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African Cities that Some JetPunkers Should Know

These are some of the most famous cities in Africa. How many can you name?
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Last updated: January 29, 2023
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First submittedJanuary 29, 2023
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The largest city in Africa, it is known for the pyramids to its southwest
Cairo
Founded and named for a conqueror, the Pearl of the Mediterranean once had a lighthouse
Alexandria
The northernmost capital in Africa, this city once fought three wars with Rome
Tunis
Nestled between the Mediterranean and the steep, this city is known for its kasbah
Algiers
Famous for its vat dye, this city is home to the oldest university in the world
Fes
Once a French colony portrayed in a 1942 movie, it is home to the largest mosque in Africa
Casablanca
This “Red City” at the foot of the Atlas Mountains is known for its marketplaces
Marrakesh
The westernmost point on the African continent, it was the site of a failed campaign in WWII
Dakar
Lying on the Gulf of Guinea, this city is where the dancing pallbearers are based
Accra
The largest city in West Africa, it is projected to become the largest city in the world in 2100
Lagos
At the confluence of the White Nile and Blue Nile, this city was besieged in 1884
Khartoum
At an elevation of 2,440 meters, this multi-cultural city is home to the African Union
Addis Ababa
On the bank of Lake Victoria, this Bugandan city sits on hills close to the source of the Nile
Kampala
Located on the East African Rift, this city is the safari capital of the world
Nairobi
The largest city on the Swahili coast, its name in Arabic means "abode of peace"
Dar es Salaam
This capital city is situated on the northwest bank of the Congo River
Brazzaville
Formerly Léopoldville, this capital city is situated on the southeast bank of the Congo River
Kinshasa
The most expensive city in Africa, this seaport is a key exporter of oil
Luanda
Nicknamed "City of Gold", this city is home to the De Beers company
Johannesburg
This wealthiest city in Africa is home to Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope
Cape Town
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