In South Africa, the western region is semi-desert; the coast has natural forests which haven't been disturbed by agriculture.
Africa below the equator features diverse physical features such as plateaus, major rivers (like the Nile and Congo), deserts (including the Namib and Kalahari), and the Great Rift Valley. These elements contribute to various climate zones and ecosystems across the continent. Overall, this diverse geography plays a crucial role in the environmental and cultural landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa.
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