Last Updated on December 18, 2020
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Throughout history, the great European empires focused on the African continent due to the abundance of valuable resources in its territories – such as gold, ivory, and salt. The exploitation and colonization of these territories have left persistent traces, particularly with regard to language and linguistic development. This is probably the main reason why so many African countries have English as an official language. And Nigeria is one of them. Nigeria is the 7thmost populated country in the world, with more than 206 million inhabitants. With so many people scattered over around 923 000 km², it is not surprising that more than 500 languages are currently spoken in Nigeria. Despite all this linguistic diversity, English is the only official language, with Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo being the other national languages.
4. Ghana
Like most African countries, Ghana is also unknown to most tourists in the Western world. If you’re interested in exploring this continent, Ghana has many good reasons to be your first destination. First of all, it is considered safe for tourists, and it’s worth pointing out that safety is more often than not the reason why most people scratch African countries out of their list when it comes time to decide their vacation destination. Ghana has lots of magnificent places to visit, including wonderful beaches, waterfalls, and natural parks. The nightlife is also long and varied, and there are lots of things to do when it comes to entertainment shows and cultural festivals. Lastly, since English is the official language of Ghana, you won’t have any trouble communicating with local people, which is fundamental if you want to truly know the culture of the country. [ads shortcode=”td_responsive”]
5. Kenya
Located on the eastern side of Africa, Kenya is the third-largest economy in the sub-Saharan region. It is one of the countries with the greatest development potential in the region. Kenya is also a very interesting tourist destination, especially for people who like to observe and interact with wildlife. There are professional guides that can take you on amazing journeys to explore protected areas that were created to preserve wild animals. These are unique experiences that remain forever in the memory of those who go through them. English and Swahili are the two official languages. In total, there are 69 different languages spoken in Kenya.
