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62. Culture Of Africa - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia culture of africa encompasses and includes all cultures which were ever in the Human culture in africa is as old as the human race, and includes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Africa

Culture of Africa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Culture of Africa encompasses and includes all cultures which were ever in the continent of Africa The continent of Africa was the birthplace of the hominin subfamily and the genus Homo , including eight species , of which only Homo sapiens survive. Human culture in Africa is as old as the human race , and includes Neolithic (10000 BC) rock engravings, the glacial age petroglyphs (a carving or line drawing on rock, especially one made by prehistoric people) of early hunter-gatherers in the dry grasslands of North Africa , the Nomes of Egypt (3100 BC), and ancient Egypt Contents One continent, several worlds Philosophy Religions edit One continent, several worlds Africa is one continent with several worlds. The continent of Africa covers an area of around 30 million square kilometers, one-fifth of the land mass of the earth , and has more than 50 countries. Its geographical features are diverse from Tropical Wet or Rain Forest , with rainfall of 250 to 380 centimeters to Tropical Dry areas. Mount Kilimanjaro (height 5895 meters) remains capped with snow all the year round, whereas

63. Culture Of South Africa - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia There is no single culture of South africa. As South africa is so ethnically While South africa was isolated by the cultural boycott in the 1980s, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_South_Africa

Culture of South Africa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. There is no single Culture of South Africa . As South Africa is so ethnically diverse, it is not surprising that there are vast cultural differences as well. Contents Main Cultural differences Black people White people Coloured (Mixed-Race) people ... edit Main Cultural differences Because of the legacy of Apartheid segregation, many cultural differences correspond closely to the racial groups defined by Apartheid (Blacks, Whites, Coloureds, Asians). This may change as assimilation progresses, although currently ( ) many cultural differences between Apartheid-defined racial groups persist. edit Black people The country's black majority still has a substantial number of rural inhabitants who lead largely impoverished and necessarily simple lives. However blacks are increasingly urbanised and westernised , and usually speak English or Afrikaans in addition to their native tongue, which may be one of nine Bantu languages with official status since . These include the Nguni languages

64. Africa - Adventures - Virgin Holidays mauritius offers a unique blend of European, Indian and african influences andboasts country of South africa, a land of varied cultures and landscapes. http://www.virginholidays.co.uk/adventure/places/africa.asp

Virgin Holidays Home Privacy Statement Contact Us Adventures in Africa This incredibly rich continent provides endlessly fascinating contrasts. Both Southern and East Africa offer a delightful and unexpected array of relaxing holiday options. You can chill out in Cape Town, wind your leisurely way through the winelands or explore the game reserves in South Africa. In Kenya, enjoy the peaceful beach resorts with their soft white sand and gentle waves or take the short journey to exotic Zanzibar with its captivating Arabic influence, lively bazaars and picturesque coastal beaches. Mauritius offers a unique blend of European, Indian and African influences and boasts beautiful beaches. Of course, Africa's real draw is the incredible wildlife. And we've found some new and unique adventures which will enable you to see these creatures from a different perspective. Whether it's canoeing down the Zambezi watching out for hippo, crocodile or elephant, walking through Kenyas Masai Mara, or learning crucial ranger skills in South Africa, this environment will open up for you like never before. Kenya While Kenya is best known as a safari destination, it has so much more to offer including the coast's lovely white sand beaches.

65. Mauritius Fact Page - Facts About Mauritius Go2 africa The complete africa travel guide reservation service mauritius could be described as a cultural melting pot, were it not for the fact http://www.go2africa.com/mauritius/facts_1.asp

My Itinerary Help Contact Us Office Hours Africa GO2AFRICA HOME AFRICA MAP ENQUIRE NOW SITE SEARCH AFRICA About Us Meet the Team Client Feedback Careers ... Contact Us COUNTRY INFO Botswana Kenya Lesotho Malawi ... Zimbabwe WE RECOMMEND Safari Specials Last Minute Travel Wilderness Safaris Yacht Charters ... Walking Safaris TRAVEL IDEAS African Honeymoons Family Holidays South Africa Self Drive Travel by Activity ... Cape Town Villas TRAVEL ADVISOR General Safety Tips Safety on Safari Weather Malaria ... What to Bring TRAVEL ARTICLES African travel insights NEED SOME HELP ? Site Help Mauritius - Background Fast Facts FULL NAME PUBLIC HOLIDAYS New Year - 1 and 2 January Chinese Spring Festival - January/February Thaipoosam Cavadee - January/February Maha shivaratree - February Independence Day - 12 March Ougadi - March Labour Day - 1 May Id-El-Fitr - May/June Ganesh Chaturthi - September Divali - October/November All Saints Day - 1 November Christmas - 25 December Republic of Mauritius CAPITAL Port Louis INDEPENDENCE 12 March 1968 (from UK) TIME GMT +2 hours POPULATION 1,210,447 (estimated July 2003)

66. African Studies: Mauritius Directory of categorized and annotated links. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Mauritius.html

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67. Afrol Mauritius Index Page: Links To Mauritius The mauritius Institute is one of the most important cultural centers of thecountry. The Index on africa mauritius page includes various links. http://www.afrol.com/Index/countries/mauritiusindex.htm

The Mauritius Index Page Welcome to our guide to links about Mauritius in the www. On the left, an updated list of contents. For those wanting to read some general information, statistics, etc. about Mauritius, see our Background Page or go to general information in the link list. If you are looking for first hand information of high scientific value about Mauritius, have a look at our Mauritius Searches - the direct access to the databases of several UN-organizations and others. It's right below Index Pages to other African Countries There are index pages to all African countries here on afrol.com. They are all built in the same structure, so that you can find what you are looking for as easily as possible. To find other countries, pass by our Countries Index Page or "jump" directly from the menu below: Countries Page Algeria Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo Brazzaville Congo Kinshasa (DRC) Côte d'Ivoire Djibouti Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Gabon Gambia, The

68. Afrol News - Your Portal To Africa! The only independent news agency dedicated exclusively to africa. Arts culture africa, Arts culture global, Economy Finance, Education http://www.afrol.com/html/Index/indexpages.htm

Africa News afrol News Frontpage Latest News Subscriptions Countries ... Subscriptions Welcome to your African portal. afrol.com - african online services Your guide to Africa and the Internet afrol INDEX pages! Welcome to the afrol INDEX pages ! This is your window to the www orld. Here you'll find all possible links about Africa and subjects that might interest you. Our categorization follows two parallel structures: subject categories and countries. Countries are of higher priority, meaning that if you look for links about Namibian cooking, you should go directly to Namibia, and look for culture, gastronomy there. However, you'll find the same links in culture, countries, Namibia. On this page - you'll find "Jumps" to country index pages and main categories. » Next, there is an

69. Mauritius Tours, Holidays In Mauritius, Travel To Mauritius, Mauritius Travel Ag Though nestled up as a small island alongside the big African continent, culture and Lifestyle. The people of mauritius are as varied as the landscape; http://www.tailormadejourneys.com/mauritius-holidays-travel/

Mauritius Travel Holidays in Mauritius Hotels in Mauritius Tailor Made Journeys Photo Gallery of Mauritius Other Countries Travel to Bhutan Cambodia Tours China Tours Travel to Dubai ... Home Mauritius Holidays in Mauritius Mauritius is the most accessible island in the Indian Ocean, boasting of a perfect tropical holiday trip at bargained and affordable prices for an exotic holiday trip. Finding yourself surrounded amidst spectacular scenerymiles of lush sugarcane plantations, mystical mountains, pretty cascading waterfalls and rainforests abound with coniferous trees and casuarinas, is a real extravaganza. Though nestled up as a small island alongside the big African continent, it's culture and lifestyle is influenced by British, Indian and French ties. Bare, black volcanic peaks tower over the sugarcane fields, which cover about half of the island. The island satisfies the whims of sunbathers, beachcombers, sightseers, mountaineers, swimmers, yachtsmen, water-skiers, skin-divers, anglers, big game fishermen, philatelists, punters, golfers, gamblers, all night rovers and ultimate escapers. Take a tailormade holiday package to Mauritius and feel the breeze blowing through the palm trees on the beautiful tropical island paradise of Mauritius. Physical Location Mauritius is a volcanic island in the Indian Ocean lying in the east of Madagascar and southwest of India. Almost 11 times the size of Washington, DC, Mauritius' terrain is small coastal plain rising to discontinuous mountains encircling central plateau. With about 600 people per square kilometer, Mauritius has one of the highest population densities in the world. There is no monsoon season, though cyclones hit the island every 15 years or so between November and May.

70. Mauritius Culture The national cultural institutions are the mauritius Institute and the mauritiusArchives. The theatre is popular, and performances of comparatively high http://www.traveldocs.com/mu/culture.htm

Mauritius Africa CULTURE Interest in arts and letters and the sciences is promoted by voluntary associations. The island has produced talented poets and novelists. Representational and abstract painting flourishes. The national cultural institutions are the Mauritius Institute and the Mauritius Archives. The theatre is popular, and performances of comparatively high quality are given by local amateur groups. There are both public and institutional libraries. To Country Main Page To TDS Home Page Travel Document Systems Washington DC Office 925 Fifteenth Street N.W. Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20005 Voice: 1-800-874-5100 Local: 202-638-3800 Fax: 202-638-4674 support@traveldocs.com San Francisco Office One Embarcadero Center Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94111 Voice: 1-888-874-5100 Local: 415-773-2829 Fax: 415-773-2834 sfo@traveldocs.com

71. Beachcomber Mauritius - The Mauritian Culture The island of mauritius has no indigenous culture. Mauritians are from manyorigins be they French, European, African, Indian, Chinese and English. http://www.beachcomber.com.au/mauritius/culture.htm

Home About Us Contact Us Groups ... Agents The Mauritian Culture History Culture Economy General Info The island of Mauritius has no indigenous culture. Their destiny was forged from centuries ago through descendants of slaves, immigrants, labourers and colonisers who have discovered a remarkable blend for peaceful living in the turmoil of the modern world. Mauritians are from many origins be they French, European, African, Indian, Chinese and English. The settlement of the island developed under French occupation during the 18th century. The population increased considerably between 1835 and 1865 with the arrival of Indian labourers recruited to work in the fields. After the Second World War, the "baby boom" and the decrease in infant mortality rate had a major influence on the demography of the country. The population growth rate, which was 3% in the 1960s, slowed down with the introduction of family planning campaigns and awareness through education. The population of Mauritius is expected to reach approximately 1.4 million by the end of the next two decades. The main religions present in Mauritius are Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Bhuddism. There are also Anglicans, Adventists and other religious faiths. Mauritians practise their faiths freely and public holidays are opportunities to celebrate their main festivals.

72. Luxury Travel To Mauritius - Deluxe Africa Tours - ABSOLUTE AFRICA - Mauritius H Cape Town s location has allowed it to absorb a wide range of cultures that weredrawn *International airfare between mauritius and South africa is not http://www.absoluteafrica.net/mau/sample.asp

Select A Country >Southeast Asia Thailand Cambodia Burma (Myanmar) Vietnam Laos Malaysia Philippines Indonesia Bali Singapore >India/Himalayas India Nepal Tibet Bhutan Pakistan Maldives Sri Lanka >East Asia Japan China South Korea Hong Kong Taiwan Mongolia >South Pacific Australia New Zealand Papua New Guinea S. Pacific Islands >Central Asia Uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan Turkmenistan Turkey Iran Jordan Israel Lebanon Syria Egypt Morocco South Africa Botswana Namibia Tanzania Kenya Ethiopia Zimbabwe Uganda Madagascar Zambia Mauritius Seychelles Mozambique DAY 1: ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met by our local representative and taken to your hotel. The Grace Hotel (Luxury Room) is conveniently located in Rosebank, a fashionable and leafy suburb outside Johannesburg. Check in to this intimate establishment and spend the afternoon at leisure. This evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant, which boasts excellent food and a superb wine cellar. (B,D) DAY 2: JOHANNESBURG - MAURITIUS DAYS 3 - 6: MAURITIUS DAY 7: MAURITIUS - CAPE TOWN DAY 8: CAPE TOWN TOUR Cape Town's location has allowed it to absorb a wide range of cultures that were drawn to the city for its key position on the trade routes between Europe and Asia. Begin to explore the city on a private half-day tour. A trip to the top of Table Mountain is a splendid highlight on a clear day: the mountain is part of a nature reserve, and boasts a wide range of plants and animals unique to the surrounding area. Tour the museums, browse the market at Greenmarket Square, and stroll past the curio sellers who line the pavements with their wares. (B)

73. Académie Africaine Des Langues This document makes no reference to African culture, let alone African the OAU 1st Conference of African Ministers of culture 1986, PortLous mauritius. http://www.acalan.org/an/consult.htm

Word from the President Historical African Consultation Establishment of the Mission ... Consulting Academy's pictures African consultation A BRIEF SURVEY OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, DECISIONS, PLANS AND PROGRAMMES ON AFRICAN LANGUAGES AT THE GOVERNMENTAL LEVEL: THE CASE OF THE OAU By Marcel DIOUF 1. The OAU Charter (1963) Article 29 of the OAU Charter states that the working languages of the Organization are, if possible, African languages as well as English, Arabic, French and Portuguese. From 1963 to 1991, only the Heads of State of Ethiopia have used an African language (Amharic) at the OAU. This document has not, however, been translated into any African language. 2. The pan-African cultural Manifesto of Algiers (1969) The Manifesto was the first document adopted by an experts' meeting called under the auspices of the OAU which makes recommendations for the promotion of African languages. These recommendations bear essentially on the:

74. Educational CyberPlayGround: Gullah Culture By Cecile McHardy Independent Schola Gullah culture by Cecile McHardy Independent Scholar Also even today a greatnumber of people in West africa are multilingual Black Portuguese had a http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Linguistics/gullah.html

var ecp_channel="Linguistics" Linguistics Area Language Home AAVE Websites African Languages Army Navy ... CreoleTalk Mailing List Related Links Evolution of Language About Dialect Jamaican Creole Black Language Pioneers ... ECP RingLeaders HOT SITE Awards Gullah Culture by Cecile McHardy Independent Scholar Please forgive the long preamble. To frame the issue re big lens - recommend inter alia It is Dalby's thesis that a Black Portuguese developed as a lingua franca in West Africa in the 15th century and spread around the globe as a maritime creole. That it was an African construct for communication not only between black and white but a trade language between indigeneous coastal people who spoke different languages. It set a pattern. Even today for every European or American able to speak an African language, millions of Africans are able to speak a European language. [Also even today a great number of people in West Africa are multi-lingual] Black Portuguese had a full century of development before the Dutch displaced the Portuguese in the slave trade. A similar phenomenon - Black Dutch = Afrikaans characterised speech communities in the Dutch Islands in the Caribbean and Surinam, it is the mother tongue of Cape Coloureds, not only of Afrikaners of SA. [ consult Dalby for linguistic arguments re phonological, grammatical and semantic structure reminiscent of many African languages though vocabulary derived from European language]. So too Black French which developed by the middle of the 17th C around the French bases and colonies on both sides of the Atlantic. Goodman points out the

75. SpiritHit News | Africa | Mauritius International Meeting mauritius More than 2000 participants from the world’s 51 small island developing africa. Don t use holy scriptures to Malawian Muslim Scholar to http://news.spirithit.com/index/africa/more/mauritius_international_meeting/

@import "http://news.spirithit.com/index?css=weblog/style_css"; News Archives Directory Forums ... Front Page News Sections Africa Asia Asia-Pacific Europe ... South America Weekly Sections Society Health Environment Cosmos Opinion Columnists Forums Special Sections Articles Book Reviews Press Releases Printable version ... Add Comment Mauritius International Meeting Posted: Tuesday January 11, 2005 1:53 PM EST By UNESCO Press Release Mauritius International Meeting on Small Island Developing States Opens Another key issue on the agenda is the role of culture in the sustainable development of SIDS. UNESCO has organized a panel discussion on the topic to be held on the afternoon of January 11. The session will be moderated by Dame Pearlette Louisy, Governor-General of Saint Lucia and higher-education specialist. Source http://portal.unesco.org/ Printable version Email to a friend Add Comment WORLD NEWS Africa Asia Asia-Pacific Europe Beyond dialogue Middle East North America South America To disarm, body and soul News Sections: Africa Asia Asia-Pacific Europe ... Press Releases Shopping: Books Audio Books Posters Arts ... SpiritHit.com

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77. Indo-African Society mauritius is situated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2400 kilometres off the South africa, Singapore and India have already opted for mauritius to http://www.indo-african-society.org/pages/mauritius.htm

Home About Us Join Us We Do Publications ... Contact Us Mauritius Introduction Mauritius is situated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,400 kilometres off the south east coast of Africa. The island, which is of volcanic origin, covers an area of 1,865 square kilometres. Coral reefs surround most of the coast except the south. The average temperature during daytime is 25 C and rarely under 13 C at night. There are two seasons - the Hot from November to April and the Warm from May to October. Port Louis the Capital City - naturally grew to be the economic and administrative capital of Mauritius because of the superior quality of its harbour. The city underwent a second birth in the 1980s when post-independence economic stagnation finally gave way to bursting activity. The skyline consists of high-rising towers, which compete with buildings from the colonial times. Mauritius is a plural society where all the ethnic groups present Hindus, Muslims, Creoles, Chinese and Europeans live in peace and where all the ancestral cultures have been preserved. These features make the island a unique place in the world. Investment Climate The manufacturing sector continues to offer good prospects to potential investors in the following areas: information technology, printing and publishing, electronics, precision engineering, jewellery, pharmaceuticals and health care, agro-based industry and high quality textiles and apparel. However, investment in the EPZ is not restricted to these sectors only and any project can be carried out after the promoter has secured the various clearances.

78. Culture Of Mauritius culture of mauritius. culture of mauritius As it started among slaves ofAfrican origin, it is conventionally believed to be of African origin. http://www.mauritius-embassy.de/culture.php

HOME GOVERNMENT CONSULAR GENERAL ... NEWS Culture of Mauritius Geography History Culture Population Culture of Mauritius The culture of the country reflects its diverse ethnic composition. There are many religious festivals, some important ones being (in random order) Divali (the hindu festival of lights, in October), Christmas, Cavadee (a penitence festival of the south Indian tradition of hinduism, in January), Eid ul Fitr (celebrating the end of the period of fasting in Islam. As the Islamic calendar does not correspond to the Gregorian calendar, the date of its celebration in the year tends to vary. In 2003 it was celebrated in November). Sega is an indigenous musical form. As it started among slaves of African origin, it is conventionally believed to be of African origin. However, according to some observers, there is no easily found equivalent in mainland Africa to the hip-swaying style of sega dancing, and to the musical instruments used (notably the ravane, a piece of goatskin tightly drawn over a wooden hoop). Sega could therefore be of mixed origin. Culture of Mauritius In the countryside, where the population is predominantly of Indian origin, bhojpuri songs (from a rural dialect of Bihar province in India) are still popular and have been recast in modern forms.

79. Mauritius - Definition Of Mauritius In Encyclopedia A Frenchbased Creole language, with influence from English and African languages, The mixed colonial past of mauritius is reflected in its culture. http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Mauritius

Add to Favorites General Encyclopedia Legal ... Law forum Search Word: Visit our Law forums Labor Law Accidents Law Bankruptcy Law Business Law ... Tax Law Republic of Mauritius République de Maurice In Detail National motto : Stella Clavisque Maris Indici Latin : "Star and Key of the Indian Ocean") Missing image LocationMauritius.png image:LocationMauritius.png Official languages De facto: English French and Creole Capital Port Louis President Sir Anerood Jugnauth Prime minister Paul Bérenger Area - Total - % water Ranked 168th Population - Total ( Density Ranked 149th Independence - Date From the United Kingdom March 12 Currency Mauritian Rupee ... Calling Code The Republic of Mauritius is an island country in the southwest Indian Ocean , about 900 km east of Madagascar . The island is part of the Mascarene Islands , with the French island of Réunion 200 km to the southwest and the fellow island nation of the Seychelles to the northwest. In addition to the mainland, it is composed of the Agalega Islands, St.Brandon, and Rodrigues, all of which are seperate islands. Contents showTocToggle("show","hide")

80. ATTA : African Travel And Tourism Association ATTA have members with presence in countries accross africa and the Indian Ocean Countries that offer culture Angola Botswana Cameroon Cape Verde http://www.atta.co.uk/activities.aspx?AC_ID=7&SI=6&SI_CN=18&CN_ID=16

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