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Africa South of the Sahara Regional Profile

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What evidence still exists for the legacy of colonialism?
Language, culture, politics, economic, and social concerns are part of the legacy legt by the colonial era.
How many ethnic groups are present in Africa south of the Sahara?
Hundreds of ethnic groups are found in this region
Which country contains the largest total area eitha tropical wet and rainforest climate?
The Democratic Republic of Congo has the most tropical wet and rainforest climate
What are the two most highly populated cites in Africa? In which country is each located?
Lagos, Nigeria and Cairo, Egypt are the two most populous cities in Africa
Which countries have petroleum as a resource?
Nigeria, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sudan all have oil as resource
In which country does the White Nile join the Blue Nile?
Sudan
Which country in Africa has the most cities between 2 and 5 million people? What type of land use found near those cities might help to explain why there are so many large cities in that country?
The country of South Africa has the most cities with 2-5 million people because trade and manufacturing is a major economic factor in South Africa
What does the red dotted line on the maps of Africa indicate? What is another name for this region that means gateway?
The lines represent the boundaries of a transition zone that is increasing in Islamic influence. Sahel means gateway in Arabic
What European legacy is a major reason for ethnic conflicts in Sahel/transition zone region?
Political borders drawn by Europeans and slave trade
List 5 countries in the transitional zone
Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania
What is Lake Volta used for by the residents?
It is used for hydroelectric power
What historical kingdom of Africa was centered on the city of Timbuktu? At what time period?
Mali around 1200-1500 AD
The Dogon mask is an example of what type of religion?
This is an example of Animistic religion
What is a major reason for drought in the Sahel region today?
Desertification
Which vegetation region is located in the Sahel today?
Tropical grasslands and desert
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