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853 travel pictures in 87 stories from 20 countries from Africa. Images of people, sights, nature, architecture, cities; pictures of well known spots but also photos of unknown places. All pictures can be downloaded and used as wallpaper for your computer, or sent as a free postcard. They can also be bought for personal or commercial use. Images are also accessible through tags. You can navigate Africa using Google Earth.

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Read about and see pictures of Harar (Ethiopia) According to some Muslims, Harar is the fourth holiest city in the world. Combined with the legendary history of the old place, one even implying prophet Mohammed as the founder of the city, it made me expect an inaccesible city. For centuries, Harar was the pivotal place in the religious battles of the region, and used as a base by the infamous Ahmed Gragn, the left-handed imam who fought the Christian empire in the are in the 16th century. The walled city for a long time opened its city gates only for Muslims, and its autonomy only came to an end in 1875, although it still retains a special status within Ethiopia. Travel to Harar (Ethiopia)

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See pictures of and read about Accra (Ghana)Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum Ghana's Father of the Fatherland, Kwame Nkrumah, has a last resting place in style: a Mausoleum in a friendly park right in Accra, the capital of the country that achieved independence under his guidance. Travel to Accra (Ghana)

See pictures of and read about Karen (Kenya)Karen Blixen house Close to Nairobi, you can visit the house where Danish author Karen Blixen once lived, and Out of Africa filmed. Travel to Karen (Kenya)

See pictures of and read about Cairo (Egypt)Sultan Hassan mosque One of the largest mosques in the world, Sultan Hassan mosque also serves as a madrassa and mausoleum, although the sultan himself is not buried here. Travel to Cairo (Egypt)

See pictures of and read about EthiopiaEthiopian kids Youngsters everywhere in Ethiopia - this is a young nation and it shows on the streets. They can be delightful, but they can also be a nuisance for the traveller. Travel to Ethiopia

See pictures of and read about Tadjoura (Djibouti)Tadjoura Tadjoura is a peaceful town right on the coast of the Gulf bearing its name, with a pleasant boulevard where you can join the locals for a stroll. Travel to Tadjoura (Djibouti)

See pictures of and read about Uganda people (Uganda)Uganda people One of the delights of a visit to Uganda is the often spontaneous and good-humoured spirit of the people. Moreover, their colourful dresses make them a great sight when travelling through the country. Travel to Uganda people (Uganda)

See pictures of and read about EritreaEritrean colours Eritrea is also attractive for its many bright colours that can be seen everywhere, especially in the clothes of the women you come across. Travel to Eritrea

See pictures of and read about SeychellesVallée de Mai Probably the most special place of Praslin island, Vallee de Mai is home to the famed coco de mer palm. Even in the rain, a visit will leave you in awe. Travel to Seychelles