A small political map of the continent showing the different countries in restrained colours against the dark blue sea. Coverage extends to include the whole of the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea, the Arabian Peninsula, & virtually all of Iran, but without Cape Verde Islands. Countries, with their names in English, are shown with internal administrative divisions, the state & provincial capitals are highlighted, & symbols for towns & cities indicate their approximate population. Communications network

Includes:: main roads, railways, airports, with rivers shown indicating their navigable parts. Salt pans, wadis, waterfalls & rapids, are also marked, as well as national parks & oases. Names of some of the geographical features such as deserts & mountain ranges are given, plus spot heights. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 5

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Putumayo's Africa seeks to inspire the listener to further explore the richness & variety of African music. One cannot overstate the influence Africa has had on music of the world. Jazz, blues, rock & roll, gospel, salsa, samba, funk, hip-hop, reggae, zydeco, zouk
- the list of genres which have roots in African music is endless. Africa is home to a myriad of styles, & it remains one of the most creative places for music on the planet.CD Track listing: 1 Oliver Mtukudzi, ' Ndima Ndapedza' (Zimbabwe) 2 Soul Brothers, ' Thandaza' (South Africa) 3 Afia Mala, ' Segne' (Togo) 4 Johnny Clegg & Juluka, ' Love is Just a Dream' (South Africa) 5 4 Etoiles, ' Doly' (Congo) 6 Samba Ngo, ' Sa Ntima' (Congo) 7 Habib Koit
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Africa in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

A double sided map of Africa to the scale of 1:11, 500, 000. One side of the map is Africa-Political, the other Africa-Physical. Both sides of the map also show areas of the Middle East & southern Europe which border on the continent & have enlarged box insets, for the purposes of geographical positioning only, of non African islands such as Mauritius, Cape Verde, Seychelles & The Azores. The Africa-Political map shows lines of latitude & longitude, displays national flags along its top & details basic information about each country ...

David Attenborough CBE & the award-winning BBC Natural History Unit embark on a landmark new series, painting a breathtaking portrait of Africa as never before caught on film. This lavish & unmissable companion to the BBC One series reveals the undiscovered side of Africa's five unique regions. Inspiring photography captures unprecedented wildlife behaviour, mesmerising new creatures & magical landscapes that will astound & captivate, & will challenge what you think you know about Africa. This is a spectacular journey through a vast & diverse continent in all its beautiful & unexpected abundance. Witness the drama of eagles catching giant bats on the wing, lizards stalking their prey on the backs of lions & a nail-biting giraffe fight. Share the discovery of the world's rarest fish species & the first-ever access to an island sanctuary for the elusive African penguin. Marvel at a Congo fish that flies like a butterfly & a love-struck beetle who thinks he's James Bond. Nowhere is more savage, more dangerous, yet more beautiful & alive than Africa. Join a unique expedition to the most extreme parts of this vast continent. ...

This work offers complete coverage of all of Africa's 49 countries. The travel market to Africa is very broad, & we've shifted emphasis in this edition by taking the guide from a shoestring to a multicountry guide. Expert authors have contributed special chapters including a Development in Africa chapter by specialist Michela Wrong, a Safari & Wildlife chapter by specialist David Andrew & a Music chapter by Jane Cornwell. This work

Features: more than 200 detailed maps; useful Language chapter; & vital health & safety tips. It provides all you need to know about sustainable travel & volunteering opportunities.

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Based on thirty years in the global oil game, intimate knowledge of African history & direct experience of over forty countries, this comprehensive book shows that Africa`s flaws are not the whole story, when it comes to the continent`s history. A definitive yet original account of the rush for Africa`s oil, this is also a guide to the hidden face of Africa. Duncan Clarke begins by placing African oil issues in their historical context before tackling the issues of power, nationalism & different parties` strategies for control that have led to today`s oil scene. This book is the ultimate reference work on oil in Africa
- which is vital to everyone`s future around the world.
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Sebastiao Salgado is one the most respected photojournalists working today, his reputation forged by decades of dedication & powerful black-&-white images of distressed people taken in places where most wouldn't dare to go. Although he has photographed around the globe, his work most heavily concentrates on Africa, where he has shot more than 40 reportage works over a period of 30 years. From the Dinka tribes in Sudan & the Himba in Namibia to gorillas & volcanoes in the lakes region to displaced people throughout the continent, Salgado shows us all facets of African life today. He knows exactly how to grab the essence of a moment & his images artfully teach us the disastrous effects of war, poverty, disease, & hostile climatic conditions. This stunning book brings together Salgado's photos in three parts: the first concentrates on the southern part of the continent (Mozambique, Malawi, Angola, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia), the second on the Great Lakes region (Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya), & the third on the Sub-Saharan region (Burkina Faso, Mali, Sudan, Somalia, Chad, Mauritania, Senegal, Ethiopia). The texts are provided by renowned Mozambique novelist Mia Couto, who describes how today's Africa reflects the effects of colonization as well as the consequences of economic, social, & environmental crises. ...

Africa 1626 Replica Map by the Old Map Company is a reproduction of the map created for the famous atlas of the period by the master map maker John Speede Esq. The Old Map Company has recreated the antique maps of British counties, European cities & World countries originally crafted by master map maker John Speede Esq. whose work had accuracy & quality not surpassed for centuries. Each map is treated & presented on specially crafted paper then h&-treated giving it texture & an aged appearance before being beautifully engraved & detailed. ...

The collections of the British Museum provide an exceptional resource for exploring both African antiquity & its contemporary arts & cultures. This book looks at the continent as a whole. It describes through a series of essays the history & arts of particular regions & the sources of the collections now in the Museum. Each section will be well-illustrated with a mix of archival & contemporary field photographs, & will also integrate illustrations of up to 50 important individual objects from this world-famous collection. The objects will have a commentary on their significance by leading figures in the field of African studies, many of them native to the areas from which the objects derive. The book brings to bear a mix of Western & African scholarship in an innovative collaboration to reassess one of the great African collections. ...