Africa is considered to be the poorest continent on the planet. It is home to 54 sovereign nations with some progressing nations who are quite wealthy like Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria.

Nigeria in particular is an international oil industry player; and until recently was by far Africa’s biggest producer of oil with over 2.5 million barrels produced every day.

Kenya has discovered oil reserves in Turkana. Pilot programs to test the market value of the oil are under way.

This is the Africa you don’t see on TV!

Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya

10. Luanda, Angola

Capital of Africa’s second largest oil producer, Luanda is home to the nation’s main seaport and administrative center. In the past decade, this city has achieved the most developments among any city in Africa. With the help of China International Trust and Investment Corporation (CITIC), Luanda is looking more like a western country.

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9. Agadir, Morocco

Capital of Agadir-Ida Ou Tanane province, Agadir is one of the major urban centres of Morocco. The city has been rebuilt after the 1960 earthquake. It is now Morocco’s largest seaside resort; attracting tourists from all over the world.

8. Cape Town, South Africa

The second-most populous city in South Africa, Cape Town is famous for its harbour, Table Mountain and Cape Point. It is the most popular international tourist destination in South Africa.

Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town, South Africa

7. Cairo, Egypt

The home of civilization, Cairo is Egypt’s capital and the largest city in the Middle-East and second-largest in Africa after Lagos. This city was named the “world’s most 24-hour city” in 2011 by Badoo ahead of New York and Paris.

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6. Port Louis, Mauritius

The capital city of Mauritius, Port Louis is one of Africa’s main financial centers. The city is mostly overshadowed by its financial hub, tourism, manufacturing sector, and port facilities. This nation languages include English and French.

Port Louis, Mauritius Port Louis, Mauritius

5. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Former capital, richest and largest city in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam is the major city for both business and government in Tanzania.

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4. Abuja, Nigeria

Nigeria’s capital, Abuja was built in the 80’s before being disposing Lagos as the capital city of the most populous black nation in the world by the administration of General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) in 1991. The city is one of the richest and most expensive in Africa.



3. Tunis, Tunisia

Tunis is both the capital and the largest city of Tunisia. The greater metropolitan area of Tunis, often referred to as Grand Tunis, holds some 2,700,000 inhabitants. As the capital city of the country, Tunis is the focus of Tunisian political and administrative life; it is also the centre of the country’s commercial activity.

2. Johannesburg, South Africa

By population, Johannesburg is the largest and wealthiest city in South Africa. Called Africa’s economic powerhouse, this city is also the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa

1. Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya

Kenya’s largest city and capital, Nairobi is the most populous city in eastern Africa. It is one of the most leading cities in Africa, both politically and financially (Africa’s 4th largest exchange in terms of trading volume).

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