Cape Angela, Rocky headland in Bizerte, Tunisia
Cape Angela is a rocky headland on the northern coast of Tunisia, in Bizerte Governorate, jutting into the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at the northernmost point of continental Africa, where the land ends abruptly and the open sea begins.
The headland was little known to the wider public for a long time, even though its position had been recorded on maps for centuries. In 2014, the Tunisian tourism ministry formally recognized it as the northernmost point of continental Africa.
Cape Angela draws visitors who want to stand at the northernmost tip of continental Africa and look out toward the sea. A simple marker at the site helps people orient themselves and understand where they are standing.
Getting to the cape from Bizerte requires a short drive followed by a walk along coastal paths, so sturdy footwear is a good idea. The rocky ground can be uneven in places, and the paths are easier to follow in dry weather.
The cape is sometimes referred to as Ras Angela in Arabic, which simply means Angela Point, reflecting the mixed naming history of this coastline. On older maps, the site appears under different spellings and names, which can make historical research on the area somewhat confusing.
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