Africa Geography Crossword

1. a plain characterized by coarse grasses and scattered tree growth, especially on the margins of the tropics where the rainfal
2. the process of desert expanding into areas that have formerly been farmland, because the soil has lost the ability to hold wa
3. a republic in W Africa: member of the Commonwealth of Nations; formerly a British colony and protectorate.
4. a republic in E Africa: member of the Commonwealth of Nations; formerly a British crown colony and protectorate.
9. the destruction of trees and other vegetation; a problem in the Sahel and Tropical Rainforest resulting from overgrazing, the
5. a desert in N Africa, extending from the Atlantic to the Nile valley.
6. used for water and transportation but overpopulation and poor sanitation regulations have made this area more difficult to li
7. provides relief for people living in the Sahel, a vital transportation route, and rich in petroleum
8. a former country in E Africa: formed the larger part of German East Africa; British trusteeship (
10. a desert in southwestern Africa
11. a major area in Africa facing the results of deforestation; Nigeria has the fastest rate of deforestation
12. the ancient Roman goddess of victory, identified with the Greek goddess Nike.
13. poor farming practices such as overgrazing, the destruction of trees and shrubs and little rainfall have resulted in this are
14. a landlocked republic in NE Africa, in the Sahel region; formerly part of Sudan: became independent after a referendum in 201