Skip to content
BigFoto

BigFoto

Free photo and big images with world travel articles

  • Africa
    • Mauritius
    • Tunisia
    • Egypt
    • Ghana
    • Morocco
    • South Africa
  • America
    • Eskimos
    • Brazil
    • Canada
    • United States
    • Uruguay
  • Asia
    • Bali
    • China
    • India
    • Israel
    • Japan
    • Jordan
    • Laos
    • Malaysia
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • Sri Lanka
    • Turkey
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam
    • Uzbekistan
  • Europe
    • Croatia
    • Czech Republic
    • Austria
    • Bulgaria
    • Denmark
    • Ireland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Netherlands
    • Norway
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Spain
    • Switzerland
    • United Kingdom
  • Pacific
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
  • Themes
    • Architecture
    • Aviation
    • Amusement Park
    • Background
    • Casino
    • Close Up
    • Christmas
    • Fireworks
    • Food
    • Fountains
    • Human
    • Animals
    • Flowers
    • Forest
    • Geology
    • Carnival
    • Hands
    • Nature
    • Landscapes
    • Sky
    • Underwater
    • Railway
    • Sculptures
    • Ships
    • Sport
    • Winter
  • Miscellaneous

Africa

Africa; Information and Pictures
Arriving in Africa for the first time can be an unforgettable experience. When the plane door is unlocked it’s as if someone has opened an oven, and what’s cooking is a never before tasted dish of strange and powerful smells that tell you a delicious feast awaits. Even the light seems different, and before you ever set foot on this strange new continent, you become aware that you want to come back and enjoy its difference again and again.
As the pictures in each photo gallery show, Africa is a continent of varied and fascinating landscapes, diverse cultures and exotic animals. It is the second largest and second most populous continent on Earth, with abundant natural resources and yet the lowest GDP per head of any continent apart from Antarctica (Source: IMF 2010).
Africa has 15% of the world’s population and the youngest age profile of all the continents, with 50% of its people under 20 years old. It also has the worst poverty: 50% of sub-Saharan Africans are estimated to live on less than the official poverty income of US$ 1.25 a day (World Bank, 2008). A number of factors are believed to be holding back development, including HIV/AIDS and malaria, corruption and tribal and other military conflicts, including genocide. Some countries human rights record is poor, and the rest of the world seems uninterested or powerless to help, having previously exploited the continent through the slave trade and later colonialism.
For many African countries, one possible source of the money required to aid their development is tourism. Of the 54 African states recognised by the UN, 17 earned over US$ 10m from tourism in 2005, according to the World Tourism Organisation. The most visited countries were Egypt, South Africa and Kenya, with history and wildlife to offer, along with those countries close to Europe, like Morocco and Tunisia. The Cape Town area of South Africa, as the pictures in our South Africa photo gallery show, is full of attractions, from glorious natural scenery and beautiful coast line, to wine tasting and whale watching. Mauritius, out in the Indian Ocean beyond Madagascar, offers volcanic mountain ranges, lush sub-tropical forests and waterfalls as a change from your luxurious beach holiday and exciting scuba diving. In West Africa, the former British colony of Ghana is developing its tourist industry and visitors are going in increasing numbers to the Atlantic beaches and traditional markets of the capital, Accra, with its lively nightlife. In Kumasi you can visit a cocoa plantation and see traditional Kente cloth weaving, as well as exploring Asante culture at the Asante Buildings museum. Kakum National Park is popular for a day’s walking in the forest parkland and birdwatching from the canopy walkways 30 metres up.
Egypt has a much more developed tourist industry than Ghana, based on its fascinating historical archaeology. The pyramids and the Sphinx are the iconic not-to-be-missed sights, but there is further exploration of ancient culture to be enjoyed at the Valley of the Kings and the temple of Karnak down the Nile in Luxor. The step pyramids at Saqqara, older even than the better known ones at Memphis, are well worth a visit. Egypt also offers a different kind of holiday at its Red Sea resorts, with some of the best scuba diving in the world.
On the Mediterranean north coast of the continent, Tunisia has its own historical sites to visit as a change from its glorious sandy beaches and water sports: Carthage was an ancient state conquered first by the Romans and then by the Ottoman Empire. You can also take a trip into the Sahara and, to experience the desert more fully, you can stay there in a comfortable, modern hotel.

morocco 2746495 1920
Africa Morocco 

The Morocco and its tourist attractions

December 4, 2019April 17, 2020 bigfoto 0 Comments

Is it accurate to say that you are considering or intending to go for a get-away in Morocco? Morocco is

Read more
morocco 2349647 640
Africa 

Tunisia; travel information and free photos

December 4, 2019January 9, 2020 bigfoto 0 Comments travel info, Tunisia

Note of warning: Tunisia underwent a revolution in 2011, and is still in a period of political transition. A new

Read more
mauritius 44
Africa Mauritius 

Mauritius; Travel Information and Pictures

December 4, 2019April 17, 2020 bigfoto 0 Comments bigfoto, free pictures, Mauritius

Mauritius is situated at approximately 2000kilometers to the south-eastern coast of Africa and lies east of Madagascar. The land has

Read more
abu simbel
Africa Egypt 

Egypt; Travel information and photos

December 4, 2019April 17, 2020 bigfoto 0 Comments

The Arab Republic of Egypt is probably one of the oldest tourist locations in the world; its marvels attracted the

Read more
Africa South Africa 

South Africa. Travel Information and Free Pictures

December 4, 2019April 17, 2020 bigfoto 0 Comments

South Africa is a truly exciting place to visit and Cape Town is one of the most desirable destinations in

Read more
  • Next →
printable flower pictures

Search

Bigfoto Info

  • About
  • Advertising
  • Contact
  • Copyright
  • Disclaimer
  • Please support bigfoto.com
  • Privacy

Latest Posts

  • Most Beautiful Horse Racing Tracks In the USA
  • 3 Excellent Ways to Spend Your Vacation
  • How to Create a Professional (Photo) Portfolio to Attract Respectable Clients
  • 5 Picturesque Natural Landscapes To Visit In Mauritius
  • Most Impressive Countries for Landscape Photography
  • Where to Find Your Winter Tropical Sun?
  • How to Make the Perfect Long Exposure Photo?
  • Urban Photographers: Which Cities to Visit?
  • The Photographer’s Guide to Self-Promotion
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Places to Visit after the Lockdowns are Over
  • Landscapes, Nature Pictures
  • Ghana Pictures and Travel Information
  • Why the number of mobile casino users is increasing in Japan
  • Are Vegas Casinos Worth The Trip?
  • Seven things you should know about Fez, Morocco
  • Yalta – From Ancient Greece To Modern Time
  • Chengdu – Historic And Modern Day Metropolis
  • Five Things To Enjoy In Exeter (Plus One More)
  • City of Qom
  • Travel-Themed Zoom Backgrounds to Use on Your Next Video Call
  • Medieval town of Motovun
  • The Island of Zlarin
  • Zaton Near Šibenik
  • Discover The City Of Bakar
  • Facts About Komiža Everyone Should Know
  • Highlights of the best attractions and adventures in Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Explore the historical charms, Mediterranean climate, and modern entertainment of Sousse
  • Exciting adventures in La Antigua beyond the beautiful beaches and resorts
  • The allure of the small University town of Heidelberg
  • Exciting and Cool places to visit in Nicosia
  • Exploring the Uniqueness of Thimphu
  • Discovering the historic, hidden gems of Akko (Acre)
  • Where to Stay in Istanbul?
  • Why you should visit Niagara Falls
  • Visiting the pretty old town of Primošten
  • 5 Best African Safari dream destinations
  • Fiji- 5 interesting things to do on your first visit
  • French Polynesia- Interesting things to do in the South Pacific Islands
  • Whitsunday Islands Australia – Best tourist attractions to visit on the Islands
  • Madagascar- 5 exciting things to explore in the Island country
  • The Yucatan, Mexico- Best places to visit in Merida and its environs
  • Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia- Top things to do on this Island
  • Maui, Hawaii: Top 5 Attraction Centers to Visit in Maui on your Next Vacation
  • Tayrona National Park, Colombia- 5 reasons why you should visit
  • Puerto Rico – Lovely Sites to visit in this Caribbean Island
  • Fuerteventura, Canary Islands – Fun things to do in Fuerteventura as a visitor
  • Best Places to Visit While in Canada
  • Top 5 Places to Visit in Iran
  • Top 5 Places to Visit in Tanzania
  • Verona – Beauties of Italy’s Most Romantic City
  • The Legality of Online Casinos in Ireland
  • Top 5 places to visit in Ecuador
  • Top 5 Places to Visit in Malaysia
  • Beginners Guide to Mediterranean Islands
  • Important things to know before planning a trip to Poland
  • 5 Natural wonders of Greece you must see
  • What makes Singapore an exciting place to visit
  • Planning a Wine Trip in the Balkans
  • 5 Places to Visit in Belgrade

Calendar

July 2022
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
« Jun    
Copyright © 2022 BigFoto. All rights reserved.
Theme: ColorMag by ThemeGrill. Powered by WordPress.