1. GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA
SS7G1 The student will locate selected features of Africa.
a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: the Sahara, Sahel, savanna, tropical rain forest, Congo River, Niger River, Nile River, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Victoria, Atlas Mountains, and Kalahari Desert.
b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire), Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, and South Sudan.

2. The Nile River in Egypt

4. Facts about the Nile River
It is the longest river in the world
It flows through the following countries: Kenya, Eritrea, Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia.
The Nile Delta in Northern Egypt is where the Nile River drains in to the Mediterranean Sea.
The Aswan High Dam was built in 1970 to help regulate flooding of the Nile River. Before the Aswan Dam was built, years that featured high levels of water could wipe out crops while years of low level water could produce famines and drought. The dam helps control these water levels.

5. Atlas Mountains

6. Atlas Mountains

7. Atlas Mountains Facts
The Atlas Mountains span across three countries: Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
Highest point - Jbel Toubkal (13,671 feet)
People - The Berbers. They are natives who speak Arab languages.
Mostly grassland and no trees. However, the middle of the range is heavily forested.
The Atlas Mountains contain a wide variety of mineral deposits, including gold, silver, lead, zinc, iron, manganese, antimony, phosphates, and petroleum.

8. A view of the Atlas Mountains

9. The Atlas Mountains

10. tropical rainforest

12. Tropical Rain Forest Facts
Dense evergreen forest with an annual rainfall of at least 60 inches.
The rainforest has shrunk because of deforestation and destructive farming practices
Part of the rainforest is in Ghana and 2/3rds is in the Democratic Republic of Congo

13. The Congo River

14. The Congo River Facts
The Congo River is the main transportation source in Central Africa.
A tremendous amount of goods are transported on the river every day.
It is the second longest river in Africa.
The Congo River is an extremely powerful river; there are approximately forty hydropower plants along the river that utilize this power to provide energy for the African continent.

15. Lake Tanganyika

17. Lake Tanganyika Facts It is the second largest lake in Africa
It is the deepest lake in Africa
has important fisheries and there are large populations of hippopotamuses and crocodiles

18. The Sahara Desert

20. Sahara Desert Facts The world’s largest desert
Bordered on the north by the Atlas Mountains
A trade route – goods transported between European and African nations
Most populous area is Cairo, Egypt
It is defined by its climate – very hot and dry

21. The savanna

24. Savannah Facts Tropical grasslands with scattered trees
Home to an amazing variety of wildlife
The most famous savannah is the Serengeti, which includes parts of Kenya
Grazing land for cattle, goats, and sheep

25. The Sahel

26. The Sahel

27. The Sahel experiencing desertification

28. Sahel Facts Strip of semi-arid land south of the Sahara
Some areas rich in natural resources
It depends on farming, so it can be devastated by bad weather
1970 drought caused 200,000 people to die from starvation; this caused many people to move to cities; but the cities cannot handle the population increase so many live without electricity, running water, or proper sewers

29. The Kalahari Desert

31. Kalahari Desert Facts Covers 360,000 square miles
Located in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia
It is semi-arid, meaning it contains a few more plants and wildlife than a traditional desert
Some of the world’s largest diamond mines are found here

32. THE NIGER RIVER

33. Niger River Facts Third longest river in Africa
Located in western Africa
Source is the Guinea Highlands

34. Lake Victoria

36. Lake Victoria Facts Largest lake in Africa
Bordered by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania
Named after Queen Victoria of England
80% of its water comes from rain
Largest tropical lake in the world