Northern Africa

Discover Northern Africa's geography, from the Sahara Desert to the Suez Canal's economic impact.

Northern Africa- Political Divisions of Northern Africa Which countries in Northern Africa can you predict are some of the most powerful? How did you come to this prediction? The people of Northern Africa The country with the largest population in Northern Africa is Tunisia Morocco Egypt Algeria Geographic Features The main Geographic features of Northern Africa consist of the Sahara Desert, and the Nile River! Both of which we have already devoted a large portion of our time to!-To review- The Sahara desert has a sparse population with life centered around the oasis. The Nile river is fertile and provides Egypt and other nations within Africa a much needed fresh water, trade and travel route. Predict- What do you think a canal is? Manmade Features of Northern Africa The history of the Suez Canal When was the Suez canal built? For what purpose was the canal built? Recent History- The Blockage of the Suez Canal! May 2021 The Suez canal was famously blocked for nearly two weeks this year as a shipping container managed to wedge itself into the banks of the canal! Effectively cutting off all trade and travel from Asia to the West! All other shipping would have to travel around Cape Horn, Africa. This became a nightmare for global trade already influenced by the global Covid 19 pandemic.Roughly 19,000 vessels passed through the canal in 2019 carrying oil for countries and Asia, and manufactured goods to the west from Asia. This closure would cost companies and consumers more money, as ships needed to be held, or even re-routed to complete their global trade routes!It was estimated by the New York post that everyday the Suez canal was blocked 10 billion dollars in global trade transactions were being held up! That's a major sum of money! Suez Canal Economic Impact Explained Overall, what economic impacts did the blockage of the Suez canal have on global trade? Challenges for Northern Africa today- Sort the following statements into challenges for Modern Northern Africa Challenges Poverty is common in many areas- Rich are divided from the poor. Literacy and lack of a formal education leave many learners behind. Violence and continued political instability leave many at risk. Successes Crop production along the fertile Nile River Oil wealth. Major cities wonders bring tourists to the region- especially Egypt!!!