African World Heritage Day - May 5th
Fri May 5th

African World Heritage Day

African World Heritage Day, which takes place every year on May 5th, gives people around the world the opportunity to celebrate Africa.

Africa is the world's second-largest continent. Climate change, uncontrolled growth, disease, civil strife, and poaching are among Africa's greatest challenges include climate change, uncontrolled growth, epidemic, civil strife, and poaching. Unfortunately, many of Africa's cultural and natural wonders are in danger of losing universal value. It's more important than ever to protect and protect their heritage due to the challenges facing this diverse continent..

African studies In honor of this day, we take a look at some surprising African facts.

  • Africa is made up of 54 countries and one non-self-governing country
  • Pharaonic Egypt's Pharaonic civilization, according to Ancient Egypt's Pharaonic civilization, is one of the world's oldest civilizations
  • Over 2,000 recognized languages have been found on the continent
  • Arabic is the most commonly spoken language, followed by English, Swahili, and French
  • Africa has 1.1 billion people, but over half of them are under the age of 25
  • Africa's population is forecast to double by 2050, by 2050
  • About 80% of malaria cases in the world occur in Africa

The continent is home to the world's largest precious metals deposit. Africa is home to the world's biggest hot desert, the Sahara, according to one of Africa's most surprising facts about the Sahara. This desert is 3.6 million square miles, which is similar to China or the continental United States.

#africanworldheritageday is a worldwide phenomenon that has dominated the lives of people in the Dominican world

People from around the world, especially those in Africa, observe this day in a variety of ways. Events include the African World Heritage Youth Forum, cultural talks, and an Instagram photo contest.

To participate:

  • Read more about famous historical monuments in Africa, including the Isimila Stone Age Site in Tanzania, Robben Island in South Africa, Luxor Temple in Egypt, and Elmina Castle in Ghana
  • Learn about African heroes, including Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Chinua Achebe
  • Someday, Commit to going to Africa
  • Watch a film set in Africa, including Hotel Rwanda, Out of Africa, Goodbye Bafana, and Beat the Drum

#AfricanWorldHeritageDay is the hashtag used on social media this day.

The african world heritage day is the centennial celebration of the african world heritage day

In November 2015, The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed May 5th as African World Heritage Day in November. They selected May 5th to commemorate the African World Heritage Fund's centennial. t's was chosen on May 5th. In 2006, this initiative was launched to promote the conservation and protection of Africa's cultural heritage.