The
content of this course comprises the following aspects: Geography of Africa Description the Physical
landscape of Africa: position, size, shape, geological basis, geomorphology,
topography, climate, water resources, vegetation, and related animal and insect
life. Desertification; cultural genesis and the processes of diffusion and
territorial organization, Factors of economic and social modernization:
population, Mining, agriculture/livestock, fishing, forest resources,
industrialization, transport, communications, urbanization, energy resources
and tourism. Trade and Regional common markets; continent-wide economic
co-operation and international integration, hindrances and prospects for
development of Africa.
- Teacher: Samuel Ngendahimana