| A | B |
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| Sahel | the dry strip of grass land that borders the Sahara desert to the south |
| Sahara | the enormous desert that stretches across north Africa |
| Mediterranean | the large body of water that separates Africa from Europe |
| Nile | the longest river in Africa |
| Great Rift | the valley that extends from Syria to Mozambique |
| Atlas | the mountain range in Northwest Africa |
| Niger | the west African river that empties in the Gulf of Guinea |
| Red | the sea that separates Africa from the Arabian peninsula |
| Ethiopian Highlands | the mountainous region located near the horn of Africa |
| Kalahari | the largest desert in Southern Africa |
| Lake Victoria and the Nile River | the two most densely populated regions in Africa are |
| dry | the word arid means |
| Serengti Plains | Animal refuge home to over 500 species of animals |
| Madagascar | the world's 4th largest island |
| strong winds, hot and scarce water | Examples that describe the Sahar's harsh climate |
