1. South Africa
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Located at the southern
tip of Africa.
Most economically
developed nation in
Africa.
Rich w/ natural
resources.
(Gold,diamonds)
Apartheid..

2. Johannesburg, South Africa

3. Sudan
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Sudan is the largest
country in Africa.
Sudan has large
amounts of mineral
resources.
(petroleum and gold)
However, a great deal of tension existed between th

4. Egypt
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Egypt is located in N. Africa, and is one of the most
populated countries in Africa.
Many Egyptians live near the Nile R. b/c of fresh water
and fertile farmland.
Egypt=center for tourism, business, trade, politics
½ of the population live in urban areas like Cairo and
Alexandria.
Heavily influenced by Islam (5 pillars?)

5. Egypt
Urban Grave yards

6. Kenya
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Kenya is in eastern Africa.
Has some of the most
fertile land in Africa.
(arable land)
Known for its wildlife.
Climate tends to be hot
and humid along the
coast, mild inland, and dry
in the northern regions

7. Kenya Wildlife

8. Kenya Safari
What does “Safari” mean?

9. Democratic Republic of Congo
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¼ the size of the U.S!
French is the official language,
native languages but are spoken as
well.
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½ of Africa's rainforest found here!
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Relies heavily on the Congo River.
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Lots of Natural
Resources=diamonds, rubber,
cobalts, copper.
Natural Resource “Curse”

10. Nigeria
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Located in W. Africa
People have lived in Nigeria
since 9000 B.C.
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(Culture Hearth)
Most populous country in
Africa, but also one of the
poorest.
Rich in oil!
Nigeria is extremely
diverse. (many different
ethnic groups)