COUNTRIES OF AFRICA

  1. Guinea-Bissau
  2. Kenya

  3. In a PowerPoint or Google Slides Presentation, you are to choose 3 African Countries and through pictures and complete sentences provide the following information on them:
  4. What European Country Colonized the Country?
  5. Who is the Current President or Leader?
  6. What is the primary languages spoken in this Country?
  7. What are the dominant Ethnic groups in this Country?
  8. What are the Natural Resources of the Country?
  9. What are the Country’s most common Imports and Exports?
  10. What Year did the Country gain its independence from their Colonizing Country?
  11. How did the Country gain its independence? Civil War? Overthrow the Government?
  12. What Civil Wars if any has taken place in the Country?
  13. What is the Current Population of the Country?
  14. What lasting effect is seen in the country from Slavery and Colonization? Explain
  15. Is the Country in Poverty or thriving economically? Explain.

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25. Kenya

  • Colonizing Country: Great Britain
  • Current President: William Ruto
  • Primary Languages: Swahili (official), English, and numerous local languages (e.g., Kikuyu, Luo, Kalenjin, Luhya)
  • Dominant Ethnic Groups: Kikuyu, Luhya, Kalenjin, Luo, Kamba, Kisii, and many others
  • Natural Resources: Wildlife, tourism, fertile agricultural land, geothermal energy, and some mineral resources.
  • Imports: Machinery, transport equipment, manufactured goods, petroleum products
  • Exports: Tea, coffee, horticulture (flowers, vegetables), tourism
  • Independence: December 12, 1963
  • Civil Wars: Kenya experienced a period of political violence and ethnic clashes in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
  • Current Population: Approximately 56 million
  • Slavery and Colonization: Kenya experienced the effects of the slave trade before colonial rule. British colonialism had a significant impact, leading to the dispossession of land, the suppression of local cultures, and the establishment of a system that benefited European settlers. These legacies continue to influence land ownership patterns, economic inequalities, and social divisions in Kenya today.
  • Economic Situation: Kenya has experienced economic growth in recent years, driven by sectors such as tourism, agriculture, and telecommunications. However, poverty and inequality remain significant challenges, with a large portion of the population living below the poverty line.

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24. Guinea-Bissau

  • Colonizing Country: Portugal
  • Current President: Umaro Sissoco Embaló
  • Primary Languages: Portuguese (official), Crioulo (national language), and several regional languages (e.g., Mandinka, Fula, Balanta)
  • Dominant Ethnic Groups: Balanta, Fula, Mandinka, Papel
  • Natural Resources: Fish, bauxite, phosphates, timber, peanuts, cashew nuts, and palm oil.
  • Imports: Food, machinery, fuels, manufactured goods
  • Exports: Cashews, fish, peanuts, palm oil, timber
  • Independence: September 10, 1974 (After a protracted guerrilla war)
  • Civil Wars: A brief civil war occurred from 1998 to 1999.
  • Current Population: Approximately 2 million
  • Slavery and Colonization: The slave trade had a devastating impact on Guinea-Bissau, leading to the loss of countless lives and disrupting social structures. Colonial rule further exploited the country's resources, hindering economic development and reinforcing inequalities. These historical legacies continue to influence the country's socio-economic conditions today.
  • Economic Situation: Guinea-Bissau is one of the poorest countries in the world, facing significant challenges such as political instability, corruption, and dependence on foreign aid. While it has potential in sectors like agriculture and fisheries, these sectors remain largely underdeveloped.