Modern Transport in Africa
New technologies shrank distances and transformed cities and economies.
Railways
Railways expanded during the 19th and 20th centuries to move goods, resources, and people. They connected mines, ports, and cities.
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By the early 1900s, Africa had over 30,000 km of railway tracks.
Roads & Motor Vehicles
Improved road networks and the rise of cars and buses made it easier to travel between cities.
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When cars arrived in the 1920s, they transformed African cities and sped up trade in goods.
Aviation
Air travel opened up Africa to the world. Airports in cities like Nairobi, Lagos, and Johannesburg
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Flights reduced travel time across Africa from days or weeks to mere hours.
Modern & Future
Today, metro systems, electric buses, and even drone deliveries are shaping the future of African transportation.
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Drones are starting to deliver medical supplies to remote areas.
🚆 Railways
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🚗 Roads & Cars
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✈️ Aviation
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🚈 Modern & Future