Deserts
Did you know that deserts occupy more than 25% of the total geography of Africa? Learn what differentiates the Gobi from the Sahara, northern deserts from southern, and more. See more »
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.
Did you know that deserts occupy more than 25% of the total geography of Africa? Learn what differentiates the Gobi from the Sahara, northern deserts from southern, and more. See more »
The most notable African lakes are along the Great Rift Valley. Learn about Lake Albert, Lake Chad and Lake Tanganyika and other famous African lakes. See more »
African mountains are quite diverse in size and terrain. Learn more about Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro and other mountain ranges. See more »
There are a number of different African peninsulas, the most notable being the Horn of Africa. Explore the peninsulas of Africa in this section. See more »
From the Nile to the Congo, African rivers have long provided arterial waterways for human populations and animal migration. Learn about these and other African rivers. See more »
There are a number of other physical features in Africa, including plateaus and man-made features. Learn about the Aswan Dam, the Gaza Strip and the Suez Canal. See more »
Ténéré, a vast region within the Sahara. It makes up most of the Republic of Niger and stretches into southeastern Algeria and northwestern Chad, bounded by the Ahaggar and Aïr mountains and the Djado Plateau.