5 Questions
Which region lies between the Sahara desert and the fertile savannahs of northern Nigeria and southern Sudan?
Sahel zone
Which countries are mainly occupied by the Sahel lands?
Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Chad
What percentage of dry land agricultural use in Africa has deteriorated over the last 30 years?
70%
What is one of the major causes of the desert advance in the Sahel region?
Overgrazing
What does the word 'Sahel' mean in Arabic?
Transitional
Study Notes
The Sahel Region
- The Sahel region lies between the Sahara desert and the fertile savannahs of northern Nigeria and southern Sudan.
- The Sahel lands mainly occupy countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, and Sudan.
Land Degradation in Africa
- Over the last 30 years, approximately 30% of dry land agricultural use in Africa has deteriorated.
Causes of Desert Advance in the Sahel
- One of the major causes of the desert advance in the Sahel region is overgrazing.
Etymology of the Word 'Sahel'
- In Arabic, the word 'Sahel' means "shore" or "coast", which is fitting for a region that borders the Sahara desert.
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