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Africa: The Physical Geography of Africa

Related Article: Learn more about the physical features of Africa.

This video presents an overview of Africa's cultural and geographical diversity.

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Caught in the Moment: Madagascar Habitat (1:15)

Tristan and Vanessa from Animal Planet's "Caught in the Moment" describe the wildlife and vegetation of Madagascar. Learn more in this clip.

Assignment Discovery: Sub Saharan of Africa (1:02)

Take a tour of Africa and see the land, the people and the culture. Learn more about Africa and its Sahara in Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."

Caught in the Moment: Nosy Ve Island (1:55)

Tristan Bayer and Vanessa Garnick from Animal Planet's "Caught in the Moment" visit Madagascar and the Nosy Ve Island off its coast, where people cannot live, only visit.

Basic Necessity: Africa (4:41)

In most African countries, the people live off the land. Among many cereal grains, sorghum and milliard are the main staple. Fishing in the rivers and seas has been so prolific that overfishing is a concern.

Africa: The Physical Geography of Africa (1:06)

This video presents an overview of Africa's cultural and geographical diversity.

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Planet's Best Safaris: Tanzania Tribe Herd (1:35)

Learn about the ancient tribes of Masai and how they herd their cattle among the wildlife without disturbing the natural habitat, in this clip from "Planet's Best Safaris" on Animal Planet.

Caught in the Moment: Nosy Ve Island (1:55)

Tristan Bayer and Vanessa Garnick from Animal Planet's "Caught in the Moment" visit Madagascar and the Nosy Ve Island off its coast, where people cannot live, only visit.

Caught in the Moment: Madagascar Habitat (1:15)

Tristan and Vanessa from Animal Planet's "Caught in the Moment" describe the wildlife and vegetation of Madagascar. Learn more in this clip.

Caught in the Moment: Life in Madagascar (1:44)

Tristan Bayer and Vanessa Garnick from Animal Planet's "Caught in the Moment," visit Madagascar and learn about the lifestyle of the locals.

Bandits of Selous: Selous Waterhole (2:54)

In the African Selous all the animals are suffering in the heat. But all that changes with the short rains of November, which bring other dangers such as flash floods. Learn more about the climate changes on Animal Planet's "Bandits of Selous."

Morocco: Rabat (2:32)

Rabat is a peaceful town which gracefully melds the old and modern life. Across the river, Saleh was once home to the Barbary Pirates. Shoppers can visit the souk in the Old city or visit modern markets outside this area.

Ghana: Education (1:10)

Ghana's education system is improving, although the adult literacy rate is still below sixty percent. Primary and middle school education recently has been made mandatory. The University of Ghana is considered to be a quality educational... More »

Ghana: Government (2:32)

As its first president after the country became independent in 1957, Kwame Nkrumah led a movement for reform in Ghana. However, Nkrumah ruled as a dictator and was overthrown in 1966 by the military.

Ghana: The City of Accra (2:22)

Unemployment is high in Accra, so most people make a living bartering in the market place. Black Star Square, constructed just after Ghana's independence, has become a symbol of the Pan-African Movement.

Central African Republic: Geography (0:51)

Partly because of its isolated location, the country of C.A.R. remains largely undeveloped. The Oubangui river is its only outlet to the Atlantic ocean and to trade.