Jun 4, 2025 · Africa has eight major physical regions: the Sahara, the Sahel, the Ethiopian Highlands, savannas, the Swahili Coast, rainforests, the African Great Lakes, and Southern …

Jun 4, 2025 · Africa’s physical geography, environment and resources, and human geography can be considered separately. The origin of the name “Africa” is greatly disputed by scholars.

Feb 21, 2025 · Africa is a continent rich in resources, including fertile agricultural land and vast mineral deposits.

Oct 19, 2023 · The Cape of Good Hope in South Africa is often thought to be the southern tip of Africa, but it's not. The southern tip is actually Cape Agulhas, 150 kilometers (93 miles) …

Among Africa's many savanna regions, the Serengeti (or Serengeti Plains) is the most well-known. The Serengeti is a vast, undulating plain that stretches 30,000 square kilometers …

Sep 3, 2025 · The "Great Green Wall" is an initiative to increase the amount of arable land in the Sahel, the region bordering Africa's Sahara Desert. Eleven nations are investing in projects as …

Nov 11, 2006 · Get a rich, unique aerial view of Africa’s physical geography with this series of geo-referenced photos from conservationist Michael Fay. To view the photos, open Google …

May 8, 2025 · The entire Nile River basin —made up of interconnected streams, lakes and rivers—threads its way through 11 African countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the …

Oct 1, 2024 · From the 13th to 17th century, West Africa was home to the great Mali Empire. Established by King Sundiata Keita, the kingdom united several smaller, Malinké Kingdoms …

Oct 19, 2023 · Great Zimbabwe was a medieval African city known for its large circular wall and tower. It was part of a wealthy African trading empire that controlled much of the East African …