Sub-saharan africa.
Definition
The region of Africa south of the Sahara Desert, encompassing a wide diversity of cultures, languages, and ecosystems. Sub-Saharan Africa includes ancient kingdoms like Mali and Great Zimbabwe, experienced the devastating effects of the slave trade and European colonialism, and underwent widespread decolonization in the mid-20th century.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 The Kingdom of Mali, under Mansa Musa, was one of the wealthiest empires in world history
- 2 European powers carved up Africa at the Berlin Conference of 1884–1885
- 3 Nigeria is Sub-Saharan Africa's most populous country and largest economy
Key Fact
There are 46 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, making it one of the most politically diverse regions on Earth.