Eastern Africa: The 10 Interesting Facts You Must Know

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In this video, we share the 10 interesting facts about Eastern Africa that you probably didn't know. These are unique facts that are specific to the region and the countries in the region. An example is the fact that the Eritrean women population is 3 times more of that of the men in the country. The Eastern Africa region is populary known for great tourist destinations plus other fun places to visit.

Eastern Africa: The 10 Interesting Facts You Must Know

1. Ethiopia has the largest population in the region. The Ethiopian population is close to 115 illion people.
2. Somalia has the longest coastline on the African continent. the coastline has a total distance of 3,333km
3. Tanzania has got the highest peak on the African continent and that is Mountain Kilimanjaro. It's highest peak stands at 5895m above sea level.
4. The Eritrean women population is 3 times that of the men in the country.
5. The Barbary Lion is the largest lion in terms of size in the entire world and it is only found in Ethiopia. The lion is characterized by the dark fur around its neck area.
6. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania share the largest freshwater lake on the African continent an that is lake Victoria. The lake provides fresh water and fish to the region.
7. Ethiopia is is known as the only country in the region that was never colonized. Thanks to its strong Emperors like King Menelik II that fought off the Italians that had come to colonize the country.
8. Tanzania and Kenya have the Serengeti and Maasai Mara respectively which are home to the largest animal Migration in the world.
9. The longest river(Nile) has its source in the East African region. River Nile is 6,650km long and it stretches from Uganda to Egypt where it pours its waters in the Mediterrenean Sea.
10. Tanzania has the Deepest lake and that's lake Tanganyika. The lake is believed to be 1.47m deep.

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[sarahganny]

I am from Uganda. Never been outside here. You have awakened my desire to tour.

[blaisewaiganjo]

The great rift Valley is a very important factor about East Africa and should have featured in your narrative as it transcends ethiopia, Kenya, tannzania, Malawi Mozambique, Rwanda, Burundi Uganda. Another intersting piece is about the equator cutting through the region and having Mt kenya, the 2nd highest point on the continent right on its path.Then being the only place along the equator covered with snow all year round. Otherwise the video is good
representation of the unique characteristics of the region.

[cap]

A Very Impressive, Interesting & Insightful Video, A must Visit to Africa in future 👏

[ЛюбомирСтоянов-эщ]

Thank you for this interesting video! I have enjoyed it very much!

[thinkbeforeyoutype]

As a Somali, I urge you to not divide Somalia 🇸🇴 because of some selfishness individual warlords that say so. Plus, would you trust someone who says they want to “unite” with the African Union while they wouldn’t unite with their own kind? Of course not.

Some of my family are from that region and they don’t see themselves separate from my other side of family. Don’t play into western tactics of divide and conquer in Africa brother.

Keep up the great work as always.

[NomadShifu]

East Africa during the 19th and early 20th century became a theatre of competition between the major imperialistic European nations of the time. During the period of the Scramble for Africa, almost every country comprising the nowadays East African region became part of a European colonial empire.

[HamInHashomron]

Very interesting. Thank you from an Israeli

[Pic_adicts]

Hie I am from India Hyderabad love ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[renarenatah]

The pearl of Africa has a lot to offer 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

[tamiruberafe]

The source of Nile is Ethiopia/lake Tana, Period !

[EmiliaVinokur]

As to women more than men in Erethria is a good thing. Old narratives say that this indication of the pease. Very impressive video!

[calioumarx]

Coastline off somalia indian ocean & red sea

[omarabdirahman]

If I'm Somali, Our important it is a Somaliland is a Region

[haringanjihenrydavid]

Fact 9 is false.. The source is Gasumo in Burundi, go and do research before

[salieujallow]

Congo Kinshasa is not eastern african country. Congo Kinshasa and congo brazzaville are central Africans countries

[cabaasjokaryare]

Brother, Somaliland is not a sovereign state and the world has not yet recognized that it is an independent country

[aim-g]

Facts 9 is 10 are false. 1. River doesn't originate from Uganda. Dig deeper you will find out that the most southern source of river nile is in Burundi. It's scientifically proven, and there is even a Pyramid that marks the true origin. 2. Tanganyika doesn't belong to one country TANZANIA like you mentioned. It is shared between, BURUNDI, DRC, TANZANIA, and ZAMBIA.

[Nightscream]

Fascinating places. Interesting facts. Poor writing and speaking.

[sergentzack]

The African script let me correct you. Somaliland is not a country just like Garisa is not a country. So Somalia is the country's name. Don't get into politics mate.