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Africa Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sahara | Large desert in South Africa |
| Nile River | World's longest river |
| Oasis | Wet, fertile area in a desert that provides a natural water source |
| Souks | Marketplace |
| Savanna | Area of tall grasses and scattered trees and shrubs |
| Mount Kilimanjaro | Highest mountain in Africa |
| Droughts | Period when little rain falls, and crops are damaged |
| Safari | Journey to view African widelife |
| Genocide | The intentional destruction of a people |
| Malaria | A disease spread by mosquitoes |
| Malnutrition | The condition of not getting enough nutrients from food |
| Apartheid | Separation of races,"apartness" |
| Sanctions | Penalties imposed by one country on another country to force change |