African Placenames Origins and Meanings of the Names for over 2000 Natural Features, Towns, Cities, Provinces and Countries

Each of the over 2,000 entries gives the country and, in most cases, geographical location within the country. An account of the name's origin and meaning follows, with appropriate historical, topographical and biological references. Cross references provide both former names and alternate spellings or forms of current names.Room, Adrian is the author of 'African Placenames Origins and Meanings of the Names for over 2000 Natural Features, Towns, Cities, Provinces and Countries' with ISBN 9780899509433 and ISBN 0899509436.