Is the capital of Africa myth or reality?

Not every boy from the far USSR managed to realize his dream to hunt wild animals or climb a tall palm tree, having read Mein Reed. Today, already grown up, they will be able to do it in a much more civilized way on jeeps during a safari or in modern buses while traveling in South Africa.

The second largest continent, the homeland of 933,000,000 people, the poorest part of the world with 54 independent states, the owner of the second largest lake, the largest river in the world, and the largest desert is Africa. Its geographic location is also interesting, it is almost symmetrical to the equator. Africa is a continent of great contrasts, in some countries, minerals and resources are abundant, and some are sterile. It produces 50% of the world's diamonds.

So how do you determine where the capital of Africa is? Undoubtedly, this part of the world has a lot of states, each of which has its own capital. But no matter how absurd this statement is, there is such a thing as "the capital of Africa". This is the city of Addis Ababa, which is rightly called this way, it has great political, diplomatic and economic importance for the continent.

It was built in the late nineteenth century and in Amharic its name means "new flower". Interesting is the capital of Africa and as an object for travel. People of various religious orientations will find here a sincere response in numerous churches and mosques. Very beautiful Ethiopian National Museum, it contains a plaster copy of Lucy - it is Australopithecus, whose remains are found on the territory of this state.

The capital of Africa is the place where the representations of all states of the continent, OAU (Organization of African Unity) and the UN Economic Commission are located. Its color and size will hit the open air bazaar - the largest in East Africa.

South Africa is the most economically developed state of the continent. Almost all other countries in Africa and their capitals are at an extremely low level of economic and political development. Nevertheless, diverse landscapes, wildlife, culture and traditions have made it one of the most desired tourist destinations in the world. South Africa has the status of a federal republic, is the main trading partner of Germany, the United States, Japan and the United Kingdom.

The main capital of South Africa is Pretoria, in this city is the government of South Africa. It is a modern metropolis with skyscrapers and parks, which is the cultural and industrial center of South Africa. The population of Pretoria by 65% consists of Africans, the rest - descendants of Dutch colonists, their communication takes place in 11 state languages. In addition to Pretoria, South Africa still has two capitals - the legislative one - Cape Town, and the judicial one - Bloemfontein. It is also a large metropolitan area with skyscrapers and boutiques, with an abundance of exotic flowering plants. After a bit of retreat, you can enjoy the chic views of unspoiled nature.

Every traveler who has come to this continent will be able to find his own Africa here.