Geography
The largest lake in Africa, shared by Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya
What is Lake Victoria?
A sourdough flatbread made from teff flour, this spongy bread is essential for scooping up Wats and other dishes in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti.
What is Injera?
Official Language in Ethiopia
Amharic
This tall, long-necked mammal feeds on the leaves at the very top of acacia trees
What is the giraffe?
This east african country was never fully colonized, defeating Italy at the Battle of Adwa in 1896.
What is Ethiopia?
This East African nation is nicknamed "the land of a thousand hills."
What is Rwanda?
Brewed with black tea and spices like ginger, cardamom, and cloves, this popular morning and evening drink is a fixture in East African households
What is Chai?
This Bantu language, enriched by Arabic, serves as a vital trade language and official language of the EAC.
What is Swahili?
Vultures, which are scavengers, are often seen circling after a kill by this large African cat.
What is a Lion?
This east african country's capital city, nairobi, is known for it's national park right next to a major city
What is kenya?
A peninsula in the Horn of Africa, known for its long coastline and history
What is Somalia?
Meaning "roasted meat," this popular dish features succulent grilled beef, goat, or chicken, especially popular in Kenya
What is Nyama Choma?
The official language of Tanzania alongside Swahili, a legacy of German colonization
What is English?
Often called the "Painted Wolf," this canine's unique coat patterns help identify individuals, similar to human fingerprints.
What is the African Wild dog?
In 1994, Rwanda experienced a tragic genocide where hundreds of thousands of people, mostly from this ethnic group, were killed
Who are the Tutsi?
This large island nation, East of the African mainland, is famous for unique biodiversity
What is Madagascar?
A staple across East Africa, this stiff porridge made from cornmeal (or other grains) is often served with stews
What is Ugali/Posho?
Many East African languages, like Luganda and Kinyarwanda, belong to this major African language family, known for prefixes.
What is the Bantu language family?
This large, flightless bird lays incredibly heavy eggs, making it a notable part of the African landscape
What is the Ostrich?
This East African country shares the Red Sea coast and was once an Italian colony before becoming independent in 1993.
What is Eritrea?
The world's largest salt flat, an extreme example of evaporites, is found in Djibouti
What is Lake Assal?
The national dish of Uganda, this is a savory stew of steamed, mashed green bananas (plantains)
What is Matoke?
One official language in Rwanda
Kinyarwanda
Found in Rwanda, this endangered primate is famous for its distinct black and white fur
What is the mountain gorilla?
The island off the coast of Tanzania was a major center of the East African slave trade and spice trade before becoming part of modern Tanzania.
What is Zanzibar?