Flamingos wade in the shallows. The spreadind feet of the lily trotter help it to walk across the floating plants. THEY LIVE Many African people live in small villages in the countryside. Lots of villages have a central square, where people can gather to meet and talk. Here the scene is often a colourful one.
Most villagers like to wear traditional African clothing, with bold, bright colours.
And patterned necklaces, bracelets and earings are everyday dress for some Africans. Life for many African people is hard. Both men and women work long hours at farming to make a living. And lots of children leave school after a few years to help their families. Thecity provide more schools and better medical care than the countryside.