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I chose the Sahel to represent the Transition Zone because Africa immediately south of the Sahara is an area of land that transitions between the desert climate of North Africa and the tropical savanna of Equatorial Africa.

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Although this zone has dry soil for much of the year, during the rainy season, it comes alive with plant life. This provides for the animal life, which must be constantly on the move during the remainder of the year.

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the savanna or tropical grassland with scattered trees, lies south of the steppe and extends east to west across the subregion. Rainfall is seasonal here, with alternating wet and dry seasons.

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the formation of the great Rift Valley began millions of years ago when refaults,or breaks in Earth’s crust,were formed by the movement of plates below Earth’s surface.

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Poor nutrition, famine, overpopulation, and the inability to treat common diseases are persistent issues for people in East Africa. AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome),a disease caused by HIV has reached epidemic proportions.

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I chose the Islam Religion to represent the Transition Zone because this area also represents a transition between the Islamic cultures of North Africa and the Christian and animist cultures to the south.

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Equatorial Africa is dominated by the Congo Basin. A Basin is an area of land that is drained by a river and tributaries.

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The Congo River serves as much of the border between the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo as it journeys to the Atlantic Ocean.

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I chose Madagascar to represent southern Africa because it is one of the most iconic and beautiful “country”. (island).

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Sahara Desert.

I chose the Sahara desert to represent the  West Africa because it is the largest desert in the world and it has many things to show still.

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Niger River

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West Africans wear a mix of traditional and modern clothing styles.  Some West Africans, particularly in cities, wear western-style clothing.  Women often wear beautiful wrapped headdresses.

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In 1994 South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela, was elected. South Africa had its first black majority government in modern times.

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Europeans introduced Christianity to the region. Now many people in the former French,Spanish and Portuguese colonies are Roman Catholic, while Protestant Christianity is most common in former British colonies.

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By the early 1600s and 1700s, Europeans were trading extensively with Africa. They traded for African gold and for enslaved people.

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Developing sustainable agriculture is a challenge in this subregion. Poor farming practices and frequent drought have only increased this problem. War, refugee crises, and government corruption have also been a huge problem for many nations in East Africa.

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In general, Equatorial Africa's countries lack the resources to stop preventable diseases that Western countries have been able to stop. The lack of safe drinking water, the shortage of vaccines for curable diseases, and the rising rate of HIV infection and number of AIDS victims remain primary health concerns.

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South Africa's most important resource is its vast mineral wealth. Gold and copper are mined today along with coal, nickel, iron, cobalt, manganese, and uranium. Diamonds and gemstones can also be found in the area, though they are a source of controversy.

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Europeans brought the religion of Christianity to South Africa. Many people in South Africa who are not Christian practice traditional African religions.

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The one country Europeans never colonized was Liberia. African Americans freed from slavery established it on land purchased for them by the American Colonization Society.