Sahel

:See also Sahel, Tunisia, a region of eastern Tunisia.

Geography

The Sahel is primarily savanna and runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Horn of Africa, changing from semi-arid grasslands to thorn savanna. Over the history of Africa the region has been home to some of the most advanced kingdoms benefiting from trade across the desert. Collectively these states are known as the Sahelian kingdoms.

Related Topics:
Savanna - Atlantic Ocean - Horn of Africa - Grasslands - Thorn savanna - Sahelian kingdoms

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The countries of the Sahel today include Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Somalia.

Related Topics:
Senegal - Mauritania - Mali - Burkina Faso - Niger - Nigeria - Chad - Sudan - Ethiopia - Eritrea - Djibouti - Somalia

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A map of the region can be viewed here.

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