Geography of South America and West Africa

The video explores why there are more countries in West Africa compared to South America, despite the latter being larger. It attributes this to colonial history, with South America mainly colonized by Spain and Portugal, leading to fewer countries. In contrast, West Africa was divided by multiple European powers, resulting in more countries. Geographical barriers like the Amazon rainforest also played a role in South America's fewer countries.

What is the approximate area of South America?

• 18 million km²

• 6 million km²

• 12 million km²

• 24 million km²

How many countries are there in West Africa?

• 25

• 19

• 15

• 12

Which country in West Africa was never colonized?

• Ghana

• Liberia

• Nigeria

• Senegal

Which two European powers primarily colonized South America?

• Netherlands and Italy

• France and Britain

• Spain and Portugal

• Germany and Belgium

What geographical feature acts as a barrier in South America?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Andes Mountains

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Rocky Mountains

Which European countries were involved in the colonization of West Africa?

• France, Britain, Portugal, Germany, and Belgium

• Italy and Greece

• Spain and Portugal

• Russia and Poland

What was a major factor in the creation of more countries in West Africa?

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural homogeneity

• Internal divisions and conflicts

• Natural disasters

What is a common feature of many West African countries' borders?

• Mountainous borders

• River-based borders

• Coastal borders

• Straight line borders

What is a significant geographical barrier in South America?

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Sahara Desert

• The Alps

• The Gobi Desert

What is a key reason for fewer countries in South America compared to West Africa?

• More colonizers in South America

• Cultural differences

• Lack of natural resources

• Geographical barriers and fewer colonizers