 | Term | Definition |
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All the countries of Southern Africa are____. |
landlocked |
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All the countries people of Souther Africa do what fro a living? |
they are subsistence farmers |
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What is the longest river located in Zambia? |
The Zambezi river |
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Who were the Victoria Falls named in honor of? |
the British Queen Victoria |
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The Victoria Falls are also known as what? |
"smoke that thunders" |
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copper belt |
a large area of copper mines |
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Where does the copper belt stretch across? |
the norhtern part of Zambia |
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What does Zambia realy on for 80% of its income? |
copper |
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Who was Zambia once ruled by? |
the British |
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When did Zambia gain independence? |
1964 |
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Zambia has over ___ ethnic groups? |
70 |
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What is the official language of Zambia? |
English |
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What is the capital of Zambia? |
Lusaka |
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What well known area runs through Malawi? |
the Great Rift Valley |
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Why is Lake Malawi well known? |
because of it's 500 different species |
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sorghum |
tall grass whose seeds are used as grain and to make syrup |
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How are the ppl of Malawi getting help? |
loans, donationa, and foreign aid |
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Who was David Livingstone? |
European explorerto reach Mawali |
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Most of the people today in Mawali are what religion? |
Protestant Christians |
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Who once ruled Malawi? |
the British |
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When did Malawi become independent? |
1964 |
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Mawali is one of hte most _____ populated countries in Africa. |
densley |
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What river winds through Zimbabwe? |
Limpopo River |
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What does mining gold, copper, iron ore, and asbestos provide foe Zimbabwe? |
most of the countries income |
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Where did the name Zimbabwe come from? |
Great Zimbabwe |
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What was Great Zimbabwe? |
Ancient African city and trading center |
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What did Zimbabwe used to be called? |
Rhodesia, and Cecil Rhodes |
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Who once ruled Zimbebwe? |
the British |
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When did Zimbebwe become independent? |
1980 |
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Most of the people in Zimbebwe belong to what ethnic groups? |
Shona and Ndebele |
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1/4 of the ppl of Zimbabwe practice what religion? |
Christian |
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What is the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe? |
Harare |
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What desert spreads over southeastern Botswana? |
Kalahari Desert |
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What area forms tha largest swamp area in the world? |
Okavango River |
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What is Botswana's national amblem? |
Pulu meaning rain |
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Botswanan is rich in what? |
natral minerals |
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What provides Botswana with 75% of its exporting income? |
diamonds |
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Who was Botswana ruled by? |
the British |
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When did Botswana become independent? |
1966 |
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Many of the ppl of Botswana are what religion? |
Christians |
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What is the official language of Botswana? |
English |
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90% of the ppl of Botswana speak what language? |
African languages |
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What is the largest city and capital of Botswana? |
Gaborone |
