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Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa. Regions of Africa: 1. Northern Africa 2. Western Africa 3. Central Africa 4. Eastern Africa 5. Southern Africa. Geography. 1. Tanzania 7. Somalia 2. Kenya 8. Malawi 3. Uganda 9. Zambia 4. Rwanda 10. Eritrea 5. Burundi 11. Djibouti

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Eastern Africa

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  1. Eastern Africa Regions of Africa: 1. Northern Africa 2. Western Africa 3. Central Africa 4. Eastern Africa 5. Southern Africa

  2. Geography 1. Tanzania 7. Somalia 2. Kenya 8. Malawi 3. Uganda 9. Zambia 4. Rwanda 10. Eritrea 5. Burundi 11. Djibouti 6. Ethiopia

  3. Eastern Africa is generally tropical. However, the high elevation does tend to reduce the average temperatures . Precipitation also varies by elevation. Uganda, Tanzania, and western Kenya receive plentiful rainfall. While Somalia, eastern Ethiopia, and northeastern Kenya receive far less. Climate

  4. Eastern Africa is largely shaped by plateaus. Mt. Kilimanjaro & Mt. Kenya – Two largest mountains in Africa. Geography

  5. Lake Victoria – World's second largest fresh water lake. Geography

  6. The unique geography and apparent suitability for farming made East Africa a target for European exploration in the 19th century. NEOLOCALISM Exports: Gold, ivory, hides, tortoise shells, water, fish, and wood. Farming and herding civilizations. Natural Resources

  7. Trade! Eastern Africa, due to its coastal location, was heavily involved in trade and developed an export economy early in its history. Fur, gold, and ivory. COMMODIFICATION The spread of Islamic religion from Arabia to northeastern Africa spurred trade. Pre-Colonial History

  8. Bound together by Swahili language and association with trade. Trade contacts have been noted as early as 100 A.D. Today over 90 million people speak Swahili. DIASPORA HYPHOTHESIS & LANGUAGE DIVERGENCE? The Arabic word Sawahil, meaning "coastal dwellers.” TOPONYMS Swahili

  9. Today, tourism is an important part of the economies of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda Tourism

  10. Eastern Africa is home to the big five animals. This native wildlife has aided the region economically. The Big 5

  11. Maasai The Maasai are a nomadic people of Kenya and Tanzania. The Maasai are traditionally herders. The Maasai speak Maa, which is a Nilo-Saharan language. http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamilton_images/3559558098/ Some say that the Maasai have mastered the balance between maintaining their culture and encouraging tourism in Eastern Africa. Are the Maasai an example of COMMODIFICATION?

  12. Portugal was the first European nation in Eastern Africa. 1498. Other major players: Great Britain, Italy, France, and Germany. Scramble for Africa

  13. Over 160 different ETHNICITY groups in Eastern Africa! Most of which can be divided into one of three language categories: 1. Cushitic, 2. Nilo-Saharan, 3. Bantu Demographics & Languages

  14. Most of the peoples of Eritrea and Ethiopia—and some of those in Tanzania and Kenya—speak languages belonging to the Cushitic LANGUAGE FAMILY. Demographics & Languages

  15. Speakers of Nilo-Saharan languages populate Uganda and the rift valley portions of Kenya and Tanzania. Maasai. Demographics & Languages

  16. While speakers of Bantu languages constitute much of the remainder of the population. Swahili. LANGUAGE DIVERGENCE. Demographics & Languages

  17. Most people in Eastern Africa are Christian. There is also a large group of Muslims. Religion

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