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Geography of North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula

Geography of North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Northern Africa’s geography is similar to that of the Arabian Peninsula. Both consist of mountains, deserts, oases and coastal plains. The following countries are considered to be part North Africa:. Western Sahara Morocco Algeria

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Geography of North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula

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  1. Geography of North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula

  2. Northern Africa’s geography is similar to that of the Arabian Peninsula. Both consist of mountains, deserts, oases and coastal plains.

  3. The following countries are considered to be part North Africa: • Western Sahara • Morocco • Algeria • Tunisia • Libya • Egypt

  4. The following countries are considered to be part of the peninsula: • Iraq • Bahrain — technically an island just off the coast of the Peninsula • Kuwait • Oman • Qatar • Saudi Arabia • United Arab Emirates • Yemen

  5. Arabian Peninsula is divided into 4 regions: Deserts Oases Coastal Plains Mountains

  6. The desert climate is extreme. It can reach 120*F in the shade. It does not rain very much, only about 10” or less per year. The desert is not a very fertile region even though it is capable of growing shrubs. It has wells of salty water. Animals such as jackrabbits, goats, sheep, and camels graze here. Deserts thawb- loose-fitting, ankle-length gown worn by men. ghutra- male headdress used to protect the head from the heat, flies, and dust. tents- made of goat hair. nomads- people who live in the desert. camels- made it easier to travel and carry supplies in the desert.

  7. AN ARABIAN DESERT

  8. A NOMAD WHO LIVES IN A TENT MADE OUT OF SHEEP SKIN

  9. A CAMEL DRIVER RESTING AT HOME

  10. The flatland that runs along the coast of the Arabian Peninsula separates a plateau from the sea. People here grow crops of coffee, grains and fruits. Most of the trading cities are found in this region. CoastalPlains Agriculture- Region is rich and varies of plants and animals. Most of the farmland is here. Cities and Ports- Trade and business for over many, many years with Asia and Africa.

  11. THE COASTAL PLAINS

  12. An oasis is capable of growing vegetation. People who live in oasis settlements depend on wells and springs to access the underground water. Date palms, citrus fruits, apricots, peaches, pomegranates and figs, wheat and alfalfa grow here. Oases Date palm- needs little water. It is eaten by nomads and the camels eat the seed. It is also used to make rope and the oil is extracted for many uses. Oases- An oasis provides water and green pastures for the camels. It is a good resting spot for nomads. Oasis- singular form Oases- plural form

  13. AN OASIS

  14. NOMADS RESTING BY AN OASIS

  15. The mountains run along the coast about 50 miles from the water. The wind carries a lot of moisture on to them helping mountaineers enjoy a mild climate. The W and the NW mountain region has such steep slopes that only wild goats survive living here. Mountains Terracing- allowed for efficient use of water during rain season. Steep slopes- they preserve cultural traditions for hundreds of years because of isolation.

  16. ASIR MOUNTAINS

  17. MOUNTAIN SETTLEMENT IN YEMEN

  18. ECONOMY With the exception of Yemen, the countries in the Peninsula are among the wealthiest in the world. The peninsula contains the worlds largest reserves of oil. POPULATION As of 2008, the estimated population of the Arabian Peninsula is 77,983,936. The majority of the people living in the peninsula lives in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. RELIGIONThe main religion is Islam LANGUAGEThe official language is Arabic.

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