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Africa-West
Holt Chapter 21
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Niger River | body of water that flows in the interior region of West Africa and empties into the Gulf of Giuinea |
| zonal | means "organized by zone" |
| Sahel | a strip of land that divides the desert from wetter areas |
| desertification | the spread of dry and arid conditions |
| savanna | area of tall grasses and scattered trees and shrubs |
| Timbuktu | a cultural center in Songhai |
| animism | the belief that bodies of water, animals, trees and other natural objects have spirits |
| extended family | includes the father, mother, children and close relatives in one household |
| secede | to break away from the main country |
| famine | an extreme shortage of food |
| Lagos | the most populous city in West Africa |