mean you are a good person... Education, training and attitude are parallel
Re: Facts About Africa by Nobody: 1:17pm On Apr 10, 2015
Xcozee:

Change that your username 'bornsad'...to maybe 'bornhappy'...and I bet u, u ll make it not just on nairaland but in ur entire life! Cheers#

Thanks man... but it's not just a name. ....
Re: Facts About Africa by Originalsly: 1:24pm On Apr 10, 2015
Hmmm....six of us once shared a flat..two Nigerians...one Nigerien ...a Burkinabe and two Batswana....the Motswana landlord was real cool but things changed when he sold the house and went back to Botswana.
Re: Facts About Africa by mako007(m): 1:27pm On Apr 10, 2015
adeoladrg:
Lagos State is the 8th worst state to live in Africa.


Lagos is 137 out of 141. The 4th worst city to get a land and build in Africa.

Lagos is the only metropolitan city not to have a light rail system.


Jaykay we know. Jaykay we want!
wheres the electricity to power the rail?
Re: Facts About Africa by RedSeaKing(m): 2:00pm On Apr 10, 2015
There's a lot of errors but all good. Nice list though.
Re: Facts About Africa by Dolypson04(m): 2:10pm On Apr 10, 2015
How far is the most used phrase in Africa and the second in the world only better by "f*ck".
Re: Facts About Africa by boluyongp(m): 2:17pm On Apr 10, 2015
coalcoal1:
wow....interesting
what is the population of Gambia by the way. they have only one university?
of course, it is expected that Nigeria has the highest number of monarchs. it's not surprising in any way.
how come Ethiopia has the largest number of airports? tourism?

Gambia is less than 1 million o, it was even Gambia Technical College and its recently they made it a university, and its just a 2 storey building with classrooms. Ethiopia is infrastructure-oriented that's why, their airports are very small, biggest is like shoprite (which is Bole International) but they are beautiful and well-kept. Its Nigeria that makes airport big deal and spend billions. No be to take-off and land.

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Re: Facts About Africa by sorepco(m): 2:22pm On Apr 10, 2015
i believe the two you mentioned have parliaments.....

Occurstaem:
*spread mat*
I'm just here to know more about Africa.
Modified:

@pmc01 . Please I don't get it. Then what of Morocco,Saudi Arabia. e.t.c. ?
And this Obiang & son, na only them waka come.
Re: Facts About Africa by johnero353(m): 3:03pm On Apr 10, 2015
very good and interesting history and current affairs
Re: Facts About Africa by Nobody: 3:33pm On Apr 10, 2015
I thought Seychelles was the smallest country in Africa

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Re: Facts About Africa by MOORCHMOORE(m): 3:35pm On Apr 10, 2015
Africa my Continent, God bless Her
Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(m): 3:39pm On Apr 10, 2015
Donmichaelz:
I posted these first, see thief idiooooooot copy copy, mumuuuuuuu modd, stupid super mod, anyone can just thief anoda man piece and upload, abi, moadfuckersssss, assholes, all u know is putting stupid topics and banning,,,,,, idiots, seun see ur life

Take a shower and relax brother. grin
Re: Facts About Africa by redcliff: 3:40pm On Apr 10, 2015
ZuzuMan:
NIGERIA IS THE ONLY COUNTRY IN AFRICA THAT ITS CITIZENS ARE cry cry cry SUFFERING AND SMILING cheesy cheesy cheesy....source - Fela Kuti
The good thing about Fela's songs is that he gives you time to cook Indomie before he starts singing.

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Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(m): 3:43pm On Apr 10, 2015
BornSad:


Thanks man... but it's not just a name. ....

I thought as much.
Re: Facts About Africa by Slimmos(m): 3:50pm On Apr 10, 2015
holatin:
are you done ranting ?
you get my message or not ?

if yes, why disturb yourself with my uncensored post.
if no, you need a brain transplant asap
nigga wat is ur obsession with christians and their pastors? i know u are a muslim. y not face ur problem while the christians face theirs. must u always insult and condemn pastors and christians on every thread. insulting christianity or it pastor wont convert anybody to islam. so pls let ur bigotry stops here.
Odabo sir
Re: Facts About Africa by Yampotatocarrot(m): 3:52pm On Apr 10, 2015
no offence..... but e get how that numbers 1 and 20 dey o
Re: Facts About Africa by Yampotatocarrot(m): 3:56pm On Apr 10, 2015
ZuzuMan:
Their currency was so bastardized to the extend that their Central Bank introduced a Billion Zimbabwean dollar bill !!! That can not even buy you a bag of rice! grin grin grin grin

This can't b real?? One billion dollar note that can't buy a bag of rice?

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Re: Facts About Africa by Nobody: 3:58pm On Apr 10, 2015
Bullsh*ts! angry angry angry
Re: Facts About Africa by Occurstaem(m): 4:38pm On Apr 10, 2015
sorepco:
i believe the two you mentioned have parliaments.....

goofyone:

They have a parliament in both countries.
Thanks. Now I have known better.
Re: Facts About Africa by Nobody: 4:59pm On Apr 10, 2015
u need to visit swaziland. What a beautiful country. Cant wait to go back there again. 0% crime rate. Only country where nigerians dey follow rules orders.
Re: Facts About Africa by yzgobier(m): 5:50pm On Apr 10, 2015
oh really?
Re: Facts About Africa by segedoo(m): 6:05pm On Apr 10, 2015
Bawsse:
Nice research work...!

Indeed!

Do you know this is the 3rd or 4th time this same thread has been created on NL since December 2014?!!!!!

Once upon a time on this platform, QC was better and these repititive threads were closed.

CC: Seun
Lalasticlala
Re: Facts About Africa by segedoo(m): 6:08pm On Apr 10, 2015
[quote
author=Originalsly post=32557385]Hmmm....six of us once shared a
flat..two Nigerians...one Nigerien ...a Burkinabe and two
Batswana....the Motswana landlord was real cool but things changed when
he sold the house and went back to Botswana.[/quote]

Lol. which country you dey?

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