Category: Geography

Geography

The Comoros archipelago

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The Comoros archipelago comprises four main islands aligned along a northwest–southeast axis at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel, between Mozambique and Madagascar. Although still widely known by their French names, the islands are officially referred to by their Swahili names by the Comorian government: Grande Comore (Njazidja), Mohéli (Mwali), Anjouan (Nzwani), and Mayotte (Mahoré). The islands lie relatively far apart—Grande Comore is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) from Mayotte, 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Mohéli, and 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Anjouan—and the scarcity of good harbors makes transportation and communication challenging. The islands enjoy abundant sunshine throughout … Continue

Geography and climate of Chad

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Chad is one of the world’s 47 landlocked countries, situated in north-central Africa. Covering 1,284,000 square kilometers (495,755 sq mi), it is nearly twice the size of France and slightly more than three times the size of California. Its ethnically and linguistically diverse population is concentrated mainly in the south. Population densities vary dramatically, from about 54 people per square kilometer in the fertile Logone River basin to just 0.1 persons per square kilometer in the vast northern B.E.T. (Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti) desert region, which alone exceeds the area of France. The capital, N’Djaména, lies at the confluence of the Chari … Continue

The geography of the Central African Republic

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Geography and location


The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country located in the heart of the African continent. It shares borders with six nations: Cameroon to the west, Chad to the north, Sudan and South Sudan to the northeast and east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, and the Republic of the Congo to the southwest.

the Illustration above is a creative digital artwork shaped like a large fingerprint, with the distinct ridges and swirls formed entirely from the colors and elements of the Central African Republic flag: vertical bands of yellow, green, and white … Continue