Physical Geography
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Landforms
Sahara Desert in Sudan
Ethiopian Highlands
Mt. Kilimanjaro in
Tanzania
Serengeti Plain in Tanzania
Great Rift Valley
Horn of Africa in Somalia
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Bodies of Water
Nile River begins at Lake
Victoria.
Lake Victoria is the largest
lake in Africa.
Red Sea is east of Sudan.
Indian Ocean
Desert in Sudan
Ethiopian highlands
Mt. Kilimanjaro
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Great Rift Valley
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Lake Victoria
Serengeti Plain
Climates
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Northern East Africa has a Desert or SemiDesert climate.
Ethiopia has Highland Climates due to
elevation.
Most of East Africa has a Tropical Savanna
with scattered trees and grasslands.
East Africa Cultures
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Many people in Africa speak Swahili, which is a combination
of African Bantu and Arabic. Other people speak Arabic or
English.
There are hundreds of different ethnic groups in East Africa.
The primary religions are Islam, Christianity, and Traditional
Beliefs.
Most people in East Africa rely on Subsistence Farming.
The lake regions are the most densely populated and many
people work in the fishing industry.
SW Asia has had a large cultural influence, bringing their
language, religion, and traditions to parts of East Africa.
Countries of East Africa
Ethiopia
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The highest populated country in
East Africa.
There are over 40 languages
found in Ethiopia.
Most people follow Islam, but
some are Christian or have
traditional beliefs.
One of the earliest forms of
Christianity is Coptic
Christianity.
Coptic Christians were isolated
due to mountains and Islam.
Most people live in rural areas
with no electricity and rely on
farming.
Tanzania
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Most people speak Swahili.
English is another official
language.
Tanzania’s economy is based on
Farming and some fish along
Lake Victoria.
Tanzania is a poor, developing
country, but trying to grow their
economy.
Private companies are trying to
grow Tanzania’s industry.
Most people follow Christianity,
Islam, or traditional beliefs.
People vote for their leaders.
Countries of East Africa
Kenya
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There are over 40 different
ethnic groups and most people
are originally from Africa.
Most people speak Swahili.
Many people are either Christian
or Muslim.
People in Kenya rely on farming,
which makes it a developing
country.
Kenyan’s created a program
called harambee meaning let’s
work together.
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Sudan
Sudan has struggled with
civil war throughout its
history.
Sudan has a large SW Asia
influence.
Most people speak Arabic
and follow Islam.
People struggle to farm
because of the dry climate.
Sudan is a developing
country.
Review Questions
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Where does the Nile River begin?
What is the tallest mountain peak?
What climate is found in most of East Africa?
Why is it cold in parts of East Africa?
What language do many East Africans speak?
Name the religions found in East Africa.
Where do most people live in East Africa?
What type of farming is mostly practiced?
Why does Sudan struggle with farming?