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Geography

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

Cape Verde: an Atlantic archipelago of contrasts

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Cape Verde is an archipelago of arid volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic Ocean, located approximately 450 km (280 mi) off the west coast of Africa. The islands feature dramatic landscapes ranging from dry coastal plains and sandy deserts to steep cliffs and active volcanoes. With a total area of 4,033 km² (1,557 sq mi), the country has a hot, arid climate shaped by trade winds and its position near the Sahara.

the image above shows the national flag of Cabo Verde(also called Cape Verde), featuring a deep blue field divided horizontally by a central white-red-white striped band. Ten yellow … Continue