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April 9, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: West Africa Packing Round 1. All of these are among the 17 nations that make up West Africa except NAMIBIA . 2. Which of these is the capital of Sierra Leone? FREETOWN 3. This is the official language of more West African nations than any other language. FRENCH 4. The "semi-desert" that lies between the Sahara Desert and the forested zone is the SAHEL . 5. The main currency, used in eight countries, is the CFA. FRANC 6. The BAOBAB tree is a symbol of West Africa seen on postcards and brochures. Picture of sand castle looking building Departure Round 1. This city street food is grilled lamb served in pita bread and topped with chickpea sauce. CHAWARMAS 2. This native of Ghana is the current Secretary General of the United Nations. KOFI ANNAN 3. "Army Arrangement" and "The Lady" are two of this Afro-beat musicians best known recordings. FELA 4. The Republic of Benin is situated on the Gulf of GUINEA . 5. The annual sports event known as "Le Dakar" is a/an AUTO race. Picture of huts on stilts with water under On Tour Round 1. Colonial West Africa was mostly French but Togo and Cameroon were GERMAN territories. 2. Yamoussoukro is the capital of this West African nation. COTE D'IVORE 3. Which of these islands of Cape Verde is home to the picturesque town of Mindelo? SAO VINCENTE 4. Tro-tro, woro-woro and poda-poda are all terms for this popular mode of transportation. MINIBUS 5. This landmark monument to World War II dead is on Ile de GOREE near Dakar, Senegal. 6. Secret societies are a distinctive feature of this countries culture. LIBERIA 7. The chain of FORTS that dot the coastline are a key attraction in Ghana. Picture of gateway with fountain 8. Camel caravans from the SALT mines of Taoudenni are a common site in Timbuktu. 9. Benin is known of the birthplace of VOODOO . 10. This highest mountain in West Africa is known locally as "Fako." MT. CAMEROON 11. Agadez, one of Niger's most popular tourist sites is best described as a/an ANCIENT CARAVAN town. 12. This sport is especially popular with the traditionally nomadic Tuargue people. CAMEL RACING Bonus question 1 Ghana's beautiful WLI Falls is the highest waterfalls in West Africa. Bonus question 2 Where on the map of West Africa is Ghana found? Section 4 Picture of tribal mask Slide Show 1. The largest mud-built building in the world is the landmark Mosque in DJENNE, Mali. 2. This stilt village is a landmark in Benin. GANVIE 3. This main road out of Banjul goes under the city's landmark Arch 22. JULY 22 DRIVE 4. The masks of the DOGON people of Mali include the famous "iminana" and the bird-like "kanaga." Clues for next week's game... Water puppets Cham ruins Old quarter |