Chapter 27
Section 1
Why are diseases so prevalent in Africa? Focus Question Why are diseases so prevalent in Africa?
Kenya Physical Characteristics Human Characteristics Lies on the Equator Area is prone to drought Diverse population Former British Colony Country that lacks unity and peace Human Characteristics Multiple languages Multiple religions Civil wars Violent history
Section 2 East Africa
Eastern Nations Somalia Eritrea Ethiopia Djibouti The Sudan Uganda Rwanda Burundi Tanzania Kenya
The Horn of Africa Strategically located between Europe and Asia Region makes profits from shipping and pirating Shipping with Europe and Asia Steeling goods from Ships of the coast Temperate Climates Region has been ridden with civil wars Has had long periods of Anarchy Lies on the Equator Rich lands Vast array of Animals
Other Regions Sudan Landlocked Countries Tanzania Largest nation in Africa by landmass Region stricken with conflict Darfur Hundreds of thousands have been killed Landlocked Countries Uganda Fertile soils Violent history Former British Colony Rwanda and Burundi Small nations Fertile souls Poverty Ridden Genocide Tanzania Rich in Minerals (Coal, diamonds, iron, Copper)
Section 3
South Africa Country divided by Race Minority Rule 75% Black 25% White Minority Rule Whites ruled the government and controlled all the land in South Africa White Minority created Homelands- created separate regions for the blacks to live Apartheid- Separate
South Africa South Africa received international backlash 1994 first free election Nelson Mandela elected First black president of South Africa South Africa is still reforming today Most modern nation in Africa English is the official language
Section 4
Other South African Nations Lesotho Swaziland Namibia Malawi Botswana Angola Mozambique Zambia Zimbabwe South Africa
Southern Africa Republic of South Africa is so powerful that it overshadows other Nations of the region Region of Conflict Civil war Rebel groups Coups Farming and herding are key jobs of the region
Southern Africa Very dependent on the rivers Some of the poorest nations in the world are found in Southern Africa You never know what to expect in Africa
Overview of Africa Second larges continent Second larges in terms of population 30.2 million Area ridden with war Anarchy Rebel groups Poor region Top 10 poorest nations in the world are found here.