1. Sub-Saharan Africa
Physical Geography

2. Land Size Largest Countries Population Democratic Republic of Congo
Sudan (now two countries)
Chad
Mozambique
Madagascar
Nigeria
Ethiopia
Democratic Republic of Congo
South Africa
Tanzania
Kenya

3. Wealthiest Countries GDP South Africa Gabon Botswana
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4. Plateau
The continent of Africa is a large plateau with escarpments on the edge
Escarpments are steep areas similar to cliffs

5. Bodies of Water Rivers Other Congo – located in central Africa
Zambezi – located in east Africa
Niger – located in west Africa
Nile – located in northeast Africa
Red Sea
Lake Victoria – largest lake in Africa
Lake Tanganyika
The rivers in Africa have many waterfalls and cataracts (obstructions)

6. Rift Valleys
East Africa has many valleys created by divergent plate activity
The bottom of the valleys have lakes

7. Climate The equator divides Africa in half
Africa has similar climates north and south of the equator
Africa mostly has tropical climates (tropical wet and tropical wet and dry)
The soil of the rainforest has limited fertility

8. Deserts Sahara Desert – located in North Africa
Kalahari and Namib Deserts – located in southwest Africa

9. Coast and Minerals
Africa has a smooth coastline with few natural harbors
Africa has a large number of landlocked countries
Landlocked means no outlet to the ocean
Africa has many different types of mineral resources

10. Nature Preserves Africa has many nature preserves and national parks
Poaching is a problem in Africa