Geography of Africa
The Greatest Places in the World
The Nile River
The Nile River is one of the greatest rivers in the world. It is the longest river in the world. It stretches on for 4,160 miles. It flows northward. It is also an important source for hydro electricity for millions.
The Sahara Desert
It is a really harsh but also amazing place. It is the world's largest desert. It is as big as 3,500,000 square miles. It can be one of the harshest places in the world. It has one of the highest temperatures.
The Atlas Mountains
It is a really diverse ecosystem. It is as long as 1,500 miles. It is a climatic barrier. It is also rich in minerals. The different facing slopes have different ecosystems
The Great Rift Valley
Is a real sightseer. It is a geological fault. It can also fluctuate between 1,300 ft below sea level to 6,000 ft above sea level. Erosion has leveled out most of the valley. Goes from center Mozambique to northern Syria.