Africa
A detailed geographic and cultural subdivision of Africa, providing hierarchical context for major regions, landforms, and political boundaries.
Internal
Defines major internal landforms and regions that structure Africa’s geography.
Northern Africa
Northern Africa is characterized by the Sahara Desert, Mediterranean coastlines, and historic cities like Cairo and Casablanca.
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa spans from the Sahel to southern tips, home to diverse cultures, wildlife, and ecological zones.
Bordering
Lists major bodies of water and land boundaries that define Africa’s continental limits.
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean forms Africa's western boundary, influencing weather, trade routes, and coastal ecosystems.
Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean touches eastern Africa from the Horn to South Africa, supporting monsoon patterns and coral reefs.
Saharan Desert
The Sahara Desert serves as the continent’s largest hot desert, a barrier to movement and a place of extreme adaptation.
Regions
Breaks down Africa into major cultural and ecological regions based on geography and human settlement.
Arabian North Africa
This region includes the Atlantic coasts and Nile basin, blending Arab, Berber, and Mediterranean influences across Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and Egypt.
Central African Lake Valleys
Characterized by the Congo rainforest and major lakes like Lake Albert and Lake Edward, this region is a hub of rainforest ecology and Bantu cultures.
Southern Africa
From Namibia’s desert and South Africa’s coastal cities to Zimbabwe’s cataracts and Mozambique’s reefs, this region is marked by diverse climates and cultures.