The historical geography of Africa is saturated with a variety of climates, geographic features, and cultures, and has been home to many civilizations.
The Sahara is expanding uncontrollably farther south, and each drought claims the lives of hundreds of thousands of Africans. No one knows how to stop the desert from advancing. Giant dunes make the sands of the Sahara look like a yellow sea. Storms constantly change the face of the desert. And although the conditions here …
The Mediterranean Sea is one of the largest inland seas on Earth. It lies between Europe, Africa and Asia, washing the shores of many countries and is connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the Strait of Gibraltar. History More than one great civilization has been borne by the Mediterranean. To this day, it remains the …
The Orange River is the largest river in South Africa, flowing through three countries – Lesotho, South Africa, and Namibia. It is about 2,200 km long and is an important source of drinking water, as well as being used to irrigate agricultural land. The river begins in Lesotho, then flows through South Africa and Namibia …
The Nile is the longest river on the African continent. It is more than 6,000 km long. But not everywhere its waters flow as leisurely and quietly as we are used to seeing in postcards. In Sudan, near Khartoum, the Blue Nile accelerates and its waters turn into thundering waterfalls. Africa’s Longest River The Nile …
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait located between Africa and Europe, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. The strait is about 14 km wide and up to 300 meters deep. Its length is about 60 km. The Strait of Gibraltar plays an important geopolitical role, as it is the only major …
The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean on Earth and is located between America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east. It also borders the Arctic Ocean to the north and the Southern Ocean to the south. The Atlantic Ocean has a total area of about 106.4 million square kilometers and …
The Republic of Namibia is a state in southwestern Africa bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south. The capital of Namibia is Windhoek, which is also the largest city in the country. The official languages are English and …
Cameroon Volcano is an active stratovolcano located in western Africa, in the state of Cameroon. It is the highest mountain in the country, with a peak height of 4,095 meters. Like many other volcanoes, Cameroon is cyclical in its activity. In the past, the volcano has manifested itself in violent eruptions that have killed several …
Mombasa is Kenya’s largest port city, located on the east coast of Africa, on the shores of the Indian Ocean. The city is the economic, commercial and tourist center of the region. The city is also famous for its beautiful beaches, where you can relax and enjoy the warm Indian Ocean. Mombasa is also known …
Geography Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world. The lake is located in East Africa and covers three countries: Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. Lake Victoria has an area of about 68,800 square kilometers and an average depth of about 40 meters. The lake is famous …
