Sub-Saharan Africa Overview

A collection of vocabulary flashcards focusing on key terms and definitions related to Sub-Saharan Africa.

Plateau

An elevated but flat landform found in eastern parts of Africa.

Horn of Africa

The easternmost part of Africa, significant for its tectonic history with the Arabian peninsula.

Demographic trends in Sub-Saharan Africa

Characterized by rapid population growth, with nearly half the population under 15.

Desertification

The expansion of desert conditions due to human-induced degradation.

Zoonotic diseases

Infections that can spread between animals and humans, particularly prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Primate cities

Cities that absorb rural migrants but struggle to provide adequate services.

Refugee

A person who flees their home state due to a well-founded fear of persecution.

Internally displaced persons

People who have fled from conflict but are still within their country of origin.

Berlin Conference

1884 meeting to divide Africa among European powers, leading to instability.

Blood diamond

Diamonds sourced from conflict zones, which fund violence in regions like Liberia and Sierra Leone.