Misunderstanding of a Poverty
Africa and we had imagined gap is not small, to Africa after the discovery that our knowledge is more than the actual situation behind for many years. African countries over the past decade there had been substantial developments in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, the Ugandan capital of Kampala, the capital of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Africa can feel the modern and bustling commercial side, the capital city of countries There are a lot of exterior design of modern and beautifully decorated building in the city of private cars on the road a lot, city is not bad.
Not to mention the capital, Harare, Zimbabwe. See a photo a friend sent each time surprised question: This is in Africa do? However, the poor Africans in rural areas it is everywhere, most of them live in poor among the African-style huts, life is very simple.
Misunderstanding of two hot
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We do not feel the heat of Africa, but added that climate is very cool and pleasant, but also often wear long-sleeved clothes. This part of Africa, despite strong sunlight, but not scorching feeling. Africa is a plateau as the main continent, in addition to low-lying coastal areas will be hot, most of the region are in 800 meters above sea level to over 1000 meters, the climate cool, very comfortable. Kenya is not a wild hot place, with an average height of 1,500 meters, although the coastal areas of tropical climate with an average annual temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, however. Land to the southwest part of the central savannah areas, the annual average temperature is 20 degrees, the weather is very pleasant throughout the year is divided into rainy season and the small rainy season only.
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Went through the entire health conditions better than what I imagined, streets are mostly clean, the city's green is also good, the city begging to be less. In fact in most parts of Africa south of the equator of trees are very dense, not scorch originally thought that only the wilderness under the trees at the lone tree scenarios.
Myth 4 hotels cheap
I used to think places such as Africa, accommodation cost will be very cheap, can be found here, the West came less backpackers, tourist service facilities are mostly set for the holiday, and a cheap option less cost of accommodation is necessary to travel more than originally thought high. Of course, there is no cheaper than the local people living in hostels and cheap means of transport are cheap, but considering the security reasons, or choose more expensive good.
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1. Hello avoid using the left hand
Africa, the popular greeting way - raised his right hand, palm toward the other, aimed at that "do not shake my hand baggage." It is a symbol of friendship.
2.Negro and Black is the cut-off sentences
Africans Negro, Black two words not only of resistance, and does not recognize its meaning. Emphasized that a different color in Africa, is the biggest taboo. Called Africans, it is best to call according to their nationality. African national consciousness quite strong, address him by its name, they listen to popular use.
The title has a specific target 3.African
Called for the African black African to have committed a serious mistake. In Africa, the so-called African does not refer to all Africans, but to a specific group of people, that is: South Africa, Republic of the Dutch-born whites. Therefore, those African native, met someone else call them African, on the explicit expressed disgust. Content source www.hysjw.cn
4. Mo shoot behind the lens
All countries are downright dirty, poor cluster areas. People in developing countries, a strong self-esteem, it is as a tourist be sure to recognize the fact. See a behind the scene wanted to take pictures is tantamount to looking for other people's Cha Er, so ill-conceived actions, or not do better.
5. Forced to shake hands is a gesture of goodwill
In Africa, the handshake grip too, if weakly, was referred to as "ill-manners," Xuyuweishe, there is no sincerity. In their view, the extent of force with the other party is directly proportional to the extent of good will, the best grip feel numb Jiaotong succeed.
6. Taboo photo
Africans generally agreed that the camera alignment something, something's "Vitality" Jiuji absorption depleted. Persons, houses, livestock are allowed to shoot. Tourists who wish to shoot, the best to the other party notified in advance to avoid being stoning has been suspended or suffer meal beat. Content source www.hysjw.cn |
