East Africa
BY: Terry Hart
Five countries in the region
Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda
Five major Cities in East Africa
Djibouti, Kahama, Lamu, Tanga, Malindi
Describe the Landscape
Some flat lands, and a few mountains
What is the climate like?
Eastern Africa is generally tropical. East Africa is characterized by widely diverse climates ranging from desert to forest over small areas.
List three natural resources in this region
Agriculture- Tar Sand
Mineral- Salt
Metallic Elements- Chrome, Gold
Fuels- Coal , natural gas, petroleum
List three economic activities in this region
Trade, Mining, Manufacturing and processing
List and describe five physical features in this region
Ruvuma River, Mt. Killimanjaro, Horn of Africa , The Great Rift Valley, Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika
Describe two major tourist attractions
Vibrant culture , freshwater lakes, and wildlife.
Explain any difficulties traveling in this region
Starvation and diseases are reasons why I would not travel in this region.
What i liked most about East Africa.
The cultures of East Africa are diverse. You get to view all different types of people and their interesting cultures. When visiting the eastern region you get to view the tallest mountain on the African continent. Eastern Africa has a man made, largest fresh water lake and also named after Queen Victoria. The East region also has an unique climate which makes them different.