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==AFRICA==
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==AFRICA CRUISING GUIDE==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Africa.
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===Background===
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[[Image:Africa_map|frame|right|Africa]]
[[Image:Africanlion5.jpg|thumb|right|African Lion in a South African Safari Park]]
[[Image:Africanlion5.jpg|thumb|right|African Lion in a South African Safari Park]]
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'''Africa''', the second largest continent, has the most countries with 54, and a surface area of 30,244,050 sq km (11,677,293 mi2). Its highest point is Tanzania's Mt. Kilimanjaro, the World's highest free-standing mountain, which rises to 5,895 m (19,340 feet) above sea level. Africa's lowest point is [[Djibouti|Djibouti's]] Lake Assal, whose surface is 157 m (515 feet) below sea level. Africa has extensive mineral resources, including gold, diamonds and copper. Its longest river, the Nile, is also the World's longest, and runs 6,650 km (4,132 miles) from Burundi to [[Egypt]]. Its largest lake is the 69,485 sq km (26,828 square mile) Lake Victoria, which is surrounded by Uganda, [[Tanzania]], and [[Kenya]]. Africa is bounded by the [[Med|Mediterranean Sea]] to the north, by the [[North Atlantic|Atlantic Ocean]] to the west, by the [[Red Sea]] to the northeast, and by the [[Indian Ocean]] to the southeast.
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The climate of Africa ranges from tropical to subarctic on its highest peaks. Its northern half is primarily desert or arid, while its central and southern areas contain both savanna plains and very dense jungle (rainforest) regions. In between, there is a convergence where vegetation patterns such as ''sahel'', and ''steppe'' dominate.
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Africa boasts perhaps the world's largest combination of density and "range of freedom" of wild animal populations and diversity, with wild populations of large carnivores (such as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs) and herbivores (such as buffalo, deer, elephants, camels, and giraffes) ranging freely on primarily open non-private plains. It is also home to a variety of jungle creatures (including snakes and primates) and aquatic life (including crocodiles and amphibians).
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[[Image:Africanlion5.jpg|thumb|right|African Lion in a South African Safari Park]]
When you sail around the world be sure to plan a visit to an African Safari Park. The best and most diverse are located in East Africa (Kenya and Tanzania) and South Africa. Take the Cape of Good Hope route to really add some spice to your circumnavigation.
When you sail around the world be sure to plan a visit to an African Safari Park. The best and most diverse are located in East Africa (Kenya and Tanzania) and South Africa. Take the Cape of Good Hope route to really add some spice to your circumnavigation.
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** [[Med|North Africa]] - ''The Med''.
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===Coastal Regions===
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** [[East_Africa|East Africa]]
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* [[Med|North Africa]] - ''The Med''.
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** [[South_Africa|South Africa]]
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* [[East_Africa|East Africa]]
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** [[West_Africa|West Africa]]
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* [[South_Africa|South Africa]]
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* [[West_Africa|West Africa]]

Revision as of 15:30, 6 November 2008

Contents

AFRICA CRUISING GUIDE

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Africa.

Background

African Lion in a South African Safari Park

Africa, the second largest continent, has the most countries with 54, and a surface area of 30,244,050 sq km (11,677,293 mi2). Its highest point is Tanzania's Mt. Kilimanjaro, the World's highest free-standing mountain, which rises to 5,895 m (19,340 feet) above sea level. Africa's lowest point is Djibouti's Lake Assal, whose surface is 157 m (515 feet) below sea level. Africa has extensive mineral resources, including gold, diamonds and copper. Its longest river, the Nile, is also the World's longest, and runs 6,650 km (4,132 miles) from Burundi to Egypt. Its largest lake is the 69,485 sq km (26,828 square mile) Lake Victoria, which is surrounded by Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. Africa is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, by the Red Sea to the northeast, and by the Indian Ocean to the southeast.

The climate of Africa ranges from tropical to subarctic on its highest peaks. Its northern half is primarily desert or arid, while its central and southern areas contain both savanna plains and very dense jungle (rainforest) regions. In between, there is a convergence where vegetation patterns such as sahel, and steppe dominate.

Africa boasts perhaps the world's largest combination of density and "range of freedom" of wild animal populations and diversity, with wild populations of large carnivores (such as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs) and herbivores (such as buffalo, deer, elephants, camels, and giraffes) ranging freely on primarily open non-private plains. It is also home to a variety of jungle creatures (including snakes and primates) and aquatic life (including crocodiles and amphibians).

African Lion in a South African Safari Park

When you sail around the world be sure to plan a visit to an African Safari Park. The best and most diverse are located in East Africa (Kenya and Tanzania) and South Africa. Take the Cape of Good Hope route to really add some spice to your circumnavigation.

Coastal Regions


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