So you’re an experienced world traveler, proud that you know the “real” way to say the names of exotic places like Dubai (du-BAY) and Bangkok (bahng-GHAWK).

But how is your knowledge of African place names? Even seasoned travelers — and flummoxed locals — can find African place names to be confusing and impenetrable. Some basic advice: If the name is not English in origin, the rules of English pronunciation don’t apply. So don’t try to apply them!

But don’t worry Trixie Traveler, we’ve got a handy guide to some of the more well-known (and a few obscure) African place names, which will be easily rolling off your tongue in no time flat.

Click here to read the article on AFKTravel.com.