Countries of the southernmost region of the African continent include Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The terrain of Southern Africa is varied, ranging from forests to deserts to grasslands. It is an area rich in natural resources and therefore the region has become an important exporter in platinum, diamonds, gold, and uranium. It is home to many cultures and ethnic groups and also, following the process of colonization has significant populations of Europeans. This book provides the reader with a fascinating insight into the region of Southern Africa country-by-country, examining the customs, history, geography, and natural world.
