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Great Rift Valley
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a large depression in the Earth's surface that stretches from Syria in southwest Asia to Mozambique in the southeastern part of Africa
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Lake Victoria
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the largest lake in africa that is located between the eastern and western branches of the great rift
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Niger River
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the main artery of western africa, extending about 2,600 miles in length. It originates in the highlands of Guinea. It flows northeast and then curves southeast to the Nigerian coast
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Delta
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a triangular section of land formed by sand and silt carried down river
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Congo River
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a river that reaches sea through an estuary
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Estuary
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a passage where fresh water meets seawater.
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savannna
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a tropical grassland with scattered trees that covers almost half of Africa.
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Namib Desert
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a sparse desert along the coast of Namibia with rocks and dunes
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Kalahari desert
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a very dry desert, that has some spots that support animals and plants. It occupies eastern Namibia, most of Botswana, and part of South Africa.
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