Countries as ranked by Land Size Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo Sudan Sudan Chad Chad Mozambique
Mozambique Madagascar Madagascar
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Countries as ranked by population Nigeria Nigeria Ethiopia
Ethiopia Democratic Republic of Congo Democratic Republic of Congo
Tanzania Tanzania Kenya Kenya
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Physical Characteristics plateau escarpments Continent composed
of a huge plateau and escarpments Called _______ in S. Africa
Called _______ in S. Africa High Veldt High Veldt waterfalls rapids
River transportation impeded by waterfalls and rapids Where? Near
what major land feature? (Think 6000 miles) Where? Near what major
land feature? (Think 6000 miles)
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equator Location of equator through the middle of the region;
similar climate patterns north and south of the equator. Called.
bands of symmetry few harbors Smooth coastline; few harbors
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Chad-Zimbabwe-Botswana Large number of landlocked states:
Chad-Zimbabwe-Botswana Storehouse of mineral wealth Limited
fertility of rainforest soils Deserts: Kalahari, Namib, and
Sahara
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Mount Kilimanjaro A volcanic mountain A volcanic mountain
Africas highest Africas highest
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waterfalls Cataracts: waterfalls
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Aquifers: Huge stores of underground water Huge stores of
underground water
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Oasis: Springs and aquifers feed these spots of vegetation and
wildlife amidst the desert. Springs and aquifers feed these spots
of vegetation and wildlife amidst the desert.
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What region of Africa receives the most rain? Central Africa
Central Africa Why? Why?
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What vegetation covers most of Africa? Grasslands Grasslands
aka Savannahs
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Bodies of Water longest river in the world. Nile river: longest
river in the world. The Blue and White Nile Rivers flow from
central Africa, converging at Khartoum and flowing to the
Mediterranean Sea.
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flows to the Indian Ocean and contains the worlds biggest
waterfall Zambezi river: flows to the Indian Ocean and contains the
worlds biggest waterfall
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Constant rainbow from the spray Victoria Falls: Constant
rainbow from the spray waterpower-fast flowing rivers are excellent
to harness for hydroelectricityZambezi River waterpower-fast
flowing rivers are excellent to harness for hydroelectricity
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principal river in Western Africa- flows away from the sea
through the Sahara Desert then boomerangs towards the Gulf of
Guinea. Niger river: principal river in Western Africa- flows away
from the sea through the Sahara Desert then boomerangs towards the
Gulf of Guinea.
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largest river in central Africa - starts in the highlands of
the East African rift and flows to the Atlantic Ocean Congo river:
largest river in central Africa - starts in the highlands of the
East African rift and flows to the Atlantic Ocean
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an inlet of the Indian Ocean - between Africa and Asia - helps
create the Arabian and Sinai Peninsulas- at the northern end is the
Suez canal that connects to the Mediterranean Sea. Red Sea: an
inlet of the Indian Ocean - between Africa and Asia - helps create
the Arabian and Sinai Peninsulas- at the northern end is the Suez
canal that connects to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Lake Victoria: feeds the White Nile and lies on an elevated
plateau in the western part of Africa's Great Rift Valley - subject
to territorial administration by Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.
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Lake Tanganyika: divided between four countries Burundi,
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Tanzania, and Zambia water
flows into the Congo River system - Atlantic Ocean.
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Oceans: Atlantic and Indian
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two rivers come together to form a third river Confluence
sites: two rivers come together to form a third river the Blue Nile
and the White Nile come together to form the Nile o Khartoum,
Sudan: the Blue Nile and the White Nile come together to form the
Nile
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Boundaries: Africa 1914
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expanding deserts Desertification: expanding deserts This man
attempts to repair barriers that will hold back advancing sand
dunes in Niger.
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Political: Organization of African Unity to promote the unity
and solidarity of the African States/act as a collective voice for
the continent. to promote the unity and solidarity of the African
States/act as a collective voice for the continent. Also dedicated
to ending colonialism and to aid independence movements.
headquarters were established at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Also
dedicated to ending colonialism and to aid independence movements.
headquarters were established at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Economic Characteristics Agriculture is the primary economic
activity just enough for family or tribe Subsistence farming: just
enough for family or tribe grazing animals in grasslands Nomadic
Herding: grazing animals in grasslands Slash and burn agriculture:
see Latin America Plantation agriculture: see Latin America Cash
crops and food crops: see Latin America
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Economic Characteristics few good roads, etc. Poorly developed
infrastructure: few good roads, etc. Large number of landlocked
states diamonds, gold (S. Africa), alloys Substantial mineral
wealth: diamonds, gold (S. Africa), alloys Major exporters of raw
materials very poor or fairly rich Wide range of per capita income:
very poor or fairly rich Productivity that lags behind population
growth expanding deserts Desertification: expanding deserts
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Demographics that are typical of developing countries Low per
capita GDP 1. Low per capita GDP Low life expectancy 2. Low life
expectancy High population growth rate 3. High population growth
rate High infant mortality 4. High infant mortality Large
percentage of the population under the age of 15 5. Large
percentage of the population under the age of 15 Low literacy rates
6. Low literacy rates
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Why does oil rich Angola have such a poor public
infrastructure? Oil money has been spent on a protracted civil war.
Oil money has been spent on a protracted civil war.
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What are two profitable commodities besides oil? Coffee and
lumber Coffee and lumber
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Cities as centers of culture and trade port city on the
Atlantic coast of Nigeria Lagos: port city on the Atlantic coast of
Nigeria capital city of Senegal- located on the Cape Verde
Peninsula along the West African coast. Dakar: capital city of
Senegal- located on the Cape Verde Peninsula along the West African
coast.
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largest and most populous city in South Africa - center of
world diamond and gold trade. Johannesburg; largest and most
populous city in South Africa - center of world diamond and gold
trade.
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Cultural Characteristics population Uneven population
distribution Many ethnic groups, languages and customs refugees
(esp. in E. Africa) Large numbers of refugees (esp. in E. Africa) 1
mil Few cities with population over 1 mil oral tradition Knowledge
of history through oral tradition
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Ethnic differences: Hutus and Tutsis Tribes have been in
conflict for a long time. o Rwanda and Burundi: Hutus and Tutsis
Tribes have been in conflict for a long time.
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Reasons for conflict: o Sudan: For years conflicts have erupted
between rival tribes and sometimes between religious factions.
Currently, the Muslims in Darfur are being persecuted.
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Country names related to historical empires: Timbuktu was a key
city in these empires as an outpost for trans-Saharan trade and a
center for scholarship. The Songhai Empire declined after a
Moroccan invasion in 1591. o Mali, Timbuktu was a key city in these
empires as an outpost for trans-Saharan trade and a center for
scholarship. The Songhai Empire declined after a Moroccan invasion
in 1591.
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o Ghana, Upon achieving independence from the United Kingdom in
1957, the name Ghana was chosen for the new nation to reflect the
ancient Empire of Ghana that once extended throughout much of west
of Africa.
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The name Zimbabwe derives from "Zimba Remabwe" meaning "big
house of stone" in the Shona language. The name Zimbabwe is a
tribute to Great Zimbabwe, site of the capital of the Munhumutapa
Empire. The name Zimbabwe derives from "Zimba Remabwe" meaning "big
house of stone" in the Shona language. The name Zimbabwe is a
tribute to Great Zimbabwe, site of the capital of the Munhumutapa
Empire.
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Diversity of Africans reflected in cultural heritage Masks:
represent spirits.
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Sculpture
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Dance African style dancing encompasses heavy drum beats,
frisky, energetic movement. African style dancing encompasses heavy
drum beats, frisky, energetic movement. Much of these elements have
influenced Hip- hop and is still evident in modern times Much of
these elements have influenced Hip- hop and is still evident in
modern times
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Music Sub-Saharan music has as its special feature a rhythmic
music that has spread to other regions, especially to the Americas.
Contributed to salsa, jazz, and rock-n-roll. Sub-Saharan music has
as its special feature a rhythmic music that has spread to other
regions, especially to the Americas. Contributed to salsa, jazz,
and rock-n-roll.
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Colorful dress Can often identify tribal or ancestral
roots.
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Jewelry
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Cultural Landscape Markets Churches reflect the growth of Islam
in Africa Mosques, minarets: reflect the growth of Islam in Africa
Villages Modern city cores
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the Ivory Coast Cote d Ivoire: the Ivory Coast limited natural
resources, cash crops in exchange for manufactured goods.
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early caravan trade routes through Western Africa. Trans-Sahara
trade: early caravan trade routes through Western Africa.
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Supply Station for ships sailing around Africa. Cape town,
South Africa: Supply Station for ships sailing around Africa.
