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Because of its location at the equator, most of Africa has a tropical climate. ​

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The Horn of Africa is the region consisting of Ethiopia, Somali, and a few other countriesthat borders the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Indian Ocean. ​

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Although the majority of South Africa was black, whites had exclusive control of the politicaland economic systems for a long time.Who was the first black South African president? ​

North Africa is ethnically diverse, while Sub-Saharan Africa is predominantly Arabs and Berbers.

Despite the global economic downturn, Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth of 5 percent annually in the past two decades was twice its pace in the previous two decades, placing it among the world's fastest growing regions. ​

In terms of area, what are the two largest countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?

The majority of spoken African languages descend from which language family? ​

What was the initial motivation for European involvement in commerce with Africa?  ​

In 2006, China began to dramatically increase its involvement with Africa, much to the chagrin of the western world and some Africans.Why is China interested in Africa, and what complaints do Africans have about China's advance? ​

Bantustans were established on economically and environmentally marginal areas that rural tribes were forced to move to under apartheid.

What are three reasons Africans generally tend to have large families with many children? ​

Despite a fast growing population, urban growth has remained slow as few Africans choose to leave the rural areas. ​

Donor democracy has been responsible for many improvements in African human rights reform. ​

The terrorist group __________ __________ are SalafistIslamic group,who want to establish sharia law in Nigeria. ​

Export processing zones impose tariffs and other taxes that make it difficult for international companies to invest in African business. ​

Which African nation does the United States consider an economic powerhouse and critical to the stability of the continent?

Which organization was created to promote democracy, good governance, human rights, gender equity, and development across the African region? ​

Investors have considered Africa an unfriendly business environment due to poverty, corruption, and low quality of life.Recently, this attitude has changed, with Africa becoming more attractive to investors.What factors have contributed to the turnabout in African business opportunities?

In fewer than 2,000 years, people have removed 90% of Madagascar's forest and caused the extinction of roughly half the island's species. ​

Despite recent economic growth, almost half of the people in Sub-Saharan Africa subsiston less than $1.25 per day. ​