African Geography by Letter - Y

Capital of Cameroon

Capital of Ivory Coast

Official language of Nigeria and ethnic group making up 20% of Nigeria's population

Kingdom in modern Katanga, DR Congo which existed from 1856-1891 and was one of the most powerful in Africa due to controlling the trade route connecting Africa's east and west coasts

Capital of Adamawa State in eastern Nigeria

Capital of Bayelsa State in southern Nigeria

State in northern Nigeria, where the largest cattle market in Africa is located

Town of 80,000 in the far north of Cameroon

The oldest standing structure in Ethiopia, estimated to have been built around 700 BC

Town of 86,000 in the Oromia region of southern Ethiopia

County of 271,000 in South Sudan on the border with DR Congo

City of 45,000 in southwest South Sudan

Town of 40,000 in DR Congo and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve around the town

Town of 12,000 in the far north of DR Congo

Swampy valley in northern Tanzania home to many species of waterbirds

District in Lagos, Nigeria, where the University of Lagos is located

Species of gecko endemic to Madagascar

Another species of gecko endemic to Madagascar

Plant similar to the potato; 95% of its crops are grown in Africa

Town of 38,000 in Burkina Faso that was the birthplace of President Thomas Sankara