Africa Industrialization Day - November 20

The Africa Industrialization Day that falls on November 20 is a day declared in 1990, and is a day when a large number of African governments and organizations come together to explore different ways to stimulate the industrialization process in Africa. This special day attracts a large amount of attention from all over the world and hosts special seminars, meetings and other types of events all over Africa.

Although industrialization in Africa can be seen to rise gradually, the continent rich in natural resources lags far behind many other parts of the world, which have an impact on the development of Africa and its ability to communicate at a global level. On this day efforts are being made to bring together as much as possible the leaders of many countries in Africa, and the promotion of common goals on the industrialization of Africa and the exploitation of its resources can be something that the whole world will enjoy.

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In honor of Africa's Industrial Day, get some interesting facts about this amazing continent:

Africa is larger than China, USA, India, Mexico and much of Europe are combined together.

Africa is home to the largest animals in the world: the African elephants, and the tallest: the giraffes.

The people of the Sun (Bushmen) tribe in South Africa, today use the same set of tools as the one in the cave, which was dated 44,000 years ago.

41% of children in Africa aged 5 to 14 are employed as workers.

People in Africa and Asia have to walk an average of 6 miles to collect water.

Between 1525 and 1866, 12.5 million Africans were abducted and sold into slavery in America.

Facebook has 100 million active users from the African continent.

96 elephants are killed every day in Africa.

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The most deadly animal in Africa is the hippopotamus.

Married women in the Dogon tribe in Africa maintain relationships with men out of wedlock at the encouragement of their mothers.

South Africa is called "Rainbow Nation in the Cloud" because it has 11 different official languages.

In Africa there is beer brewed from bananas.

Beer in Tanzania Market, Source: Leo D'lion, Flickr

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November 20 is also Universal Children's Day- 20 November

Seychelles Independence Day - June 29

The Republic of Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, located 1,600 kilometers east of the African continent, northeast of Madagascar.

The Seychelles has neighboring island states: Mauritius and Reunion (belonging to France) to the south, and the Maldives to the northeast. Seychelles is a tiny country, with a total size of 455 square kilometers, but it attracts many tourists every year who want to enjoy the good life that this tropical paradise has to offer.

The first documented evidence of the arrival of man in the Seychelles is from 1505, when Portuguese sailors came to the islands who were mostly pirates. In 1756 the French captured the islands and named them after the then French Minister of Finance, Jean Moro de Seychelles.

In 1814, after many years of struggles for control of the Seychelles between the British and the French, the islands passed to the British and became the colony of the British Crown. It was not until 1976, on June 29, that the country gained independence from Britain.

The languages spoken in the Seychelles are English, Seychellois Creole and French, the languages used by the islanders during the history of the change of government in it.

Tourism in the Seychelles

The capital of the Seychelles is Victoria and is located on the northeast side of the island of Maha. Near the city is the Seychelles International Airport. 

Most transport between the islands is by ferry. On island roads vehicles travel on the left side (as in England, Australia and Japan).

Tourists love the Seychelles because of the stunning white beaches with huge coconut fruit and turquoise calm sea, the vibrant and colorful little town of Victoria, the huge sea turtles, the secluded quiet corners as opposed to the bustling resorts.

Those who love sporting activities will find in the waters of the Seychelles diving and snorkeling activities in the coral reefs, or swimming with turtles. On the island itself you can climb the rocks and visit the beautiful botanical gardens, the National Museum of History, the colorful market of Victoria, the Val de Mai Reserve, the Arid Island Reserve and the Il Coco Reserve.

In the video: Praslin Island, the second largest island in the Seychelles, 

located about 53 km northeast of Mahe. 

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Seychelles flag

The Seychelles flag was officially adopted on June 18, 1996. The colors of the flag symbolize the future and development of the country. Here is the meaning of each color: blue - the sky and the sea that surrounds the island. Yellow - the sun, which gives the light of life. Red - the people, and their work towards unity and love. White - social justice and harmony. Green - the environment, vegetation, soil and resources.

The local Creole cuisine mainly includes spicy fish and seafood.

The Seychelles Independence Day celebrations are spent by the residents on an official day off, with the families on picnics and trips, and at night the sky is lit up with spectacular fireworks.

A giant turtle on La Digue Island Source

Hotel pool in the Seychelles Source

 

June 29 is also World Industrial Design Day and International Mud Day