Extractions: If you prefer to sample the playgrounds of the coasts, you'll find ocean-side resorts alive with every kind of attraction - from fine hotels to glamorous leisure centres, from fishing and sailing to superb surfing and board-sailing. Consider Durban with its wide, white beaches, its Golden Mile of non-stop entertainment and amusement, its enticing Indian markets and emporiums. Now contrast Cape Town - the scenic splendour of Table Mountain, the sophistication of its world-class shops and restaurants, and its rich history dating back to the 17th century. From heady nightlife to solitary beachcombing in secluded bays, South Africa's coastal resorts offer a welcome that ensures visitors keep returning. Echoes of the past A mere 20 minutes from Johannesburg's bustling modern metropolis, the Sterkfontein Caves provide an eerie sense of time standing still. Sterkfontein is a World Heritage Site where fossils have been found dating back to the era when mankind first walked upright. No visitor should miss the prolific rock art of the early San people, still preserved in caves where they first made their homes. South Africa's caves are a treasure-house of wonders: some with signs of human habitation dating back to the Stone Age; others with geological marvels such as stalactites and stalagmites.
African Circumcision Rites While most indigenous peoples in Namibia have done away with the traditional He revealed that he did not undergo circumcision as required in shangaan http://www.circlist.com/rites/african2.html
Extractions: Male Circumcision In Africa (Part 2) Return to Part 1 NAMIBIA: TRADITIONAL METHODS OF CIRCUMCISION ... WINDHOEK - Journalists jostled for positions at the house of the Herero paramount chief Kuaima Riruako in Windhoek recently to witness the public circumcision of an 11-year-old Herero boy. While most indigenous peoples in Namibia have done away with the traditional circumcision of young boys, the Herero have vowed to stick to the practice which is deeply rooted in their tradition. Debate on the subject was rekindled after a Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) news program earlier this month, which showed a young boy being circumcised with a blunt knife. The program unleashed criticism from the National Society for Human Rights which described the procedure as being "tantamount to torture." The society's senior spokesperson, Zen Mnakapa said: "The method used constitutes both physical and psychological torture and is in definite conflict with the rights of children." In a letter published in The Namibian, the deputy minister of Fisheries, Dr. Abraham Iyambo, says the recent pictures carried by NBC television on circumcision can only be branded as disturbing, nauseating, painful, cruel and stupefying. "Those crying children could ask whether the painful procedure was not in contravention of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child," says Dr. Iyambo. He said only good and painless cultural practices should be upheld and defended; painful, bad, obsolete and deforming cultures should be condemned, abandoned or reformed.
Mozambique Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide People African (99%, including shangaan, Chokwe, Manyika, Sena and Makua) Religion indigenous beliefs (50%), Christian (30%), Muslim (20%) http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/africa/mozambique/
Extractions: WORLDGUIDE Introduction See Image Gallery Transport Money Essential Info RELATED Thorn Tree Forum Postcards Travel Links Mozambicans are putting their shattering past behind them and are rebuilding their country at a remarkable pace. And there's a fair number of things to see, including stunning beaches, World Heritage sites, funky colonial architecture and colourful local culture. Unexploded Land Mines Mozambique has many unexploded mines. Stay on roads and seek local advice before wandering off track no matter where you are. Armed robbery and drive-by theft at gunpoint are not uncommon in Maputo. Women are advised not to walk alone along any beach in Mozambique, and travel by convoy is recommended throughout the country, owing to the risk of banditry.
Extractions: Djuma - named from the Shangaan word meaning "roar of the Lion"- is part of the world famous Sabi Sands Game Reserve adjoining the Kruger National Park. This South African safari lodge is owned by Jurie Moolman, a trained biologist and ecologist, and his wife Philippa, and assisted by highly qualified Tsonga rangers and trackers, this team will provide personal and friendly service, in a relaxed atmosphere. This is a beautiful South African Safari. Djuma Bush comprises eight thatched chalets with en-suite rooms, air-conditioning, overhead fans and mosquito nets, two viewing decks, a library and a swimming pool. The chalets are tucked away in indigenous gardens and cater for a maximum of sixteen guests.
Active Travel - Specialists In Asian And African Travel Offer small group travel to people who want to get off the beaten track, People indigenous tribal groups (shangaan, Chokwe, Manyika, Sena, Makua, http://www.activeco.co.nz/africa/about_africa.shtml
Mozambique People Mozambique People population, ethnic groups, religions and customs Ethnic groups indigenous tribal groups 99.66% (shangaan Chokwe Manyika Sena Makua http://www.world66.com/africa/mozambique/people
Extractions: Mozambique People - population, ethnic groups, religions and customs the travel guide you write Recent Changes Map View Enlargement [edit this] [Upload image] Population: 18 641 469 (July 1998 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 45% (male 4 129 779; female 4 232 091) 15-64 years: 53% (male 4 807 742; female 5 043 299) 65 years and over: 2% (male 177 895; female 250 663) (July 1998 est.) Population growth rate: 2.57% (1998 est.) Birth rate: 43.52 births/1 000 population (1998 est.) Death rate: 17.81 deaths/1 000 population (1998 est.) Net migration rate: migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female under 15 years: 0.97 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.95 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.7 male(s)/female (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 120.26 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 45.37 years male: 44.22 years female: 46.55 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 6 children born/woman (1998 est.)
ARC-Animal Improvement Institute The indigenous Cattle Breeds of South africa. The KhoiKhoi people who were Another variety presently being protected are the shangaan goats which are http://www.arc.agric.za/institutes/aii/main/divisions/animalbreedgen/reproductio
Extractions: The origin of the indigenous livestock of South Africa According to the archeologists, South Africa was occupied solely by San hunter-gatherers before the time of Christ. These people survived by hunting game species rather than keeping domesticated livestock. The origin of the domesticated animals is thought to in the Middle East about 9 000 years ago. Sheep and goats were probably the first animals to be domesticated followed by cattle and pigs and, lastly, horses. There is evidence of further centres of domestication in the Indus valley and perhaps in the north of Africa in the Sahara region which had a considerably wetter climate at that time. Although most of the evidence of early domesticated breeds has been found by archeologists, there are early records of domesticated livestock in Egyptian paintings and carvings in temples. There is also mention of domesticated sheep in Genesis. Later rock paintings are to be found in many regions of Africa - a particularly rich inheritance can be seen in South Africa. A goat depicted on an Egyptian tomb South African rock painting of cattle A last phase of introduction began in the 16th to 17th century when European settlers brought their farm animals into the country. Many of these breeds, which included breeds of horses, donkeys and pigs, have adapted to their new environment.
Paint Magazine has displaced some african peoples, such as the Maasai of East africa, In Zimbabwe, members of the shangaan ethnic group began construction on a http://www.octobergallery.com/paintmagazine/pages/liv_tourism-africa.html
Extractions: In many African countries, tourism is a major source of jobs and foreign currency. Tourism gives African governments an incentive to protect endangered species and historic monuments, and it can provide foreign visitors with a deeper appreciation of Africa's history and cultures than they could ever obtain from movies and textbooks. Still, how much Africa's economies, ecosystems, and citizens really benefit from tourism remains open to debate. Tourism is typically a low-wage and often highly seasonal industry, and the popularity of a particular region or site can shift according to the promotional campaigns of foreign travel agencies. In addition, much of the revenue generated by tourism does not remain in the host country. The amount that goes to foreign airlines, hotel chains, and tour operators, known as "leakage," is very high in countries where many visitors come as part of organized package tours. For example, in Kenya, leakage has been estimated to consume about 70 percent of tourism revenue; in the Gambia, the figure is 60 percent. Some of the activities associated with tourism in Africa date back centuries. As far back as the Roman occupation of Egypt beginning around 30 b.c.e., Romans explored the ruins of Thebes and tombs in the Valley of the Kings. For centuries, Arab, Asian, and later European explorers trekked across portions of the continent, often keeping records of the sites and peoples they encountered.
GoaToday-March 1998(South Africa S Surprises) west coast where they were the first indigenous people to run up against Dutch To cater to South africa s diverse peoples, the constitution provides http://www.goacom.com/goatoday/98/mar/keni.html
Years Of Anguish: A Political RPG - List Of Ethnic Groups: Baka one of the Pygmy peoples of central africa. See also Twa, Aka, Mbuti,Binga and Gelli Dagestani peoples - indigenous groups of northern Caucasus http://yearsofanguish.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=join&action=display&thread
Helichrysum Although no information is available in literature, shangaan traditional doctors, topically by the indigenous people of South africa against infections. http://herbalafrica.co.za/HerbsHelichrysum.htm
Extractions: The oil of Helichrysum has been found by European researchers to generate tissue, reduce tissue pain, helps improve skin conditions, circulatory function, prevents phlebitis, helps regulate cholesterol, stimulates liver cell function, reduces scarring and discoloration. It is anticoagulant, anticatarrhal, mucolytic, expectorant, and antispasmodic. It has been known to help in improving certain types of hearing loss.
SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY - ANKARA / TURKEY were the most warlike and fearless of the indigenous african peoples. Immunisation People arriving in South africa from a yellow fever zone must http://www.southafrica.org.tr/eng/tourism10.htm
Extractions: T Tourist Publications - Welcome to South Africa WELCOME TO SOUTH AFRICA PUTTING SOUTH AFRICA ON THE MAP South Africa is a magnificent country blessed with extraordinary natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage. Its climate runs from temperate to sub-tropical; its landscapes range from stark desert to spectacular mountain to lush grassland and forest; its peoples can be found in rural subsistence communities or in cities as sophisticated and cosmopolitan as anywhere in the world. Situated at the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa has a land area of 1,3 million square kms (500,000 square miles), five times the size of Great Britain, and greater than California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona combined. This impressive stretch of land runs from the great Limpopo River in the north, all the way down to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Agulhas on the southernmost coast - a distance of nearly 2 000 kms (1 240 miles). Washed by the bracing Atlantic Ocean on the west and the balmy Indian Ocean on the east, South Africa has 3 600 kms of coastline (2 236 miles), so there is no shortage of stunning beaches for lovers of sunshine and water-sports.
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Sub-Saharan Africa :: Countries :: Mozambique :: Country Profile Canada and SubSaharan africa of people living with HIV/AIDS (2001) 1100000 Ethnic groups indigenous tribal groups 99.66% (shangaan, Chokwe, http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/africa/mozambique_country_profile-en.asp
African Hunting South Africa Quick Facts Black refers to the black African peoples, the original inhabitants of They met with little and unworried resistance from indigenous bantu tribes until http://www.safaribwana.com/COUNTRIES/South Africa/sapages/saquick.htm
Extractions: SOUTH AFRICA quick facts national symbols The national animal is the Springbok which roamed the country in herds of thousands in the early frontier days. Today it most commonly refers to the name of the national rugby side, the 'Springboks', 'boks' or 'amabokko'. The national flower is the Protea, named after the Greek God Proteus, as it takes so many varying forms of beauty. Most prolific in the Western Cape's Fynbos areas, proteas flower after the winter rains (some varieties were used to manufacture brake blocks for wagons in the early days). The national bird is the Blue Crane which came close to extinction due to destruction of habitat and shooting by farmers. Today they occur widely in large groups with their characteristic mating dance and song. The n ational tree is the Yellowood, once prolific throughout the country. Sadly cut down to make furniture due to the wood's soft easily handled texture. most visited sites These include: t people - who's who Nelson Mandela - needs no introduction, South Africa's first president under democratic rule since 1994. Imprisoned for 26 years on Robben Island, a truly remarkable man responsible for keeping a calm over a potentially volatile nation. He retired in 1999.
South Africa Exp Itinerary The crater is covered with indigenous trees and bushes that attract a variety of conical roofs typify the style of the homes of the shangaan people. http://www.tq-international.com/2002Africa/AfricaExpitinerary.htm
Extractions: The Gorge Restaurant at this very unusual property is the only one in the world linked to its own observatory. The hotel features impressive equipment including a 25-inch telescope with Apogee AP7 CCD camera, Sun filters, and other imaging equipment. By using remote control and projection we will observe the magnificent southern sky. Bill Hollenbach, the hotels full-time astronomer, will be on hand to demonstrate the Sun filter equipment at the observatory and the large range of stellar images stored in his database.
Nature And More A large part of the country of South africa is covered by a plateau, which issurrounded by The indigenous tribes were called Khoikhoi and San peoples. http://www.natureandmore.com/nature/index.cfm?level=grower&secondlevel=country&c
South Africa Tours | 10 Day Wildlife And Culture With African Sky The 10 Wildlife and Culuture is one of many South africa Tours conducted by with cultural experiences focussing on the shangaan, Swazi and Zulu peoples. http://www.africansky.com/tours/10daywildlifeandculture.html
Extractions: Splendid Scenery abound as the tour makes its way to the Shangana Cultural village where guests are led from the Marula Market by a trained guide who explains how the Shangaan traditionally collect food from their environment, and the way in which traditional farming is conducted. The route leads up to a traditional Shangaan Village which is the residence of a Headman, his wives and his children. In the village some time is devoted to getting some insight into the history, and culture of the Shangaan.
MOZAMBIQUE Situated on the east coast of Southern africa, Mozambique has a coastline Ethnic groups indigenous tribal groups 99.66% (shangaan, Chokwe, Manyika, http://travel.10best.com/packages/show_country.asp?countryid=MZ
South Africa Lodges - 240 Lodges In South Africa Ngala, meaning lion in shangaan, was the first private safari reserve to be Hog Hollow is a 4star lodge set on the edge of an indigenous forest in a http://www.safarinow.com/destinations/South-Africa/lodges.aspx
Extractions: Standard Rates : Per Person Sharing : R1150. Sibuya is the only Game Reserve in South Africa accessed by riverboat. This unique experience starts with an 11km boat trip from the sea, to a luxury tented camp. Abundant game and magnificent scenery a few kms from the sea make this an unforgettable experience. PHOTO GALLERY AND INFO REQUEST A QUOTE South Africa Lodge in Waterberg Capricorn Limpopo Province South Africa
