Health of Algeria, Niger, and Tanzania
In 1990, Algeria had 284 hospitals with 60,124 beds. Free medical care was introduced in 1974 under a Social Security system. The HIV prevalence among adults in 2000 was only 0.7 per 100 adults. In the 1990s, there were three physicians for every 100,000 people in Niger. In 1997, immunization rates for children up to one year old included diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus, and measles. In 1975, the government of Tanzania began to nationalize all hospitals, including those run by Christian missions. Medical treatment is free or highly subsidized in company clinics as well as hospitals.
Education of Algeria, Niger, and Tanzania
Education in Algeria largely continues to follow the pattern laid down during the French administration. As of 1976, public primary and seconary schools were unified. The educational system of Niger is patterned on that of France. In 1997–98, there were 3,175 primary schools with 11,545 teachers and 482,065 pupils. Education in Tanzania is compulsory for children aged 7 to 14. The Sokoine University of Agriculture, at Morogoro, was founded in 1984. In 1975, the government of Tanzania began to nationalize all hospitals, including those run by Christian missions.
Transportation of Algeria, Niger, and Tanzania
In 2002, Algeria's nationally owned railroad had about 2,995 mi, consisting of a main line running east-west from one side of the country to the other. In the tell region of the country, roads are somewhat good quality. Landlocked Niger relies heavily on road and air transportation. Niger's most important international transport route is by road to the rail terminus at Parakou, Benin. The Tanzanian Railways Corporation operates domestic railway services on (2,218 mi) of track. The Northern Line, extending from Dar es Salaam and Tanga to Moshi and Arusha, is linked to the railway systems of Kenya and Uganda.
Religion of Algeria, Niger, and Tanzania
About 99% of the population of Algeria is Islamic. The law prohibits assembling for purposes of practicing any faith other than Islam. There are Roman Catholic churches that conduct services without government interference. More than 90% of the population of Niger is Muslim, with the Tijaniyya, Senussi, and Hamalist sects being the most influential. Traditional indigenous religions are also practiced by a small percentage of the population. 30% and 40% of the total population of Tanzania are Christian and about an equal percentage are Muslim. fundamentalists criticize secular Muslims who drink alcohol and marry
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Health in Somalia and Ethiopia
Health in Somalia is poor. 27% of the population has access to health care services and only an average of 23.5% of children was vaccinated. In Ethiopia medical care is free for the needy and 55% of Ethiopians have access to health care. 24% of the population has safe drinking water. 74.8% of children are vaccinated and 51% of all children in Ethiopia are malnourished.
Education in Egypt and Somalia
Schooling for ages 6-12 is free in Egypt. 93% of children in Egypt aged 6-8 are enrolled and 80% of children eligible for secondary school attend. Most primary school graduates in Egypt go on to attend higher grade levels. Somalia's school system was run by the government but because the government collapsed after Somalia's civil war of 1992 so did the education system. Few schools started to open in 1996.
Modes of Transportation in Egypt, Somalia, and Ethiopia
Popular modes of transportation in Somalia include chartered planes, busses, trucks, camels, donkeys, and cattle. Water transportation is unpopular in Somalia because of a large coral reef blocking the shore and pirates. The most popular modes of transportation in Ethiopia are cars, animals, commercial vehicles, and airplanes. Modes of transportation in Egypt include camels, donkeys, horses, bikes(in larger cities), cars, vans, mini-busses, animal driven carts, cruise ships, ferries, motor boats, ubiquitous (small, single mass boats), airplanes, and hot air balloons.
Religion in Egypt, Somalia, and Ethiopia
The major religion in Egypt is Islam and law allows prosecution of people who follow unorthodox religious beliefs and practices (this is considered "insulting heavenly religions"). The main religion in Ethiopia is Christianity, others include Islam and Protestant. In 1960 a law was passedthat the only religion that can be followed in Somalia is Islam.
Food of Nigeria
Plantains are a staple food in many African and Caribbean countries, including Nigeria. The scientific name for plantains is Musa paradisiaca. Plantains are close relatives of the banana, but have many differences. Bananas are sweeter and less starchy than plantains, and plantains must be cooked before consumption. Plantains are slightly longer, are usually fried or baked, and retain a firm shape when cooked.
Health in Nigeria
The most common diseases in Nigeria are similar to other African countries; HIV, AIDS, malaria, typhoid fever, yellow fever, hepatitis A and E meningitis, leptospirosis, and shistosomiasis. In 2009, 220,000 people died in Nigeria from HIV and AIDS alone and 3.3 million adults had HIV or AIDS. In 2008, 26.7% of children under age 5 were underweight. Famine is a disease, too.
Culture in Nigeria
Thousands of fishermen line up carrying their traditional nets and gourds. At the sound of a gun, they run towards the narrow river and leap into the water.They have just one hour to catch the biggest fish.The Matan Fada river is small, but it has LOTS of fish. Fishermen only come here once a year on the day of the festival, because that is the only day of the year that fishing is allowed in that spot.The competitors have their fish tagged and weighed.The prize for the biggest fish is a brand new bus and one million naira ($7,500, £4,000). The biggest fish this year weighed 75k. The festival began in 1934. It marked the peace between the former Sokoto Caliphate and the Kebbi Kingdom.The two empires had fought for centuries, and hostilities only ceased with the arrival of the British. There was concern that the festival conflicted with Sharia, because it originally allowed female participation. Now very few women participate.