Country Highlight: THE GAMBIA

The Gambia is the smallest country on the African mainland, nicknamed the Smiling Coast due to its friendly people. Learn more fun facts about this country.

Country Highlight: CÔTE D’IVOIRE (aka IVORY COAST)

Côte D’Ivoire is Africa’s 28th largest country and it has the 3rd largest French speaking population in world. Learn more fun facts about this vibrant country.

Country Highlight: CAPE VERDE

Cape Verde is Africa’s 5th smallest country and one of its 6 island nations. Learn more fun facts about this beautiful country.

Country Highlight: BURKINA FASO

Burkina Faso is the 29th largest country in Africa and its name means “land of the honest people”. Learn more fun facts about this fascinating country.

Country Highlight: BENIN

Benin is the 17th smallest country in Africa and the birthplace of Voodoo. Learn more fun facts about this beautiful country.

Month by Month Guide to Africa’s Best Festivals

With 54 countries and island nations, there’s never a shortage of music and cultural festivals in Africa. Here’s a month by month list.