African Countries Info
DRC-
Located in central Africa just west of Lake Tanganyika.
Congo River flows through DRC into the Atlantic Ocean (very important for trade and travel)
Very rich in natural resources (lumber, copper, cobalt, diamonds)
Troubled history with colonialism and civil war
Political and economic instability because of political corruption and civil war
South Africa
Located at southern tip of Africa
Most of the country is a large plateau with grasslands that contain a variety of African animals in its interior
Kalahari Desert is located in S. Africa
Egypt
Located in north Africa along the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
Nile River flows north through Egypt into the Med. Sea
Nile River Delta has a very rich soil deposit and is very productive agriculturally
Most Egyptians live along the Nile River Valley because most of Egypt is desert.
Very historic past
Kenya
Located along the eastern coast of Africa bordering the Indian Ocean
Known for its animal parks within the savanna (safari’s are a big boost to the economy
One of the most stable governments in Africa
Was a British colony during European Colonization
Nigeria
Located in central Africa along the Atlantic Ocean
Niger River runs through Nigeria and flows into the Atlantic Ocean (important for trade and economy)
Rich in natural resources (oil, cocoa, cotton, peanuts)
Over 250 ethnic groups have led to conflicts
Oil and natural gas produce 90% of revenue
Sudan
Located right below the Sahara Desert
Nile River runs through Sudan
Southern part of the country has the best farmland
Struggling with war, drought, and thousands of refugees from Chad and Ethiopia.
South Sudan
Became an independent country on July 9, 2011
Inherited the bulk of Sudan’s oil wealth
Disputes with other countries, political unrest, and lack of economic development make the future uncertain
South Sudan is a land of expansive grassland, swamps and tropical rain forest located on the White Nile.