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What is the tallest mountain in Africa and what country is it located in?
Mount Kilimanjaro - Tanzania
Which ancient grain, native to Ethiopia, is the key ingredient in traditional injera?
Teff
What is the most popular sport in East Africa?
Soccer
What is the stage name of Ethiopian artist Abel Tesfaye?
The Weeknd
What is the most spoken language in East Africa?
Swahili
This East African country is the only one to have never been colonized?
Ethiopia
This popular Ethiopian dish consists of spicy stews served on a large sheet of injera, often made with lentils, vegetables, and meats?
Tibs
What is the name of the Newcastle striker from Eritrea?
Alexander Isak
Which actress famously adopted an Ethiopian daughter?
Angelina Jolie
How many countries are considered a part of East Africa?
13
Which American city is home to the most East Africans?
Minneapolis, Minnesota
What is the most practiced religion in East Africa?
Christianity
What 4 East African countries were in the 2019 Afcon?
Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Kenya
What is the name of the Kenyan actress, who starred in “Black Panther” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”?
Lupita Nyong’o
What is the largest country (by area) in East Africa?
Tanzania
What is the name of the desert located in Ethiopia, known for its harsh climate and being one of the hottest places on Earth?
Danakil Depression
This major Islamic holiday is celebrated by Somalis with special prayers, traditional dances, festive meals, and celebrates the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr
What country has been in Afcon the most and how many appearances do they have?
Kenya - 6 appearances
What is Eritrean artist Nipsey Hussle’s real name?
Ermias Joseph Asghedom
Which country in East Africa has been established the longest?
Ethiopia
The Great Rift Valley’s eastern rift stretches across several East African countries.Which two countries are at the heart of it?
Kenya and Tanzania
This Ethiopian festival is known for its colorful processions, dancing, and ceremonies around the Baptism of Christ?
Timkat
This Ethiopian long-distance runner holds the world record for the 5000 meters and is often regarded as one of the greatest runners of all time?
Kenenisa Bekele
This Somali supermodel is known for her appearance on the cover of Vogue Italia in 1975?
Iman
What is the most populated city in East Africa?
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania