<strong>Angola:</strong> Luanda is the capital of Angola, one of 23 countries to have the world's most minimal visa restrictions, according to Arton Capital's Welcoming Countries Rank 2022.
Angola: Luanda is the capital of Angola, one of 23 countries to have the world's most minimal visa restrictions, according to Arton Capital's Welcoming Countries Rank 2022.
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<strong>Djibouti: </strong>On the Horn of Africa peninsula, Dijbouti is near some of the world's busiest shipping city. Tadjoura, pictured, is one of its oldest towns.
Djibouti: On the Horn of Africa peninsula, Dijbouti is near some of the world's busiest shipping city. Tadjoura, pictured, is one of its oldest towns.
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<strong>Guinea:</strong> The Niger River begins in southeast Guinea and is the main river of West Africa.
Guinea: The Niger River begins in southeast Guinea and is the main river of West Africa.
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<strong>Maldives:</strong> By far the most popular tourist destination of the places topping the Welcoming Countries ranking, Maldives is an archipelagic state in the Indian Ocean.
Maldives: By far the most popular tourist destination of the places topping the Welcoming Countries ranking, Maldives is an archipelagic state in the Indian Ocean.
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<strong>Comoros: </strong>Comoros is a volcanic archipelago in southeast Africa. The islands' Arabic heritage is seen in the Grand Mosque du Vendredi in the capital, Moroni.
Comoros: Comoros is a volcanic archipelago in southeast Africa. The islands' Arabic heritage is seen in the Grand Mosque du Vendredi in the capital, Moroni.
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<strong>Somalia: </strong>This is the view from the rooftop of the Al Jazeera Hotel in Hargeisa, the Somali capital.
Somalia: This is the view from the rooftop of the Al Jazeera Hotel in Hargeisa, the Somali capital.
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<strong>Bolivia:</strong> Jaen Street is one of the best preserved colonial streets in La Paz, the administrative capital of the South American country of Bolivia. <br />
Bolivia: Jaen Street is one of the best preserved colonial streets in La Paz, the administrative capital of the South American country of Bolivia.
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<strong>East Timor: </strong>The Southeast Asian nation of East Timor marked 20 years of restored independence in 2022.
East Timor: The Southeast Asian nation of East Timor marked 20 years of restored independence in 2022.
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<strong>Malawi: </strong>Malawi is a landlocked country in Southern Africa and its main industry is agriculture.
Malawi: Malawi is a landlocked country in Southern Africa and its main industry is agriculture.
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<strong>Qatar:</strong> Doha is the capital of Qatar, which is enjoying an influx of visitors thanks to the World Cup.
Qatar: Doha is the capital of Qatar, which is enjoying an influx of visitors thanks to the World Cup.
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<strong>Micronesia:</strong> Jellyfish Lake, in Palau, is one of Micronesia's top attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Micronesia: Jellyfish Lake, in Palau, is one of Micronesia's top attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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<strong>Burundi:</strong> Burundi, in East Africa, is the world's <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheconversation.com%2Fburundi-at-60-is-the-poorest-country-on-the-planet-a-look-at-what-went-wrong-186844" target="_blank" target="_blank">poorest country</a> in terms of GDP per capita. Cibitoke, in northwest Burundi, is pictured.
Burundi: Burundi, in East Africa, is the world's poorest country in terms of GDP per capita. Cibitoke, in northwest Burundi, is pictured.
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<strong>Guinea-Bissau: </strong>Guinea-Bissau, on West Africa's Atlantic coast, is known for its national parks and wildlife. The capital, Bissau, is a port city.
Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau, on West Africa's Atlantic coast, is known for its national parks and wildlife. The capital, Bissau, is a port city.
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<strong>Nigeria:</strong> Nigeria has, by some distance, the largest population in Africa. Lagos, pictured, is a key business hub on the continent.
Nigeria: Nigeria has, by some distance, the largest population in Africa. Lagos, pictured, is a key business hub on the continent.
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<strong>Tuvalu: </strong>The South Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu is one of the world's least visited countries -- and it's also at risk of being swamped by rising sea levels.
Tuvalu: The South Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu is one of the world's least visited countries -- and it's also at risk of being swamped by rising sea levels.
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<strong>Samoa:</strong> Lalomanu is one of the most popular beaches on Samoa, a Polynesian island nation which marked 60 years of independence in 2022. <br />
Samoa: Lalomanu is one of the most popular beaches on Samoa, a Polynesian island nation which marked 60 years of independence in 2022.
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<strong>Gabon:</strong> Gabon, on Central Africa's Atlantic coast, was one of <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcnn.com%2Ftravel%2Farticle%2Fwhere-to-travel-best-destinations-2022%2Findex.html" target="_blank">CNN Travel's top places to visit in 2022. </a>
Gabon: Gabon, on Central Africa's Atlantic coast, was one of CNN Travel's top places to visit in 2022.
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<strong>Ivory Coast: </strong>The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro is the largest church in the world, according to Guinness World Records.
Ivory Coast: The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro is the largest church in the world, according to Guinness World Records.
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<strong>South Sudan: </strong>South Sudan's rainy season varies by location, but it generally occurs between April and November. This peaceful scene is near the city of Wau in the country's northwest.
South Sudan: South Sudan's rainy season varies by location, but it generally occurs between April and November. This peaceful scene is near the city of Wau in the country's northwest.
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<strong>Democratic Republic of the Congo:</strong> Lokutu is a town on the Congo River. The territory of the DRC was first inhabited by Central African foragers some 90,000 years ago.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lokutu is a town on the Congo River. The territory of the DRC was first inhabited by Central African foragers some 90,000 years ago.
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<strong>Rwanda:</strong> Rwanda, in Central Africa, is known as the Land of a Thousand Hills. This is the view of Mount Sabyinyo and Muhavura from Mount Bisoke volcano.
Rwanda: Rwanda, in Central Africa, is known as the Land of a Thousand Hills. This is the view of Mount Sabyinyo and Muhavura from Mount Bisoke volcano.
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<strong>Cambodia: </strong>Cambodia is home to the Angkor Wat temple complex in Siem Reap province. It's one of the world's most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Cambodia: Cambodia is home to the Angkor Wat temple complex in Siem Reap province. It's one of the world's most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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<strong>Ethiopia: </strong>Ethiopia's northern town of Lalibela is known for its <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcnn.com%2Ftravel%2Farticle%2Flalibela-ethiopia-genna-tariq-zaidi%2Findex.html" target="_blank">ancient rock-hewn churches</a>. Pilgrims are seen here gathering at the Church of Saint George.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's northern town of Lalibela is known for its ancient rock-hewn churches. Pilgrims are seen here gathering at the Church of Saint George.
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