The Sahara Desert serves as a significant cultural and physical barrier in Africa due to its vast, arid landscape, which limits movement and communication between the northern and sub-Saharan regions. Culturally, this division has led to distinct identities, languages, and traditions, with North Africa heavily influenced by Arab and Mediterranean cultures, while sub-Saharan Africa showcases diverse indigenous traditions. The harsh conditions of the desert also restrict trade and migration, further entrenching these cultural differences. Thus, the Sahara acts as both a natural barrier and a catalyst for the development of unique cultural landscapes across the continent.
There is the Continental divide, we are also divided culturally, politically, and many other ways.
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Somewhere near Ruanda-Urundi in central Africa.
This was a meeting of European nations, held in Berlin, to divide the continent for colonization. The US did not attend, as it was not interested.
The Sahara Desert covers 1/4 of Africa. Not sure how much that is in percentages, but use your computers calculator... (ADDED) 1/4 = 25% ! (Just divide 100 by the denominator).
There is the Continental divide, we are also divided culturally, politically, and many other ways.
Africa and South America.
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The physical geography of northern Africa plays a large role in the cultural divide because the environment is different. There are different resources available.
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14 nations or countries.
Somewhere near Ruanda-Urundi in central Africa.
Somewhere near Ruanda-Urundi in central Africa.
Africa is generally considered to divide the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. As you round the Cape of Good Hope you transition from one to the other.