East Africa

East Africa is a region generally considered to include:

Geography

Some parts of East Africa have been renowned for their concentrations of wild animals, such as the "Big five" of elephant, giraffe, lion, zebra and rhinoceros, though populations have been declining under increased stress in recent times, particularly the rhino and elephant.

Related Topics:
Big five - Elephant - Giraffe - Lion - Zebra - Rhinoceros

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The geography of East Africa is often stunning and scenic. Shaped by global forces that have created the Great Rift Valley, East Africa is the site of Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya, the two tallest peaks in Africa.

Related Topics:
Great Rift Valley - Kilimanjaro - Mount Kenya

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The unique geography and apparent suitability for farming made East Africa a target for European exploration and exploitation in the nineteenth century. Today, tourism is an important part of the economies of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Related Topics:
Farming - Europe - Exploration - Exploitation - Tourism

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