Bassa

Bassa is the city in which most of the novel takes place. It is also the location of the Presidential Palace and the University.

Gazette

The Gazette is the newspaper of Bassa. Ikem is the editor of the paper.

Taxi Cabs

Taxicabs play a vital role in the book as transportation for almost all of the characters in the book. Ultimately, it is the taxicabs and their drivers that smuggle Chris and his companions to safety.

Presidential Palace

The Presidential Palace is where the President lives. It is also the place where the political meetings are held for the cabinet members of the government.

Abazon

Abazon is a region in the northern part of Africa that has not had rain in two years. It is a desert and the people are petitioning the President to help them to get water in the region. It is also the...