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. See more »
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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.
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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. See more »
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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. See more »
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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. See more »
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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. See more »
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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. See more »
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Geography of Nigeria
Nigeria, or Federal Republic of Nigeria, a country in West Africa. It is the largest of the West African nations and the most populous in Africa.
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Geography of Ivory Coast
Cōte d'Ivoire, or Republique de Cōte d'Ivoire (English: Ivory Coast), a country in western Africa.
The Sahara Desert
Sahara, the vast desert of northern Africa, and the world's largest arid region. It occupies much of the broad northern half of Africa and covers some 3,500,000 square miles (9,000,000 km2), an area only slightly less than that of the United States.
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