Africa+-+Geography

There are 48 nations on the continent of Africa.

Click on this link How Big is Africa, Really? to view how large the continent of Africa is in comparison to the other countries & regions of the world that we've already studied.
 * 1. How Big is Africa?**


 * 2.** Click on the link Map of Africa "Tutorial" to learn more about the countries on this continent.

After you've read more about the countries and their locations, use this link Map of Africa - by region to try your hand at the "geography" of Africa, shading in the map by region, one region at a time. //**(you choose the colors, be sure to create a key somewhere in the margins of your map)**//
 * 3. The Regions of Africa:**

Follow this link once again to learn more about the major rivers of Africa. Major Rivers of Africa and outline their course in blue on your map.
 * (NOTE: On the page, under the far right column labeled Landscape, click on 3rd one down, RiversL, Tutorial link to learn more)**

The Sahara Dessert (**draw borders and label the desert with brown)** divides Africa into two geographical sections.

The heritage of North Africa's population is mostly Arabian.

Most of the people in Sub-Saharan Africa are African.

North Africa's culture and cuisine is similar to the culture and cuisine of the Middle East.

Take a moment to visit this link and watch a short video about North Africa: National Geographic and Eastern Africa: National Geographic - E. Africa

The culture and language of Sub-Saharan Africa is very diverse, since it represents the tribes that settled the individual villages.

Nomads in the African desserts herd sheep and goats, which are a large part of their diet.

Take a moment to visit the link and watch a short video about West and Central Africa: National Geographic and Southern Africa: National Geographic: S. Africa

After you've finished all the information above, take a **3 MINUTE //BRAIN BREAK//** and play one of the River Monster games

Africa - Foods