The African cicada, Brevisana brevis, can crank out a sound level of 106.7 decibels – that’s louder than a chain saw or pneumatic drill. These and more records
Kenya In The Guinness Book Of World Records 2008
As you might expect, Kenya’s records are predominantly in middle and long-distance athletics, but there are some quirky ones too
Major Hollywood Movies Shot Fully Or Partially In Africa, Until 2006
They include big successes like The Last King of Scotland (Uganda, 2006), Sarafina (South Africa, 1992), Out of Africa (Kenya, 1985) and The Gods Must Be Crazy (Botswana, 1980)
Morocco In The Guinness Book Of World Records 2008
Morocco’s records include for the individual with the greatest number of descendants – Emperor Moulay Ismail is said to have fathered 525 sons and 342 daughters
Namibia In The Guinness Book Of World Records, 2008
Namibia’s 2008 records include the largest meteorite, 2.7 metres long by 2.4 metres wide, and estimated to weigh 59 tonnes. The country also has the world’s largest underground lake, and the fastest 200m sprint