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WHAT'S INSIDE: AFRICA

With a geography ranging from deserts and plains to impenetrable jungle, Africa has always had an aura of mystique. Explore the more than 50 countries and physical features of Africa.

Central Africa
Eastern Africa
Northern Africa
Southern Africa
Western Africa
Physical Features

Central Africa
The geography of Central Africa is dominated by the Congo rainforest. Explore the rich diversity of people and physical features in this section.
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Eastern Africa
The geography of Eastern Africa boasts impressive sights like Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. Explore Eastern Africa in this section.
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Northern Africa
Northern Africa is dominated by deserts, including the Sahara Desert. Learn about the major countries and physical features of Northern Africa in this section.
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Southern Africa
Five countries constitute Southern Africa - Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland. The region has the world's largest resources of gold, platinum and diamonds.
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Western Africa
Much of Western Africa sits less than 1,000 feet above sea level. Western Africa stretches from the coastal borders of the Atlantic Ocean and to the Sahara Desert.
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Physical Features
The physical features of Africa are very diverse. Lean about Mount Kilimanjaro, the great Nile River, and many more physical features of the African continent.
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- Deserts
- Mountains
- Rivers
- Lakes
- Peninsulas
- Other

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