Geography of West Africa

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The vegetation zone with little to no plant and animal life and a hot dry climate.

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desert

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The vegetation zone with flat grasslands and abundant animal life.

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savanna

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The vegetation zone with lush, green vegetation, abundant animal life and hot, humid climate.

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rainforest

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The largest desert in Africa

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Sahara

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The body of water on the northern coast of Africa

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Mediterranean Sea

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The most significant river along which West African Empires grew.

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Niger

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A region that has certain types of plants is called a

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vegetation zone

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The body of water on the west of Africa is the

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Atlantic Ocean

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This vegetation zone is dry and has little grassland. Plants that grow there provide barely enough food for people and animals.

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sahel

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The body of water on the east of Africa is the

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Indian Ocean