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MY TOP 5 PICKS
3. Nairobi, Kenya
The name “Nairobi” comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to “cool water”. The phrase is also the Maasai name of the Nairobi River, which in turn lent its name to the city. The official language here is English.
The city is located 9 miles away from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya's largest airport.
Offering all the aspects of a major global city, Kenya's capital combines the ease of urban life with the enchantment of the African savannah.
Nairobi National Park, located just 4 miles away from the city, hosts a huge variety of wild animals including giraffes, zebras, rhinoceroses, and lions.
2. Kumasi, Ghana
Kumasi is a city in the Ashanti Region of Ghana and is among the largest metropolitan areas in Ghana. The official languages here are English and Twi. Kumasi is in the middle of lovely green hills, so it has a feel of country living while still being a bustling place. Kumasi is alternatively known as “The Garden City” because of its many beautiful species of flowers and plants.
Kumasi has fun educational offerings such as dancing and drumming classes, and fascinating historical sites such as the National Cultural Center, which houses an enormous library. Kumasi is drivable to airports in Accra and Tamale, so retirees can easily receive visitors.
1. Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara is the capital city and largest settlement in Eritrea. The official languages for Eritrea are English, Italian and the Ethiopian Amharic.
Visitors to the city have observed that strangers will offer to help you if you're lost, and crime is so low that people don't even lock up their bicycles. Asmara enjoys a rich Italian culture, so you'll find Italian cuisine and mannerisms mixed with the local desert culture. Cost of housing and meals is very low, hotels are inexpensive for your visiting family.
The city of Asmara is a center for agricultural products and tanning hides. The primary industrial products of Asmara are: textiles, clothing, footwear, processed meat, beer, soft drinks, and ceramics.
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