WEST AFRICA GEOGRAPHY

SAHARA

• Large desert in northern West Africa
• Ex. The Sahara made a major trade route for traders.

SAVANNAH

• A grassland in the center of West Africa
• Ex. The Savannah became home to many African animals.

TIMBUKTU

• City of trade and culture on the Niger River
• Ex. Timbuktu was the place where traders made their revenue.

VEGETATION ZONE

• Region with specific plant types
• Ex. Africa's vegetation zones were grasslands, deserts, and forests.