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Major Mountain Ranges and Notable Peaks of Africa

Africa is often seen as a plateau continent — but this plateau isn’t flat like a table. It’s broken, bent, uplifted, and split into dramatic mountain ranges and towering volcanic peaks. These ranges tell a tectonic story, tracing Africa’s geological history, climatic zones, and even its biodiversity hotspots. 🧭 Overview of Major African Ranges and…

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Understanding African Great Lakes and Other Major Lakes

Lakes are not just water bodies. In geography, lakes are mirrors — they reflect the tectonic history, climatic conditions, and hydrological dynamics of a region. Africa, especially East and Central Africa, is home to a group of massive and unique lakes, collectively called the African Great Lakes. These lakes are deeply interlinked with the East…

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The Great Rift Valley – A Continent in the Process of Breaking

Imagine Earth’s surface as a vast cracked eggshell. Where these cracks pull apart, new worlds are born. The Great Rift Valley is one such monumental crack — a geological fault system stretching ~6,400 km from northern Syria (Asia) to central Mozambique (Africa). 🌐 Definition: The Great Rift Valley is an active continental rift zone —…

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Important Facts about Africa

1. Area and Geographical Size 🔸 Africa covers an area of 30.3 million square kilometres, which is: 📌 This makes Africa the second-largest continent in the world— 🧭 Location-wise, most of Africa lies above the Equator, i.e., in the Northern Hemisphere. 2. Political Divisions: Countries and Territories 🗺️ Largest countries (by area): 🌍 Smallest countries…

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Other Important Geographical Features of South America

From man-made marvels to natural wonders, this section highlights features that aren’t just physical landforms but also powerful symbols of human ingenuity and nature’s might. Please note that the Major Physiological Features of South American Continent has already been discussed. Read Here Panama Canal — “The World’s Shortcut” 🛳️ Imagine you have a cargo ship…

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Major Agricultural Regions of South America

South America’s diverse geography gives rise to distinct agricultural regions, each shaped by its climate, soil, elevation, and human activity. Let’s explore them one by one: Los Llanos Imagine an endless green ocean — but instead of water, it’s made of grasses and wetlands, stretching across eastern Colombia and Venezuela. This is Los Llanos, part…