Travel Reference
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Understand West Africa
West Africa is a vast, searing land where tragedy and triumph rule in equal measure. Get
the lowdown.
A fertile Sahara, fabled West African kingdoms, colonial days and the complications of in-
dependence.
Culture, diversity, long-suffering women and varied food.
Extraordinary literary talent and a premier film festival.
The fusing of traditional animist religions with monotheistic Islam is a regional speciality -
we explain how.
Discover West Africa's world-class musical talent.
Wooden masks, Ashanti textiles, Tuareg jewellery, Benin bronzes, Moroccan calligraphy
and tilework.
We introduce you to some of West Africa's intriguing peoples.
West Africa's epic lands face epic environmental issues, but wildlife still clings on tena-
ciously. Learn how here.