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Li Haoshi, better known as “House” is facing consequences after joking about the People’s Liberation Army or the (PLA), China’s principal military force. In China, politics are taken seriously and Li learned exactly how serious things could get. This situation might make some of us appreciate our freedom of speech. While performing at the Century […]

Did you know there are 54 countries in Africa? Learn More About Burkina Faso Which Name Means "Land of Incorruptible People"

Did you know there are 54 countries in Africa? Learn More About Burundi also known as “The Heart of Africa”

Cabo Verde is a country that consists of 10 islands. Learn more about this country here...

  Cameroon is pronounced “ka·mur·oon” and is one of the 9 countries located in Central Africa. Has the longest ruling leader, Paul Biya. Cameroon was named by Portuguese explorers for the Rio dos Camarões (‘River of Prawns’). This country gained it’s independence on October 1, 1961 from France. Continue reading below to learn more about the beautiful African country, […]

  Central African Republic is pronounced “sen·truhl a·fruh·kuhn ruh·puh·bluhk” and is one of the 9 countries located in Central Africa. This country gained it’s independence on August 13, 1960. This country is known to have the world’s 2nd largest rainforest, The Congo Basin and home to the ethnic group of the PeeWee People. The PeeWee People are known for […]

  Chad is pronounced “ch·ad” and and is one of the 9 countries located in Central Africa. The largest landlocked country in Africa. This country gained its independence on August 11, 1960. This country was named after Lake Chad. Continue reading below to learn more about the beautiful African country, Chad. What Does The Chad Flag Represent? BLUE: […]

  Comoros is pronounced “kaa·mur·owz” and is one of the 6 island nations of Africa. The name Comoros is derived from the Arab word ‘kamar’ which means the moon. This country gained it’s independence on July 6, 1975 from France. This country is known as the perfume island. Continue reading below to learn more about the beautiful African country, Comoros. Where is Comoros […]

  Republic of the Congo aka Congo is pronounced “kaang·gow” and and is one of the 9 countries located in Central Africa. The name Congo is from the Congo River which derived from Kongo, a Bantu kingdom that got its name from its people, the Bakongo (hunters). This country gained its independence in 1960 from France. This country is […]

  Côte d’Ivoire aka Ivory Coast is pronounced “coat duh·vwaar” and is one of the 16 countries located in West Africa. This country gained it’s independence on August 7, 1960 from France. This country is known for being the world’s top exporter of cocoa and raw cashew nuts. Continue reading below to learn more about the beautiful African country, Côte […]