Central Africa
Central Africa
Central Africa (pronunciation: /ˈsɛntrəl ˈæfrɪkə/) is a region of the African continent comprising various countries.
Etymology
The term "Central Africa" is derived from its geographical position on the continent. It is centrally located and is surrounded by several other regions of Africa.
Definition
Central Africa is primarily defined as the region of Africa which includes the following countries: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Sao Tome and Principe.
Related Terms
- Sub-Saharan Africa: The area of the African continent which lies south of the Sahara Desert. Central Africa is considered a part of this region.
- African Great Lakes: A series of lakes in East and Central Africa. Some of these lakes are located in countries that are part of Central Africa.
- Congo River: The second longest river in Africa, which flows through several Central African countries.
- African Rainforest: Central Africa is home to the second largest rainforest area in the world, the Congo Rainforest.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Central Africa
- Wikipedia's article - Central Africa
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