With a history that reaches back to the dawn of civilization, Africa is an intriguing land of many fascinating cultures. From Egypt to the newly formed nation of Eritrea, this deck profiles each of the 55 African states. Along with the basics---capital city, languages, currency, population and GNP---the cards highlight interesting and little-known historical facts and identify each country's most outstanding geographical or cultural features. Also featured are colorful maps which show each country's exact location.