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Sub-Saharan Africa: Cities Activity

Sub-Saharan Africa is the portion of the African continent that extends

south of the Sahara. The region includes more than 50 countries, including

important countries like Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Tanzania. The

following map shows the counties of Sub-Saharan Africa and major cities. Study

the map below, paying close attention to the countries, cities, and capitals, then

complete the activities below.

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Map Analysis

After studying the map, answer the questions below about the political

geography of Sub-Saharan Africa.

1. Which city is the capital of Angola?

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2. On which body of water is the city of Dar es Salaam located?

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3. In which country is Monrovia the capital city?

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4. Which city is the capital of South Africa?

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5. In which country is the city of Lagos located?

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6. Which city is the capital of a large island nation in the Indian Ocean?

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7. South Sudan became an independent nation in July 2011. What is its

capital city?

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8. The capital cities of Ghana, Togo, and Benin are close together in the Gulf

of Guinea. What are the names of the cities?

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9. Which country has Addis Ababa as its capital?

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10. There are two countries with ¡°Congo¡± in their names and capitals close

to each other. What are the names of the two capital cities?

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11. What is the capital of the country of Djibouti?

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12. Which city, besides the capital of Windhoek, is shown in Namibia?

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