The northernmost point of the African continent, since 2014.
The northernmost point of the African continent, since 2014. is in Marnissa, Bizerte. The northernmost point of the African continent, since 2014. is situated near the scenic viewpoint Cape Angela, as well as near the lighthouse Ras Ben Sakka.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Cape Angela and Cape Angela Lighthouse.
Cape Angela
Scenic viewpoint
Cape Angela is a rocky headland in Bizerte, Tunisia. Its tip, Ras Ben Sakka, has been considered the northernmost point of the African continent since 2014, replacing Cape Blanc, also in Tunisia.
Cape Angela Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Cape Angela Lighthouse is situated 410 metres southwest of The northernmost point of the African continent, since 2014..
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cap Blanc (White Cap).
Cap Blanc (White Cap)
Locality
Cap Blanc (White Cap) is a locality, which is situated 8 km east of The northernmost point of the African continent, since 2014..
The northernmost point of the African continent, since 2014.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Category: tourism
- Location: Marnissa, Bizerte, Bizerte Governorate, Northern Tunisia, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
37.34693° or 37° 20′ 49″ north
Longitude
9.74232° or 9° 44′ 32″ east
Open location code
8F9F8PWR+QW
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Spanish—“The northernmost point of the African continent, since 2014.” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “أقصى نقطة في أقصى شمال القارة الأفريقية، منذ عام 2014.”
- French: “Le point le plus septentrional du continent africain, depuis 2014.”
- Italian: “Il punto più settentrionale del continente africano, dal 2014.”
- Russian: “Самая северная точка африканского континента, с 2014 года.”
- Spanish: “El punto más septentrional del continente africano, desde 2014.”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Cape Angela and Ras Ben Sakka.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Cape Angela and Douar Chaïbia.
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