Why do we use the term Sub-Saharan Africa?

The term ‘Sub-Saharan’ Africa is a colonial language that was used to belittle African nations south of the Sahara and to separate the other countries from North Africa– Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Sudan due to them being Arab states.

What is Sub-Saharan Africa referring to?

The Sub-Saharan Africa region describes the part of the African continent situated geographically south of the Sahara and therefore comprises – according to the definition of the United Nations – 49 of the 54 African states. Over one billion people live in these 49 states.

Why did sub-Saharan Africa not develop?

Africa lost all of its strongest workers, and the birth rate declined due to the large numbers of women of child-bearing age shipped off. The land could no longer be harnessed and tamed for infrastructure, one of the crucial first steps of development.

What is the economy of Sub-Saharan Africa?

Sub-Saharan Africa has the world’s lowest total gross domestic product (GDP), the measure of everything produced in a given country or region. Its average GDP per capita, or the GDP divided by population, is just under four thousand dollars, which is one-fifth of the world average.

What is characteristic of the physical geography of Sub Saharan Africa?

Subsaharan Africa is a realm of plateaus and basins with four main river systems. Mountain ranges, volcanic peaks, and large lakes are found in or along the rift valleys of eastern Africa. The rift valleys were created by tectonic activity.

How did the nations of sub-Saharan Africa gain independence?

The decolonisation of sub-Saharan Africa was a gradual process. The British colonies were the first to gain independence. On 19 December 1955, the Sudanese Parliament proclaimed the country’s independence. Two weeks later, on 1 January 1956, Sudan became officially independent.

What is the growth rate of Sub-Saharan Africa?

Sub-Saharan Africa GDP to grow 3.3\% this year, 3.5\% in 2022 -World Bank.