Everything you need to know about Africa

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  • @GeographyNow
    @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +279

    Or at least everything you (BASICALLY) need to know about Africa IF you barely know anything. We needed another reference video, so here you go! Cheers! Enjoy!
    (Also I will be responding to comments for the first hour of upload!)

    • @real-lacey
      @real-lacey ปีที่แล้ว +3

      churros :3

    • @suswrittenbackwardsissus5777
      @suswrittenbackwardsissus5777 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Im so early

    • @andrefarfan4372
      @andrefarfan4372 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Early

    • @Srbija_jaka
      @Srbija_jaka ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have never been this early. Oh, and you forgot about Makuria and Meroë.

    • @superpowerdragon
      @superpowerdragon ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i really hope when you get to do asia, dont just lump asia into one continent, either do eurasia as whole, or do the different subcontinent separately (indian subcontinent, east-asia / east-eurasia, europe / west-eurasia, etc)

  • @WODEMAYA
    @WODEMAYA ปีที่แล้ว +403

    I’m here to learn about my continent 😊

    • @Tethloach1
      @Tethloach1 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      regional powers:
      North = Egypt
      East = Ethiopia
      South = South Africa
      Central = DRC
      West = Nigeria
      Ranking the big 5:
      1. Egypt
      2. Nigeria
      3. South Africa
      4. Ethiopia
      5. DRC

    • @nixoncode
      @nixoncode ปีที่แล้ว +5

      apples grow in south africa

    • @Sallyskin
      @Sallyskin ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@Tethloach1lol no kenya is better than Ethiopia

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Did you notice that little piece I put in there about the visa travel? Obviously, I owe you for that bit of information. Thanks man!

    • @santinomamone2674
      @santinomamone2674 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We love Mr W

  • @suli-lo6zq
    @suli-lo6zq ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Africa is probably the most interesting continent that nobody talks about much

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Gott make more videos then!

    • @Cybernaut551
      @Cybernaut551 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      South America also.

    • @Cactusgamer303
      @Cactusgamer303 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      All it is is not water lol like it's not it's very diverse

    • @Princessbanderella
      @Princessbanderella 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks

    • @brexistentialism7628
      @brexistentialism7628 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      All continents are.

  • @notjustanother3191
    @notjustanother3191 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    As a South African those Xhosa clicks were on point
    , good job.

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      WHOO HOO!! Haha Thanks

    • @Lwazi9999
      @Lwazi9999 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@GeographyNowlove that you cared to differentiate between the "c" "q" and "x" clicks, many people fail even some South Africans.😅

  • @MenkoDany
    @MenkoDany ปีที่แล้ว +69

    04:23 don't forget that right next to Kinshasa is Brazzaville which is over 2 million, overall the Brazzaville-Kinshasa metropolitan area is 19 million and getting closer to 20. The economy of the city is reaping great rewards. After decades of civil war, there's actually some hope, there's even an emerging middle class. Nobody is talking about the slum gangs anymore, everyone there wants a decent life with dignity. What a 180

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Good call on that! Yeah the Congos are really moving forward!

  • @Omer1996E.C
    @Omer1996E.C ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As an Ethiopian, I never knew that I knew almost everything you said about Africa, I feel smart

  • @joermnyc
    @joermnyc ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Since he was born in the Sultanate of Zanzibar, Farrokh Bulsara (aka Freddie Mercury) is technically one of the most famous people of African birth (though his family came from India).

  • @EpicgamerwinXD6669
    @EpicgamerwinXD6669 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    Until extremely recently (history wise anyway) the people of Southern Europe and North Africa actually had more culturally in common with each other than they did with the people of Northern Europeans and Sub-Saharan Africans respectively. Both also considered Sub-Saharans and Northern Europeans to be more savage than themselves. Not exactly a fun fact perhaps, but a fact nonetheless.

    • @bgggsht
      @bgggsht ปีที่แล้ว +20

      "Extremely recently" like 1600 years ago 😂

    • @ASMM1981EGY
      @ASMM1981EGY ปีที่แล้ว +42

      You could simply shorten all what you say by saying that Mediterranean populations have a shared Mediterranean Culture and that's true.

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Well, considering it was all part of the Roman Empire, (later broken off Carthage) yes, there was a common sense of "Mediterranean" culture that pushed aside outliers

    • @EpicgamerwinXD6669
      @EpicgamerwinXD6669 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ASMM1981EGY pretty much. Sorry about that long winded explanation, sometimes I'm not particularly good at articulating my thoughts.

    • @EpicgamerwinXD6669
      @EpicgamerwinXD6669 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@GeographyNow wow, thank you so much for the direct response! Love your videos man, keep up the great work!

  • @SyrianSocialist_
    @SyrianSocialist_ ปีที่แล้ว +193

    greetings to all my african brothers from syria ❤
    love african people , countries and the cultures !

  • @Sara-dv2nj
    @Sara-dv2nj ปีที่แล้ว +18

    As a Tunisian i learned a lot about thus beautiful continent , so underrated and 'abused' and we all know that unfortunately. I hope Africa will get it's time to shine somewhere in the future .

  • @gus1thego
    @gus1thego ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I visited ALL 54 countries in Africa and it's my favourite CONTINENT IN THE WORLD!!

  • @MercateerGeo
    @MercateerGeo ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Thanks for the refresher! I love your fast-paced, information-packed style

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      As usual! Lol

    • @Sjdjsjdnsb
      @Sjdjsjdnsb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha! I had to watch it on 0.75 speed

  • @nuzayerov
    @nuzayerov ปีที่แล้ว +83

    This is amazing. Would love more of these type of videos for lesser discussed areas of the world like South and Central America, Oceania, Caucasia (Azerbaijan, Armenia, etc)

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I actually DID do some of those. See if you can find them on the channel! 😉

  • @abthedragon4921
    @abthedragon4921 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Always love seeing more content involving Africa!!

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +43

      It's one of my favorite regions to cover, especially smaller lesser known countries !

    • @jeds_basement1966
      @jeds_basement1966 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      in linguistics the south has lots of languages but is pretty simple cause all of them are big (think afrikaans zulu xhosa sotho etc)@@GeographyNow

  • @gutt2528
    @gutt2528 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I love Africa! This episode was amazing. Greetings from Norway

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks! And Can't wait to go back to the Nordics (Most likely Faroe islands next year....😉)

  • @celiajames600
    @celiajames600 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm an African - Zimbabwean, watching this a few months late. You know your stuff!! Good job.

  • @TheVideomaker2341
    @TheVideomaker2341 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Most parts of Africa is usually under talked about outside of the continent itself! Glad you did this video Paul! Keep up the great work!

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Tried my best with this one, hope you liked it!

    • @SuperF2007
      @SuperF2007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The second largest continent? It's America

    • @Real_SkyRipper
      @Real_SkyRipper ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SuperF2007 not anymore, after the panama canal America got divided in half, so it counts as 2 contients.

    • @mark99k
      @mark99k ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Real_SkyRipper Ehh? The canal had nothing to do with the number of continents. Usage of the terms _North America_ and _South America_ dates back to the 1600s.

    • @afckajjansi
      @afckajjansi ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no such continent as america@@SuperF2007

  • @AI-hx3fx
    @AI-hx3fx ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love the filler videos as much as the regular episodes because they offer “bonus content” of sorts and are portioned enough for a shorter watch session (like during a morning routine or commute).

  • @Theycallmeali3.12
    @Theycallmeali3.12 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    What a coincidence, i have been rewatching all the African episodes recently. So this video is a surprise to me lol

  • @oceanicalex
    @oceanicalex ปีที่แล้ว +13

    As an American, it is sad to see how many people in America think Africa is a country. It is a diverse continent with 54 countries. We need to educate people about geography because it creates perspective and hopefully a greater understanding of the world. Thank you geography now for your videos!
    Edit: I don’t think the problem is exclusive to Americans or that all Americans don’t know geography, I am just saying that i see it’s prevalence in my country when it comes to geography. I live in a decently educated area where the people are good at certain academic things but when I ask them basic geography questions they often blank or say something outlandish things that are not even close. and so I can’t imagine what it must be like for those who don’t have good education in the USA.

    • @Itoshimi
      @Itoshimi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not only Americans, just about every country thinks Africa is a country because the media has been lumping all the countries into one group and it’s not an accident.

    • @oceanicalex
      @oceanicalex 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Itoshimi I agree with you but I think this is more prevalent in north and South America for a few reasons. I think one thing that really makes less people learn about it is that they don’t live around many other continents if you live in the americas. If you live in Europe, Africa, or Asia for example you are in close proximity to a ton of other countries and continents different to yours that are near each other and so you will learn about what is around you. Typically people care more immediately about the environment around them (although the argument can be made that people like to learn about the places around the world that are different from their own home country because it shows them the unique places on earth and gives perspective.) That is not to say the reverse isn’t true but that most of the continents are in the old world with only a handful being in the new world. What you say is true though and I must agree that not all of the people you see in those geography cringe videos on the streets represent the entirety of the USA. Overall, you bring up a good point though about the medias perception about Africa and other places as well. Also the education systems in some places just don’t prioritize geography and history as much as others.

  • @onasiszm66
    @onasiszm66 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lots of love from Zambia 🇿🇲

  • @tannerwilson4843
    @tannerwilson4843 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    We need something for the African Nations Cup coming up in January and February. It’s the most unpredictable major ⚽️ tournament on the planet.

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Lol "predictable"- Let me guess "Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, ... maybe Ghana?"

    • @danieljunior3164
      @danieljunior3164 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@GeographyNow forgot Nigeria Algeria Senegal and côte d'ivoire

    • @frka.836
      @frka.836 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cameroon too

  • @rjwhetstone8639
    @rjwhetstone8639 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just started learning and researching Africa - I'm amazed with all you presented here, thank you

  • @ingvar1996
    @ingvar1996 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Got to visit Africa for the first time this year. I went to Tanzania and absolutely loved it. I think Africa is the most beautiful and interesting continent. Hope to visit again soon!

    • @thecursed01
      @thecursed01 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i can recommend namibia.

    • @diodelvino3048
      @diodelvino3048 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i want to learn Swahili and go there SOOOO Bad.

    • @ReverendMeat51
      @ReverendMeat51 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thecursed01 Anything about Namibia in particular? I've wanted to go there for a long time

    • @thecursed01
      @thecursed01 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ReverendMeat51 i am german, so my regular spots where the biergarten :) idk what most of the places were called, i got driven around by an aquaintance.
      what i liked about namibia is the very grown up culture, being able to separate between evil colonial atrocities and still appreaciating cultural aspects. had very refreshing talks with locals. complete contrast to the good vs evil one sided mindsets that many western societies de-evolved into.
      so tl:dr... the people...experience the people. they might surprise you and inspire you. that can be more rewarding than sightseeing.

    • @AlTawfeek
      @AlTawfeek ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you say you visited Tanzania 🇹🇿 and now you have to visit Africa again for the first time????? check you writing maam 😂😂

  • @TheDarkCeratosaurus
    @TheDarkCeratosaurus ปีที่แล้ว +11

    so interesting how underrepresented africa is! it's such a huge, diverse place, and yet..
    good on you for talking about it though! can't wait for the next country episodes!!

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agreed. That's why I make stuff like this!

    • @TheDarkCeratosaurus
      @TheDarkCeratosaurus ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GeographyNow WOAH... DID BARBS REALLY JUST RESPOND TO ME?
      I'VE BEEN WATCHING YOU FOR OVER 2 YEARS OMGG!!
      love from germany!! 🇩🇪

    • @nrbmemes2414
      @nrbmemes2414 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@GeographyNowhe said he was replying to comments first hour

    • @TheDarkCeratosaurus
      @TheDarkCeratosaurus ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nrbmemes2414 i'm still happy that for a second he knows about my existence before.... probably forgetting about me moments after XD

  • @GHSpaghetti
    @GHSpaghetti ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Would also like to mention that Africa is home to the tallest people group in the world. That being the Dinka tribe in South Sudan. They are a really interesting people group where the tallest NBA basketball player (Manute Bole) comes from.

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great extra fact!

    • @GHSpaghetti
      @GHSpaghetti ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @GeographyNow Haha thank you :) I am very proud that my beautiful Girlfriend actually comes from that tribe aswell, she loved your South Sudan episode btw!!

  • @RendererEP
    @RendererEP ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I think Africa has the potential to be the next East / SE Asia given its demographics and room to grow economically, with some economies already growing quite well

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +26

      They are the fastest growing area on earth and it is estimated that by 2050 1/4 people will be African soooooo.... Yeah stuff is happening here!

    • @danielzhang1916
      @danielzhang1916 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      that is the goal for the future, if they can figure out how to do it, SE Asia is the next regional powerhouse

  • @Cybernaut551
    @Cybernaut551 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for teaching about Africa; excited for Vanuatu 🇻🇺

  • @shunciomh
    @shunciomh ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love from Libya ❤️🇱🇾

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How is everything but the way in regards to the complicated LNA/GNA situation?

  • @kadenwai2006
    @kadenwai2006 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Greetings from Hong Kong, it's great to see Africa getting more love and support from TH-camrs like MrBeast and you as well, Geography Now!

  • @vertigo747
    @vertigo747 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Absolutely loved this video, really made such a great portrayment for such a diverse and beautiful continent.
    Love from NZ ❤

  • @waltersutter7483
    @waltersutter7483 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, amazing. However, you missed mentioning that Africa has 3 of the total 4 rivers in the world that form inland deltas. These are:
    1. Okavango River (Botswana)
    2. Niger River (Mali)
    3. Sudd region of the Nile River (South Sudan)
    The fourth is the Murray-Darling River (Australia)

  • @SamiOklo
    @SamiOklo ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Sending Love from Nigeria❤🇳🇬

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Seriously I'm way overdue for a visit!

  • @Nadlocked
    @Nadlocked ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So many places in the world to talk to after you're done with the last recognized state ! I've been here since the Angola video and loved your channel ever since !

  • @isitxgp2455
    @isitxgp2455 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The Himbas can be found in Namibia AND Angola.
    When talking about African tribes you can never generalize them to one single country, remember this borders were not drawn considering the people who lived on that land.

    • @Erwin-Smith-PhD
      @Erwin-Smith-PhD 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great point! Where ya from to get this fact straight as a talented historian?

  • @cartergray9397
    @cartergray9397 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi, I wanted to say your videos have brung me joy and peace. I was in a tough time when I found your videos (specifically when United Kingdom was the newest) and your funniness and educativeness saved me from giving up on life and ending it. Thank tou❤

    • @joaocabral3143
      @joaocabral3143 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey just read this. As a fellow Goegraphy *peep* I'd like to extend a welcome to this channel and say you do not ever need to feel the way you felt again. You have other people here that will support you and share same interests too. Reach out to one of us if you ever feel the need to do so! Much love and support ❤️ 👍

    • @cartergray9397
      @cartergray9397 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joaocabral3143 thank you

    • @joaocabral3143
      @joaocabral3143 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@cartergray9397 no problem 😃

  • @abass10y
    @abass10y ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Keep going brother ☺️ from Djibouti ❤🇩🇯

  • @safaulhoque4667
    @safaulhoque4667 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank You for making learning Geography fun.

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I mean is there any better way? Lol😉

  •  ปีที่แล้ว +15

    As an african i feel a little more african after seeing this.

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Haha I guess I did my job right then!

  • @BritneyHaven
    @BritneyHaven ปีที่แล้ว +11

    2 things i learned from this video:
    Kinshasa is now bigger than Lagos
    Luanda is WAY and i mean WAY bigger than i thought(i thought it had like 2 million people😭)and i dont get why people dont talk about it more

  • @dinoman
    @dinoman ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Hi Barbs, great new vid, can't wait for the next country episode.
    Could you maybe do a video on the Nordic countries in the next filler episode?
    Thank you for all your hard work, Barbs!

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +25

      That's not a bad idea... I'll hold on to that thought

    • @RabbitShirak
      @RabbitShirak ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's a good group actually

    • @rachelellebye5203
      @rachelellebye5203 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@GeographyNow count me in for helping on Denmark and Norway then!

  • @TheVideomaker2341
    @TheVideomaker2341 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks Paul for another great video! Been a fan since the Denmark episode! Keep up the great work!

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for sticking around for that long! 😁

  • @Ars0nik_V
    @Ars0nik_V ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I would love to see a video on regional music instruments and/or styles of singing from different countries for the next filler video

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I feel like for that type of topic I would need Keith to Join in. What do you think?

    • @Ars0nik_V
      @Ars0nik_V ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GeographyNow Yeah, i love the Florida man vibe Keith has

  • @joshuasalem5022
    @joshuasalem5022 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am amazed how you basically covered everything while speaking so fast. You had so much to talk about.

  • @Babylon_Fallin
    @Babylon_Fallin ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Greetings from Tanzania 🇹🇿 ❤

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have great memories from there!

    • @Babylon_Fallin
      @Babylon_Fallin ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GeographyNow I’m glad you enjoyed your time here, you’re always welcome back here! ❤️❤️

  • @Tiaanvanniekerk
    @Tiaanvanniekerk ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The "y" in "Fynbos" is actually pronounced like the "ai" in "pain", so it would probably be something like "Fain-bos" 😉 but well done on the pronunciation of "Xhosa" - that is a tricky one!
    Thanks, very cool video of my continent.
    Hopefully this will help people to realize Africa is not just one big country...

  • @the_one_who_has_a_very_str5580
    @the_one_who_has_a_very_str5580 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video!
    Can't wait for other continents as well

  • @TeagueChrystie
    @TeagueChrystie ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is honestly an amazing video.

  • @Avaricumstudios
    @Avaricumstudios ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Congo River is quite Massive....during the rainy season it looks like a moving lake more than a River....I don't think anyone can understand it's size unless they see it....I've never seen such a massive River

  • @excellentdriver
    @excellentdriver ปีที่แล้ว

    i’ve been watching these videos while you were still on the a’s of abc’s, it’s cool to see how the outro hasn’t changed!

  • @JorgeOmarEC
    @JorgeOmarEC ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It was the most complete summarize from this continent that I have watched, read or heard in all this time. I'm not gonna lie, I want to learn more about this place on Earth like the other ones, but after figuring out the enormous complexity of the subject, it's so hard beginning from one point and many other stuffs, and I put away the studies other day and another and another, and that.
    Also, I know that the reality is more complex than this summarize, I know, but is helpful, specially for beginning to understand and having a clear idea of what to know.
    Thanks for this video, it was great.

    • @simunzamwaanga3542
      @simunzamwaanga3542 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's good to know you're taking your time to research wish everyone else could be like this, you can start by region they generally have some similarities etc religion, ethnicity then get to the individual ones in there. Hope this helps!

    • @JorgeOmarEC
      @JorgeOmarEC ปีที่แล้ว

      @@simunzamwaanga3542 Thanks for the advice, I'm taking that way step by step. Besides the north area, I'm doing research about Guinean Gulf, for familiar reasons, almost, I guess. Some day I'll know enough to point any part of the continent and know all enough about there, my purpose.

  • @Erwin-Smith-PhD
    @Erwin-Smith-PhD 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    1:04 This map is helluva misleading.
    * Mauritania is not considered to be part of Northern Africa .
    *North Sudan is considered to be in Northern Africa due to the parallels that touches most parts of the Maghreb region .
    *Angola is not completely south . Again is in Southern Central west region .
    * Burundi and Rwanda aren't even included in the same geographical region, seriously?🤦👎
    . Always make sure that your research is accurate. Thanks!

  • @Catmint309
    @Catmint309 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    EVERYTHING? EVERYTHING? I bet he won’t tell me if hippos ever surf in Gabon, I mean he can’t fit everything.

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Refer to 10:29. - I don't play around on this channel😉

  • @edgarviens
    @edgarviens ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve had a recurring fascination for Africa since I’m a kid! Great video!

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well... No better thing to do than to GO there! Where will you start?

    • @edgarviens
      @edgarviens ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GeographyNow Hummm… good question… probably Ethiopia, cause I love the food and its culture and its music with unusual pentatonic scales, or Senegal, maybe, since I’m a french canadian. I also want to go to Congo, but I’ll wait until (maybe) the situation gets better in 2000 year…

  • @A.S.D442
    @A.S.D442 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love our continent from the pearl of the Indian Ocean ( Somalia) 🇸🇴

  • @Zidan07166
    @Zidan07166 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We all came from Africa.

  • @TheRareVideosXL
    @TheRareVideosXL ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video as always.

  • @wensvanwinkle
    @wensvanwinkle ปีที่แล้ว +8

    great content as always Barbs!, pleaseee do a Provinces of Indonesia for the next filler episode 😁

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We have a LOT of Indonesian subscribers that have been requesting this one so... It's not out of the question...

  • @damirimamagic5064
    @damirimamagic5064 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Africa is the most underrated continent hands down.

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Some of the my favorite videos have been the lesser-known obscure countries in Africa nobody talks about. That's when the REAL "research mode" gets cranking!

    • @damirimamagic5064
      @damirimamagic5064 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GeographyNow Indeed.

    • @RedCommunistDragon
      @RedCommunistDragon ปีที่แล้ว

      Lots of countries in Africa, Latin America, Oceania, and even certain parts of Asia go extremely unrecognized which is sad because most have just as awesome of history as Europe.

    • @CharlesMcKinneyIV
      @CharlesMcKinneyIV ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank God for alternative media like TH-cam and Vimeo. 😊❤

  • @Enric.
    @Enric. ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Will there be similar videos for every other continent?

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No promises yet but let's see where time will allow me to do.

  • @commanderkronos
    @commanderkronos ปีที่แล้ว +9

    planning on binge watching all of the country videos, which should take like 2 or 3 months if I don’t sleep😅

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I mean, please get sleep, but hey! Thanks!

  • @muhammadhabibieamiro3639
    @muhammadhabibieamiro3639 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another amazing video

  • @Foxyfan2009
    @Foxyfan2009 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi I'm from south africa and I approve this video

    • @japanese4weebs809
      @japanese4weebs809 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      where was the biltong though?

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Haha Thanks! Definitely might make a stopover when I go to Zambia/ Zimbabwe for the last episodes!

    • @yngpistolp
      @yngpistolp ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@GeographyNowdont forget to come to Lesotho😂

    • @Foxyfan2009
      @Foxyfan2009 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@japanese4weebs809I ate it all

  • @bipedalcynodont962
    @bipedalcynodont962 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's great that you happened to make this when I've been heavily fascinated by African history and biogeography (especially afrotherians) for the last few months!

  • @JramLisztfan
    @JramLisztfan ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Although I was born in the states, my parents are from Réunion (we are Indian). I think Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands are really fascinating!

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh that is so cool, you are very lucky to have such a unique background! Do you ever go back to Reunion?

    • @anonymoususer8895
      @anonymoususer8895 ปีที่แล้ว

      You were born in Canada. Not the US. You’re confusing the two countries of Canada, where you actually are, with America! Classic Canadian confusion.

    • @anonymoususer8895
      @anonymoususer8895 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can’t come to the US because you’re too poor!

  • @bekstayo
    @bekstayo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent! Confession: I had to play it on 75% of normal speed because you packed so much information...

  • @LusoweEcoHub
    @LusoweEcoHub ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm from Zambia 🇿🇲 can't wait for the final episode

  • @Storm-ib7uz
    @Storm-ib7uz ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just been first time in Africa this year. Visited Morocco for 2 weeks. I can’t wait to go back to Africa and visit more countries. Next one I think it’s going to be Namibia

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Both are great choices! Hop you liked Morocco and will enjoy Namibia!

    • @ajaxnation9504
      @ajaxnation9504 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Morocco is nothing like subsaharan Africa so you should visit those countries too. Africa is so diverse.

  • @KatieDawson3636
    @KatieDawson3636 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:20 it definitely looks like di-atoms but its actually pronounced dia-toms. Its basically a kind of single-celled algae. If you know of "diatomaceous earth" its related.

  • @businesscat25
    @businesscat25 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Thank you for covering my favorite country!"
    -an American

    • @TheEGames
      @TheEGames ปีที่แล้ว

      rent free in

  • @emilyhua5045
    @emilyhua5045 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really appreciate the fillwr episodes for general overview

  • @uaadshjllbfgngfmhthp
    @uaadshjllbfgngfmhthp ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Barbs, great to see my little island mentioned in a random video, but please be aware that the correct spelling is “Madeira”. Thank you for your great content!
    - a fellow madeiran fan

  • @NintendoFan214
    @NintendoFan214 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can't forget the surfing hippos!
    One of my favourite random facts that I learned on this channel 😄

  • @michadekruijf
    @michadekruijf ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I hope to visit South Africa next year! Thanks for this interesting video, keep up the good work! 🔥🇿🇦

  • @imnotgonnapost1357
    @imnotgonnapost1357 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your videos love from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @jonnelacecodog3490
    @jonnelacecodog3490 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The only thing you have to know in Africa:
    In every 60 seconds, a minute passes in Africa

  • @Aeyo
    @Aeyo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Barbs, here an input from me as your audience from past decade.
    Let's do the Zimbabwe episode this year, so we can begin everything new from 2024.

  • @jamespyle777
    @jamespyle777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Okavango Delta is an endorheic basin within Botswana.

  • @alfredpek2812
    @alfredpek2812 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you do provinces of Indonesia next in the filler video section??? I'm more than happy to help!

  • @aymarafan7669
    @aymarafan7669 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The greatest series on TH-cam is sadly coming to an end. Very informative video! 🌍

    • @danielzhang1916
      @danielzhang1916 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      he will be doing regions and unrecognized countries afterwards, there was a video

    • @elviofrancisco8638
      @elviofrancisco8638 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danielzhang1916well thats good

  • @andyshelton4889
    @andyshelton4889 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!😀❤️

  • @NOMADAEUS
    @NOMADAEUS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Packed with loads of information. The only correction I’m aware of is the language is Oromo instead of Omoro. Great video 2:04

  • @extremekris6835
    @extremekris6835 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi from Bulgaria 🇧🇬 love you

  • @BMtodaP
    @BMtodaP ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome videoǃ Cushitic is actually a branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family, and it includes Oromo and Somali. Another branch is Semitic, which includes Arabic and Amharic.

  • @glenwest1911
    @glenwest1911 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding video and topic,Barbs!

  • @paulbvid
    @paulbvid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im Paul b too. I’m Korean too. And I love the world too. 짱!

  • @AlTawfeek
    @AlTawfeek ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Long live our great continent of Africa and may we live to see the greatness of our beloved continent 😊❤💛💚🖤😊

  • @kh224_channel
    @kh224_channel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good episode. Well researched. Well compiled 👍👍

  • @subratabiswas412
    @subratabiswas412 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice information,, really happy to see this side of TH-cam

  • @_MC529
    @_MC529 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ngl, even though I already knew most of this, it was still very interesting and entertaining! Thanks, Barbs 👍🏻

  • @fergie8287
    @fergie8287 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Please do this for every continent

  • @ዮስ
    @ዮስ ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for doing a video about Africa
    Love to all my African brothers from ethiopia 🇪🇹

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Speaking of which, your profile pic is epic by the way 😂- Thanks I have lots of great memories from Ethiopia!

    • @ዮስ
      @ዮስ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GeographyNow thanks

  • @GrantLottering
    @GrantLottering ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great researched video! Africa my home ❤

  • @rollsroyce4249
    @rollsroyce4249 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing video. We need this for the 6 continents

  • @fadhiliromwald
    @fadhiliromwald ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love from Tanzania 🇹🇿

  • @user-bm7uu5mm5n
    @user-bm7uu5mm5n ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy I found this channel! 😍

  • @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts
    @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great! Thank you! ❤🌍

  • @thomaswatson1995
    @thomaswatson1995 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amazing episode! Although do kinda wish it was simply named:
    GEOGRAPHY NOW! AFRICA
    Would absolutely love to see more filler episodes for the rest of the continents too!
    Regards,
    Tommy Boy ;)

    • @GeographyNow
      @GeographyNow  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ehhh only countries get the "name" with "Geography now" but I see what you mean. lol

    • @thomaswatson1995
      @thomaswatson1995 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GeographyNow I’d argue that continents may be the only exception…well maybe planets too, but you said I couldn’t talk about that yet!

    • @thomaswatson1995
      @thomaswatson1995 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      “It’s time to learn Astronomy…Now”

  • @Daredlightdude
    @Daredlightdude ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I fricking love this channel

  • @genyklemberg
    @genyklemberg ปีที่แล้ว

    Just recently took a look on Victoria Lake and it cascading lakes also. Would like to visit some time in future.