Africa

Concise Business Travel Guides for countries in Africa including South Africa, Kenya & Nigeria. Find useful travel advice, tips & resources for travellers. The guides include local country information, facts, visa requirements, business customs & etiquette, public holidays and more.

South Africa located in southern Africa has the largest economy in the continent, it is a major business and industrial hub. A diverse country it has been referred to as ‘the world in one country’; major cities include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria. Well known attractions include Kruger National Park, Cape Town, beaches and Table Mountain, the Garden Route and Durban’s beach front.

Kenya is located in east Africa, it has one of the largest economies in the region and in recent years has had a booming economy offering some with opportunities of business travel to the country. Major cities include Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru. Well known attractions include the national parks such as Amboseli, Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks and game reserves including the Masai Mara. The beaches in Mombasa are a popular attractions for visitors.

Nigeria is located in west Africa and is the most populous country in the continent and has the largest economy in the region. The economy includes a growing manufacturing sector, financial services industry and petroleum production. Well known attractions include Yankari National Park, Chad Basin National Park, Osun Sacred Forest, Lekki Conservation Centre & National Museum.

Africa Quick Facts:

Population: 1,032,532,974

Area total: 30,221,532 sq km

Major cities: Cairo (Egypt), Lagos (Nigeria), Cape Town & Johannesburg (South Africa) & Nairobi (Kenya)

Official Languages: Afrikaans, Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili & others.

Major Currencies: South African Rand, Nigerian Naira, Kenyan Shilling & Egyptian Pound

Time Zone: UTC-1.00 to UTC+4

Major International Airports: Johannesburg (O. R. Tambo Airport), Cape Town International Airport, Lagos (Murtala Muhammed Airport), Cairo International Airport & Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport).


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