1. A is for Africa This large continent has 54 countries.
Around 2000 different languages are spoken here
African people come from large families called tribes.

2. A is for Algeria Algeria is the largest country in Africa
People here speak Arabic and Berber
Many school children in Algeria don’t have anything other than their school books to read.

3. B is for beads Boys and girls in many african tribes wear beads.
They wear them on their head, ears or neck.
The colors of the beads have a meaning
White= peace; 
Blue=water;
Red=warrior/bravery

4. C is for canoe
Canoe down the Zambezi river and you might just spot wild elephants, hippos or crocodiles waiting for their next meal!

5. D is for djembe (African Drum)
The Djembe is a drum that has a special use. Different beats are used to announce births, deaths and celebrations. They are even used for storytelling!

6. E is for Egypt
Egypt – the land of pyramids and pharohs is home to the river Nile – the longest river in the world.
The people of Egypt are called Egyptians

7. F is for feathers
Many tribes in Africa wear feathers as part of their headress.
These Samburu men are warriors taking part in a celebration.
Wearing feathers shows that you are important.

8. G is for goatherds
Goatherds herd their flock of goats high up in the mountains of Tunisia.
Goats are reared for their nutritious milk, meat , wool and hide.

9. H is for houses You will find all kinds of houses in Africa
Mud houses, brick houses, tree houses, tent houses, straw houses, and towering concrete houses.

10. I is for Indigo Indigo is a blue powder made from the indigo plant.
It is used to dye clothes blue.

11. J is for jackal
There are so many different jackals that are native to Africa.
They hunt as packs just like wolves.

12. K is for kola nuts
Kola nuts are offered to guests to show warmth and friendship.
These nuts grow on pods in tall trees.
It is also used to make medicine

13. L is for Lion The African Lion is an endangered animal
Lions live in groups called prides
Lions in their natural habitat can only be found in Africa and India.

14. M is for mask
In many parts of Africa, masks are sacred objects and are brought out only for special occasions.
Masks could be made of wood, clay, wool or straw

15. N is for Namibia The great Kalahari desert lies here
Namibia has 8 official languages of which English and German are a part.

16. o is for ornaments
African people like to dress up their bodies with ornaments.
In some tribes, body markings are another kind of ornament

17. P is for pottery Pottery is the art of making pots
Pots are used to store water
Some tribes paint traditional designs on their pots.

18. Q is for Queen
Not so long ago, there were powerful kings and queens in Africa. Nowadays there are only a few.
This is the queen mother of the Ashanti people of West Africa.

19. R is for River
Africans believe rivers are sacred because they bring life
Some of Africa’s important rivers are the Nile, Congo and the Zambezi.

20. S is for sunsets Sunsets are spectacular on the African savannah
Tour operators offer special sunset safaris so that people can experience its beauty and watch the animals that come out at sundown.

21. T is for turban
People living in the deserts of africa wear turbans to protect themselves from the harsh winds
Some may wear it for religious reasons.

22. U is for Umbrella Tree
The African Umbrella tree is called that because it looks like an umbrella.
These trees can grow to a height of 100 ft.
Girraffes love to eat their leaves.

23. V is for village
A village is where many people live together, sharing their traditions and beliefs.
Many African villages still don’t have electricity!

24. W is for weaving
Some tribes weave their own fabrics from locally produced cotton.
Every region has its own story of how weaving began.

25. X is for xylophone
The African xylphone is a musical instrument made from wood and gourds.
The xylophone is played in accompaniment to drums

26. Y is for Yam Festival
The yam festival is a popular holiday in Nigeria and Ghana.
It is celebrated like a harvest festival and communities celebrate by cooking yam and playing games.

27. Z is for Zambia & Zimbabwe
Zambia and Zimbabwe are two countries that share the worlds largest waterfall between them
- The Victoria Falls