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In transition from the [[Sahara Desert]], but still dry region of [[Africa]], the '''Sahel''' stretches across the continent. Its countries are [[Burkina Faso]], [[Chad]], [[Eritrea]], [[Ethiopia]], [[Kenya]], [[Mali]], [[Niger]], [[Nigeria]], [[Somaliland]] and [[Sudan]]. | {{subpages}} | ||
In transition from the [[Sahara Desert]], but still dry region of [[Africa]], the '''Sahel''' stretches across the continent. Its countries are [[Burkina Faso]], [[Chad]], [[Eritrea]], [[Ethiopia]], [[Kenya]], [[Mali]], [[Niger]], [[Nigeria]], [[Somaliland]] and [[Sudan]]. Its name comes from an [[Arabic language]] word for "edge of the desert". | |||
Traditionally, many of the residents are nomadic pastoralists. | |||
Revision as of 14:55, 15 February 2010
In transition from the Sahara Desert, but still dry region of Africa, the Sahel stretches across the continent. Its countries are Burkina Faso, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Somaliland and Sudan. Its name comes from an Arabic language word for "edge of the desert".
Traditionally, many of the residents are nomadic pastoralists.