Modern Nations Pt. 2 Flashcards
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Is home to one of the world’s largest rainforests
Is a major source of copper,tin, and industrial diamonds to the world.
Tanzania
Is the largest of the East African countries.
Most people speak Swahili.
Kenya
Most Kenyans are farmers who raise corn, bananas,sweet potatoes, and cassava.
Many Kenyans have moved to more urban areas.
Gabon
Has used its rich resources of oil,manganese,uranium, and timber to build a prosperous economy.
Equatorial Guinea
Has benefited majorly from its oil resources.
Cameroon
Produces cacao and coffee for exporting.
Uganda
Was ruled by a harsh dictator names Idi Amin during the 1970’s.
Rwanda
The Rwanda Genocide led to hundreds of thousands of deaths of Tutsi people.
Burundi
Has one of the highest population densities in Sub-Saharan Africa.