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West Africa

Clues that help you narrow down west africa in GeoGuessr — from signage and road surfaces to regional plant life and architecture.

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Ghanaian vehicle roof rack with a distinct piece of black tape on its front right bar.

Ghanaian Roof Rack Tape

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Ghana
Unique

Look for a roof rack on the vehicle. The front right bar has a piece of black tape. This tape indicates Ghana.

If the tape is on the rear right bar, it is likely Réunion Island instead.


Nigerian police escort vehicle with flashing lights following the Google Street View car on a road.

Nigerian Police Escort Vehicle

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Nigeria
Unique

Observation: A Nigerian police or escort vehicle often follows the Street View car. This is a very common sight in Nigeria.

Note: While frequent, this vehicle does not always appear in every location.


Right‑hand driving — Senegal

Right‑hand driving

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Senegal

Senegal drives on the right, which helps distinguish it from left‑driving Kenya.


French bollard — Senegal

French bollard

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Senegal

A white cylinder with a pointed top and a single red or grey reflective band around it

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