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Why Africa’s Skeleton Coast Is One Of The Weirdest Places On Earth
Fog, Shipwrecks, Diamonds, and No People
The Skeleton Coast is a stretch of coastline in southwestern Africa that stretches from southern Angola down through the entirety of Namibia. It is one of the least populated places on Earth and plays host to some of the most intense environmental conditions in the world.
The Skeleton Coast is strange for a number of reasons. The fact that it is nearly wholly uninhabited is strange. It has no natural harbors. It is beset by frequent dense fogs. It is one of the most dangerous navigatable coastlines in history. All of these things make this region one of the strangest and most haunting places on the planet.
Here are the reasons the Skeleton Coast is so damned strange.
Devoid Of Human Habitation
In most countries, the coasts are the most densely populated regions. Living near the coast has myriad benefits. There are economic opportunities like fishing, trade, and tourism. Humans love the beach. Many people love to boat, swim or just look at the water. Homes with ocean views…
