Islands of Africa Islands of Africa The Agalega Islands are two islands in the Indian Ocean, lying 1,100 km (700 miles) north of Mauritius at . The islands, governed by Mauritius, have a total area of 70 km². ...more on Wikipedia about "Agalega Islands"
Angoche Island is a small continental island in the district of same name, Mozambique. Being a coastal island its main source of income was the illegal shipment of slaves, which allowed for the enrichment of the aristocratic classes of the Nyapakho clan. It was not taken by the Portuguese until 1913, thanks to the bravery resistance of the sultan, particularly Ibrahim Iussuf. His nephew, who was the commander-in-chief of a 30.000 men army took over power and opposed with tenacity the Portuguese until 1890. By then, Farlah, the last sultan resumed the war against the Portuguese until he was captured in a battle in 1910 and deported to East Timor where he died in prison. The small island is subject to cyclones, Cyclone Huda in particular, and so permanent habitation has not been possible. Angoche is the larger producer of cashew and shrimps in Mozambique. ...more on Wikipedia about "Angoche Island"
Arkiko (alternately Archigo, Hirgigo, Hargigo, or Harkiko) is an island in the Red Sea and part of the Northern Red Sea Zone region of modern Eritrea. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arkiko"
The Bajuni Islands or Baajun Islands are an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, off the south western coast of Somalia. They lie at the northern end of a string of reefs which also include Zanzibar and Pemba, and are known for their diving. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bajuni Islands"
Cargados Carajos Shoals (also known as the Saint Brandon Rocks) are a group of about 16 small islands and islets on an extended reef in the Indian Ocean northeast of Mauritius. The islands have a total land area of 1.3 km². The reef measures more than 50 km from north to south, and is 5 km wide, cut by three passes. The reef area is 190 km². The islands have a small population, made up of natives as well as others and are rich in flora and fauna. The islands are classified as a dependency of Mauritius, which is more than 300 km further south, and are administered from Port Louis. The islands are part of the Mascarene Islands. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cargados Carajos"
Chizumulu Island is the smaller of two inhabited islands in Lake Malawi, the larger being the nearby Likoma island. Both these islands lie just a few kilometres from Mozambique, and are entirely surrounded by Mozambican territorial waters, but belong to Malawi. They are therefore exclaves of Malawi. This came about because the islands were colonised by Anglican missionaries spreading east from Malawi, rather than by the Portuguese who colonised Mozambique. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chizumulu Island"
The Dahlak archipelago is an island group located in the Red Sea off Massawa. It consists of two large and 124 small islands. The pearl fisheries there were known to the Romans and still produce a few pearls. Only four of the islands are permanently inhabited, of which Dahlak Kebir is the largest and most populated. The islands are a home for diverse marine life and sea-birds, and attract some tourists. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dahlak Archipelago" http://www.shortopedia.com Is Good For You.
Dahlak Kebir is the largest of the Dahlak Islands in the Red Sea off Eritrea. It has a population of around 2,500 people speaking the Dahalik dialect. Its major industries include fishing, sea cucumber collection and tourism. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dahlak Kebir"
Djerba (also transliterated as Jerba, Jarbah or Girba جزيرة جربة) is the largest island off Northern Africa, located in the Gulf of Gabes off the coast of Tunisia. The climate is mild and the soil well cultivated. Its largest city is Houmt-Souk, with a population of around 20,000. ...more on Wikipedia about "Djerba"
Elephantine is an island in the River Nile, located just downstream of the First Cataract at . ...more on Wikipedia about "Elephantine"
Île de Gorée (i.e. "Gorée Island") (pronounced , not ) is one of the 19 communes d'arrondissement (i.e. " commune of arrondissement") of the city of Dakar, Senegal. It is a 0.182 km² (45 acres) island located a mere 1 km. at sea from the main harbor of Dakar ( ). ...more on Wikipedia about "Gorée"
Idjwi is an island in Lake Kivu, belonging to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At 40 km in length and with an area of 285 km², it is believed to be the largest inland island in Africa, and the eighth largest in the world. Idjwi is roughly equidistant between the DRC and Rwanda, with 10 to 15 kilometres separating its western shore from the DRC mainland and a similar distance between its eastern shore and the coastline of Rwanda. The island's southern tip, however, lies only 1 kilometre from a promontory of the Rwandan coast. ...more on Wikipedia about "Idjwi"
The Iles de Los are an island group lying off Conakry in Guinea. There are three main islands: Tamara (or Fortoba’) and Kassa bracket Roume, while Coraille, Blanche and Cabris are smaller islands to the south. ...more on Wikipedia about "Iles de Los"
The Iles des Madeleines lie west of Dakar in Senegal. The islands are uninhabited. The main island is Sarpan, known for its Stone Age tool finds. The islands are also known for their birds, fish and plant life. ...more on Wikipedia about "Iles des Madeleines" Inform your friends about http://www.shortopedia.com Islands_of_Africa
Ilhéu Bom Bom, also Ilhéu Bombom is an island in the Gulf of Guinea. The islet is located north of the coast of the island of Príncipe, one of the main islands of São Tomé and Príncipe. The island includes a couple of tourist resorts in São Tomé und Príncipe. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ilheu Bom Bom"
Ilhéu Caroço is an island in the Gulf of Guinea and is one of the smaller islands of São Tomé and Príncipe. The islet is located southeast of the island of Príncipe. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ilhéu Caroço"
Ilhéu das Cabras is an island in the Gulf of Guinea and is one of the smaller islands of São Tomé and Príncipe. The islet is located just north of the coast of the island of São Tomé north of the city of and east of the island's northernmost point and north of the Água Grande and Lobata district boundary. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ilhéu das Cabras"
James Island is an island in the Gambia River, 30 km from the river mouth and near Juffureh. It was an important historical site in the West African slave trade, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...more on Wikipedia about "James Island (The Gambia)"
Kilwa Kisiwani is an Islamic community on an island off the coast of East Africa, in present day Tanzania. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kilwa Kisiwani"
Likoma Island is the larger of two inhabited islands in Lake Malawi, the smaller being the nearby Chizumulu island. Both these islands lie just a few kilometres from Mozambique, and are entirely surrounded by Mozambican territorial waters, but belong to Malawi. They are therefore exclaves of Malawi. This came about because the islands were colonised by Anglican missionaries spreading east from Malawi, rather than by the Portuguese who colonised Mozambique. ...more on Wikipedia about "Likoma Island"
MacCarthy Island, also known as Lemain Island or Janjanbureh Island, is an island located approximately 170 miles (272 km) upriver from the mouth of the Gambia River, in eastern Gambia, in the Central River subdivision. The town of Janjanbureh on the island is the second largest in the country, though it still appears on many maps by its European name of Georgetown. In addition to being a destination for some wildlife tourists, it is also the home of Gambia's largest prison. ...more on Wikipedia about "MacCarthy Island"
Mafia Island ("Chole Shamba") is part of the Tanzanian Spice Islands, which consists also of Zanzibar and Pemba. Mafia is part of the Coast Province and is governed from the mainland (not Zanzibar). Mafia has never been part of Zanzibar. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mafia Island"
The Mascarene Islands (or Mascarenhas Archipelago) is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, which includes Mauritius, Réunion, Rodrigues, and Cargados Carajos shoals. The collective title is derived from the Portuguese navigator Pedro Mascarenhas, who first visited them in 1512. The islands share a common geologic origin, and form a distinct ecoregion with a unique flora and fauna. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mascarene Islands"
Morfil ( French: Ile à Morfil; literally, "Ivory Island") lies between the River Senegal and the Doué River in northern Senegal. ...more on Wikipedia about "Morfil"
Nosy Be (also Nossi-bé) is an island just off the northwest coast of Madagascar in Mahajanga Province. Nosy Be means "big island" in the Malagasy language. The island was called Assada during the early colonial era of the seventeenth century. Nosy Be is Madagascar's largest and busiest tourist resort. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nosy Be"
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