Central Africa Geography

Transition zone between Sahara and rain forest

• Savanna

• Sahel

• Great Rift Valley

• Congo River

Region in central Africa with lucious plant and animal life

• Sahara

• Sahel

• Tropical Rainforest

• Kalahari

In this region, you can find zebras, elephants, lions, and gazelles

• Tropical rainforest

• Sahara

• Sahel

• Savanna

During the 19th and 20th centuries, which 2 countries were the primary colonizers of Central Africa?

• Belgium

• Britain

• France

• Germany

In what ways is the economic geography of Central Africa much like all the other regions of Africa?

• lack of infrastructure

• uneven distribution of wealth

• rely too much on exports

• rely too much on imports

Which region of Africa fits this description: mostly tropical climate, has Congo River/Rainforest, speaks mostly French/English/Bantu, and practices mostly Christianity/traditional tribal religions

• Central

• Eastern

• Western

• Northern

• Sudan
• Botswana
• Morocco
• Democratic Republic of Congo

What is the largest river in Central Africa?

• Nile River

• Congo River

• Zambezi River

• Niger River

Which country in Central Africa is known for its significant oil reserves?

• Chad

• Central African Republic

• Gabon

• Rwanda

What is the predominant climate type in Central Africa?

• Desert

• Tropical

• Mediterranean

• Temperate